Chapter 12.15
BUILDINGS, OTHER FIXED FACILITIES
AND PUBLIC PLACES

Sections:

12.15.010    Purpose and intent.

12.15.020    Policy.

12.15.030    Procedures.

12.15.040    Changing of names.

12.15.050    Naming a facility for other than an individual.

12.15.060    Application

12.15.010 Purpose and intent.

The borough hereby establishes a policy and set of procedures to govern the naming of borough buildings, other fixed facilities and public places. A sound naming policy adds meaning, significance and uniformity to public facilities, minimizes conflict and provides a forum for meaningful discussion regarding naming. Further, a borough naming policy establishes a means of appropriately recognizing prominent individuals and those who have substantially contributed to the Kodiak Island Borough, the state, or the nation. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].

12.15.020 Policy.

It is the policy of the Kodiak Island Borough to name borough-owned buildings, other fixed facilities and public places in honor of prominent Alaskans who, by virtue of special efforts, accomplishments or contributions which have benefitted the Kodiak Island Borough of the state of Alaska, have achieved public status worthy of long-term recognition. Non-Alaskans who have substantially contributed to the Kodiak Island Borough, the state of Alaska or the nation as a whole may also be considered. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].

12.15.030 Procedures.

A. Preliminary action in naming a building, other fixed facility, or a public place may be initiated by the mayor or by the assembly. Upon approval of a request by assembly motion, a five-member citizen panel will be appointed by the mayor subject to assembly approval to review proposed names; to hold public hearings; and to identify an appropriate name for the building, other fixed facility, or a public place. The citizen panel may be comprised of members of recognized boards and commissions.

B. The citizen panel will identify the appropriate name of a building, other fixed facility, or public place. The citizen panel may consider those names submitted by the mayor or the assembly or propose an alternative. Upon agreement by a majority of the citizen panel, a letter advising the mayor shall be dispatched. The mayor will make the panel’s letter an attachment to a resolution for consideration by the assembly. Memoranda as appropriate may be appended to the resolution to explain or amplify relevant information for the assembly.

C. The assembly will hold at least one public hearing on the naming resolution and ensure appropriate information dissemination to the public prior to adoption of the resolution. The name adoption or the name change shall become effective upon adoption of the resolution by the assembly. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].

12.15.040 Changing of names.

Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit the changing of names of buildings, other fixed facilities, or public places provided the guidelines of this chapter are followed. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].

12.15.050 Naming a facility for other than an individual.

Names for buildings, other fixed facilities, or public places may be selected from categories other than persons. Geographic influences may be considered in selecting names for facilities. Procedures prescribed herein remain applicable. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].

12.15.060 Application.

This chapter shall not apply to the naming or renaming of buildings, other fixed facilities, or public places which were donated to the borough contingent upon assignment of a specific name or to any building, other fixed facility, or a public place constructed or purchased from money or property donated to the borough for the specific purpose of securing a name for the facility. Further, this chapter does not apply to the naming of streets, roads, and sidewalks.

This chapter shall apply to all buildings, other fixed public facilities, and places owned by the Kodiak Island Borough and operated by the borough or the Kodiak Island Borough School District. [Ord. FY2009-16 §3, 2009].