Commemoratives and memorials council policy:
. Application Procedure: 5.1. The City of Camrose and its citizens value their facilities, parks and open spaces. Therefore, any request to add a Memorial will be carefully assessed to ensure that what is being proposed protects the integrity of the City’s facilities, parks and public spaces. 5.2. The assessment and approval process is as follows: 5.2.1. An individual, group or business proposing to install a Memorial on City property, in a City facility, or on any City premises will meet with the General Manager of Community Services or General Manager of Infrastructure or designates and/or submit a detailed request as per attached application including the following information: 5.2.1.1 Who or what is being Commemorated or Memorialized; Commemoratives and Memorials Page 5 of 9 5.2.1.2 Type of Commemoration or Memorial desired; 5.2.1.3 The design/structure of the Commemoration or Memorial; 5.2.1.4 The suggested location of the Commemoration or Memorial; 5.2.1.5 Value of proposed donation; and 5.2.1.6 Detailed explanation of how the proposed Commemoration or Memorial meets the purpose and criteria of this Policy. 5.2.2. The General Manager of Community Services or General Manager of Infrastructure will review the request to determine if the proposed Commemoration or Memorial meets the criteria and purpose of this Policy. The City of Camrose will not consider the proposed Commemoration or Memorial if it does not meet the stated purpose and criteria within this Policy. 5.2.3. The General Manager of Community Services or General Manager of Infrastructure will determine a recommended appropriate location for the proposed Commemoration or Memorial under sections 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.4 in consultation with the Donor. The location may be different than what is originally being proposed by the applicant. 5.2.4. The General Manager of Community Services or General Manager of Infrastructure will bring forward a recommendation to Council for any application that meets the guidelines of this policy associated with sections 4.2.2.1 to 4.2.2.4 of this policy. 5.2.5. The General Manager of Community Services or General Manager of Infrastructure will review and consider for approval any application associated with 4.2.2.5 of this policy. 5.2.6. The General Manager of Community Services or General Manager of Infrastructure will ensure the recommended design of the Commemoration or Memorial respects the natural environment of the park or public space where it will be located. It will also ensure that maintenance and operating implications of the design will be considered before approval. 5.2.7. The Camrose Arts Council Board will review and evaluate proposals that it determines to be public art. If the Board supports the proposal it will recommend support to City Council. 5.2.8. If the application is approved, the applicant agrees to: 5.2.8.1 Cover the full costs of the Commemoration or Memorial including its design, construction, installation, and any applicable on-site recognition. The City will install or work with the applicant to install the Commemoration or Memorial and will bill the applicant if applicable; and Commemoratives and Memorials Page 6 of 9 5.2.8.2 Provide 20% of the value of the Commemoration or Memorial to the City for ongoing maintenance requirements and/or an endowment will be added to the cost for future maintenance of the Commemoration or Memorial. The amount of the endowment may be increased if warranted by the type of Commemoration or Memorial. 5.2.9. The City does not guarantee permanency of the Commemoration or Memorial. Commemoration or Memorials will receive basic upkeep / maintenance for a maximum of ten (10) years and then if the Commemoration or Memorial is in poor condition due to acts of nature, vandalism, etc. the Donor will be contacted to replace the Commemoration or Memorial. If the Commemoration or Memorial is in satisfactory condition, it can remain and be maintained by the City of Camrose until the end of its useful life. In the case of donated trees or plants, the City agrees to maintain the tree or plant at the same level as other trees or plants in that area and of that type. The City does not guarantee any lifespan of living Commemoratives or Memorials. 5.2.10. The City of Camrose is responsible for basic upkeep or maintenance only. The City of Camrose is not responsible for replacing Commemorations or Memorials that are stolen, or irreparably damaged, or vandalized and in these cases the Donor can choose to replace or repair the memorial. 5.2.11. The City of Camrose will make a concerted effort to inform the Donor of this condition as part of the terms of acceptance of the contribution. 5.3. Donor Recognition: 5.3.1. Donors will be able to place a small plaque on the Commemoration or Memorial. The City will determine the size of the Donor recognition plaque. 5.3.2. An income tax receipt will be issued to the Donor by the City of Camrose Financial Services Department for items that are contributed and qualify and will be valued as prescribed by the Income Tax Act of Canada.
City-owned facilities honourific naming policy:
Principles and Procedures 3.1 The City of Camrose may name Facilities to honour extraordinary individual contributions to the City. 3.2 Individuals may be recommended by internal or external persons or groups. 3.3 Recommendations for Honourific Naming must be accompanied by a rationale for the request that includes background information on the Individual’s contributions and a suggestion for the Facility requested to be named. 3.4 Namings must be congruent with the overall strategic direction, mission, vision, and values of the City. 3.5 Honourific Naming proposals will be assessed using the following evaluation criteria: 3.5.1 Contribution to the City of Camrose by the individual being honoured; 3.5.2 Image and reputation of the proposed Individual for compatibility with the City values, policies, and standards; and 3.5.3 Facility alignment with the Individual’s contributions. 3.6 Final Honourific Naming decisions rest entirely with City Council. 3.7 Honourific Namings will remain in place in perpetuity, or until Council decides otherwise.
Municipal Naming Policy:
1. POLICY STATEMENT
1.1 Certain Town assets are eligible for commemorative names that recognize individuals, groups historical events, and the flora, fauna, and natural features associated with Canmore.2.1 The purpose of this policy is to:Identify Town assets that are eligible for commemorative names; andProvide criteria for the selection of commemorative names.3. DEFINITIONS
3.1 "Park" means any land developed, used or managed by the Town as a public Park, including but not limited to a sport field, playground, tennis court, bike park, skateboard park, outdoor recreational area or facility, trail, off-leash dog park, or plaza. 5. ASSET ELIGIBILITY FOR COMMEMORATIVE NAMES
5.1 The following Town assets are eligible for commemorative names:parks;municipal buildings;rooms within municipal buildings that are routinely available for public use; androads.5.3 The following Town assets are not eligible for commemorative names:rooms within municipal buildings used primarily for administrative purposes;bus shelters;park benches and picnic tables;public washrooms and vaulted toilets;garages, sheds and other similar buildings not usually occupied by members of the public;utility infrastructure including but not limited to lift stations, underground utilities, solid waste collection facilities; andvehicles and equipment.6. COMMEMORATIVE NAME SELECTION CRITERIA
6.1 Commemorative names shall be names clearly associated with Canmore that recognize:a person or group of people;a historical event:flora, fauna, or natural features; ora name that incorporates the word "peace."6.2 For a person's or group's name to be eligible for consideration as a commemorative name, that person or group:shall be associated with the history of Canmore; orshall have demonstrated excellence, courage, or exceptional dedication to public service or community activities.6.3 A person's or group's name may be eligible for consideration as a commemorative name if that person or group has transferred property (including money) to the Town with the intention of making a gift.6.4 Commemorative names shall not be similar or identical to one another.
