Municipal Property and Building Naming Application

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Kingsville Ontario

General Information

Applicants are responsible for reviewing the “Naming/Re-Naming or Dedicating of Municipal Property, Buildings and Park Elements Policy” before completing this application to ensure their proposal meets the criteria and guidelines set out.

The intent of the Policy is to:

Establish consistent criteria and practice for the naming of municipal property, buildings and park elements after significant geographical, neighbourhood and historical elements.
Recognize, on an exception basis, significant contributions that organizations (individuals may be considered in special circumstances with the exception of elected officials currently in office) have made to the public life and well-being of the people of Kingsville.
Provide direction on how to apply for approval to name, re-name or dedicate major external municipal property, buildings or park elements.

In instances where a naming request has been proposed as a result of receiving a significant donation toward the acquisition, creation or redevelopment of the property, building or element, consideration will be given to the sponsorship contribution being provided.

Applicant's Information

Name

Organization (if applicable)

Street Address

City/Town

Province/State

Postal/Zip

Phone Number

Email Address

Information Regarding the Proposed Name

Proposed Name

Acceptable Categories of Names (Check all that apply)

Commemorates local history, places, events, culture

Strengthens neighbourhood identity to reflect the character of the area

Recognizes native wildlife, flora, fauna, natural features

Recognizes communities that contribute to the public life of the Town

Background Information Regarding the Proposed Name

Please include any background information that substantiates how the proposed name meets the Policy criteria (refer to the Town of Kingsville Naming/Re-Naming or Dedication of Municipal Property, Buildings and Park Elements Policy.)

Submission must include:

Background information concerning the rationale for consideration of the request;
Biographical information if named after an organization (or an individual);
Documentation including letters from organizations and individuals providing substantial support for the request. The applicant(s) is responsible for securing consensus within the community with respect to the application. Opposition to the application must be addressed and resolved by the applicant(s).

Additional background material may include, but is not limited to:

History of the land
List of awards/recognition
News articles
Letters of support

Upload up to 4 files that give background information about the proposed name

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Asset Proposed to be Named

Please choose one

If the asset has an existing name, please specify:

Address, if known

Please provide a detailed explanation of the relationship or connection between the proposed name (e.g. individual/ organization) and the property, building, or feature being considered. Provide examples, if possible:

Form Info

The Application will be reviewed by the Community and Development Services Department for completeness and alignment with the Policy
The Application will be circulated to the appropriate internal stakeholders for comment on the suitability of the application
External stakeholders in the community will be consulted to identify level of support for the requested civic naming
A report will be submitted to Town Council with a recommendation to approve or reject the naming/renaming as requested by the applicant

Types of Naming Situations Not Covered by This Policy

Individual naming dedications made to a person to celebrate a special occassion such as:

a birth;
a marriage;
an anniversary;
an accomplishment;
a major landmark event, person(s) such as a retirement or happenings

Options for individual naming dedications can be found for naming of park features covered under the Commemorative Tree and Bench Program.

Official Declaration of Intent by the Applicant

I have submitted all information accurately and completely to the best of my knowledge

I understand that if the application is accepted, I (as Applicant) am responsible for all associated financial implications regarding (re-) naming of the requested asset.

I have read and understand the “Town of Kingsville Naming/Re-Naming or Dedicating of Municipal Property, Buildings and Park Elements Policy"

I understand that the Town is under no obligation to accept my proposed name, and my proposal may be declined by the Town at any time and for any reason during the review

I understand that Town staff may contact me at any time during their review of this proposal for further information as needed