18-58 - OTOWN OF PROSPER, TEXAS
ORDINANCE NO. 18-58
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF PROSPER,
TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 1.09.002, "PARK NAMES," OF ARTICLE 1.09,
"PARKS AND RECREATION," OF CHAPTER 1, "GENERAL PROVISIONS,"
OF THE TOWN'S CODE OF ORDINANCES BY PROVIDING FOR THE NAMING
OR RENAMING OF PARKS IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPONSORSHIP
AGREEMENTS; PROVIDING FOR REPEALING, SAVINGS AND
SEVERABILITY CLAUSES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Prosper, Texas ("Town Council"), has
investigated and determined that in certain instances, it may be appropriate to name or rename
parks in conjunction with a sponsorship agreement; and
WHEREAS, as a consequence, the Town Council has determined that the applicable
Town ordinance should be amended to reflect such sponsorship agreements; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council hereby finds and determines that it will be advantageous,
beneficial and in the best interests of the citizens of Prosper to provide for such sponsorship
agreements.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set
forth herein.
SECTION 2
From and after the effective date of this Ordinance, existing Section 1.09.002, "Park
names," of Article 1.09, "Parks and Recreation," of Chapter 1, "General Provisions," of the Town's
Code of Ordinances is hereby amended to read as follows:
"Sec. 1.09.002 Park names
It is appropriate to name or rename certain town parks in honor and recognition of several
outstanding individuals who served the community well, and it is further appropriate to name other
town parks with a geographical name. Park names should be familiar to the majority of citizens,
easy to recall, unique and lasting. It may also be appropriate to name or rename Town parks after
a business entity for a specified period of time in conjunction with a sponsorship agreement.
Parks shall be named:
(1) By outstanding and/or predominant physical characteristics of the land such as,
among other characteristics:
(A) Streams, rivers, lakes and creeks;
(B) Landmark significance;
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(C) Historic significance; and/or
(D) Street name identity.
(2) If a name is applied to park facilities such as recreational buildings, swimming
pools, sports fields or play structures, those shall be named either:
(A) By identification with the park in which it lies;
(B) In honor of an individual or group when total contributions of fifty percent
(50%) or more of the total cost of acquisition (excluding required park
dedication) and development of facilities are donated to the town;
(C) When considering the naming of a park or park facilities in honor of a
person, the person should have made a major contribution to the town
and/or the parks and recreation system, or the person should be known for
some other significant accomplishment; or
(D) In recognition of a business entity for a specified period of time in
conjunction with a sponsorship agreement."
SECTION 3
All provisions of any ordinance in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the
extent they are in conflict; but any remaining portion of conflicting ordinances shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4
If any section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this Ordinance is for any reason
held to be unconstitutional or invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance. The Town hereby declares that it
would have passed this Ordinance, and each section, subsection, clause or phrase thereof,
irrespective of the fact that any one or more sections, subsections, sentences, clauses, and
phrases be declared unconstitutional.
SECTION 5
This Ordinance shall take effect and be in full force from and after its passage, as provided
by the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas and the Home Rule Charter of the Town of
Prosper, Texas.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, ON THIS 24TH DAY OF JULY, 2018.
APPROVED:
Ray Smith Mayor
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ATTEST:
Robyn Bati e, Town Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
Terrence S. Welch, Town Attorney
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