For Release: October 1, 2009

 

 

City of Troy Seeks Nominations to Name Park in Section 36

 

(TROY, MI) – Over the past several years the City of Troy has acquired several parcels of land with the hopes of developing the parcels into parkland.  One of these parcels is located south of Maple just west of Milverton in Section 36 of the City of Troy.  (Map is attached). 

 

The first phase of development; paving of the parking lot and the pathway in the north section of the park, and tree plantings have been complete.  Additional development plans include a play structure, picnic area and additional pathways.  As funding becomes available more development will occur. 

 

The City is seeking nominations to name this park.  Suggested names will be accepted until November 13, 2009. 

 

Attached, you will find information pertaining to the Policy for Naming City Parks.  Should you be interested in proposing a name to be considered for the park, please complete the enclosed form and return to:

            Parks and Recreation

            Attn:  Park Naming

            3179 Livernois

            Troy,  MI  48083

 

Nominations for an individual or group/organization must be accompanied by background information.  The complete Policy for Naming Public Places Specific to Parks and Recreation (park naming policy) can be found at:  http://www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/Parks/PolicyforNamingPublicPlaces082009.pdf

 

The name chosen for the park will be announced in the Troy Today, local newspapers and on the City’s website.  It is anticipated that the name will be announced in the Spring of 2010. 

 

 

Policy For Naming Public Places Specific To Parks And Recreation

 

The following criteria are established for proposed names of parks and/or public places. 

 

1. Parks and recreational facilities can be named for any of the following:  a deceased person, a group, the function of the park or facility, neighborhood, location or other appropriate name. 

 

2. All Troy Parks and Recreational facilities should ultimately be named.  The City Council of the City of Troy reserves unto itself the authority and responsibility of naming public places including, but not limited to, public grounds and buildings. 

 

3. Park names are permanent and shall not be changed unless the name is deemed inappropriate or reflects poorly on the image of the City. 

 

4. Parks shall carry the name of the original property owner, if such was specified in the deed or purchase agreement. 

 

5. Parks shall not be referred to as “Memorial” in that such term generally becomes the common name and therefore would detract from the intent of naming the park after the individual being honored. 

 

6. Naming a park after a group or organization may be considered if that group contributes 60% or more of the cost of development of that park and demonstrates significant dedication and/or contributes to the improvement, advancement and furtherance of the facility and/or the Troy community. 

 

7. Parks may be named for the neighborhood, abutting streets, schools or other well-known landmark. 

 

8. Names featuring, representing, or including alcohol or tobacco products, or other places or products deemed unsuitable shall be rejected. 

 

Submit a letter outlining the request and reasons for the name. 

 

    1. If the name proposed is for an individual, any or all of the following should be submitted:  a biographical sketch, proof of significant contribution to Parks and Recreation or the Troy community, photo journal of family, projects, community contributions, awards, media articles, testimonial letters, etc.  Parks may be named after a person (and only after death) when such person has made an outstanding, generally recognized contribution to the community. 

 

    1. Organizations/Groups recommending a park name must submit excerpts of organization’s minutes approving the request and an assurance that they would pay at least 60% of the park development costs.  Communications suggesting an organizational name must be accompanied by background information on the organization, its affiliation with the community, its contributions to the community and evidence of same including its charter, and any other appropriate information. 

 

    1. Proposed names for the neighborhood, landmark, streets, school, etc. should be submitted in writing by any resident with reasons the name is appropriate. 

 

Call the Parks and Recreation Department for information at 248.524.3484 or check out  the web at http://www.troymi.gov/ParksRec/

 

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