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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 6880Page 1 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 Ordinance: 6880 File Number: 2025-650 AN ORDINANCE TO SIMPLIFY AND PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBILITY IN RECOGNIZING DONORS BY AMENDING § 97.088 OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, obtaining adequate funding for park systems is often a struggle, especially in times of rapid growth; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is experiencing growth at an unprecedented rate, available land for expansion is shrinking rapidly and many facilities are approaching their useful life so seeking partnerships and donations from private organizations and businesses can support the City’s ability to provide quality parks and recreation services; and WHEREAS, in 2010, the City enacted an ordinance to allow for the recognition of substantial donations in the park system through signage or naming and was updated in 2015 after a group of citizens informally formed the Friends of Parks organization; and WHEREAS, the current ordinance and policy are based on stringent categories and outdated costs; and WHEREAS, a renewed energy and citizen effort has been resurrected as the Friends of Fayetteville Parks and the group is focused on advocating and raising funds for the park system, prompting the need to update § 97.088; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments seek to simplify and provide more flexibility in recognizing donors and were recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board on May 5, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 97.088(B) Exceptions and enacts a replacement § 97.088(B) as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. PASSED and APPROVED on June 3, 2025 Approved: _______________________________ Molly Rawn, Mayor Attest: _______________________________ Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer This publication was paid for by the City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Amount Paid: $ 148.96 Page 1 of 4 97.088 Signs Prohibited (A)No person in a park shall paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park, except as set forth herein below. (B)Exceptions. (1)Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on the perimeter fences, outfield fences and scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the Director. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent upon placement and size of the permitted signs. The content of the sign and whether it is commercial or non-commercial may not be considered. Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a first-come basis. The owner of a sign at a designated location shall have first right to renew before others can purchase the size/location for a new or replacement sign. (2)Recognition Signs. Signs located in city parks or on city trails that are used for the purpose of memorializing a person or family through naming, recognition of significant donors, or recognition of contributions to the facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall meet the following conditions: (a)Maximum Number of Recognition Signs. Most donor or honoree recognition signs shall be limited to one (1) for the facility financed by the donor or memorializing the honoree. For a park or a major facility with more than one (1) major entrance, a second recognition sign may be recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and approved by the City Council. (b)Minimum Donation for Recognition Sign. Donor recognition signs may be approved under the following criteria. There must be a minimum donation of $25,000 to be considered for donor recognition. If the cost of capital improvement exceeds $50,000, the minimum donation would be 50% of the capital cost, unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution. (c)Design Requirements. All recognition signs must comply with the following requirements and shall adhere to the aesthetic values and design of the park or trail: (i)The recognition sign shall include only the name of the person memorialized or the name of the organization, person or business which has donated significant funds to the park facility. A company or organization logo (without company colors, any advertising or slogans) may be used on the sign. (ii)The design of the sign shall be incorporated into the park facility and shall be approved by the Director who shall ensure the signs' high quality and durable construction and its consistency with other recognition signs within the park. (iii)Recognition signs shall comply with the Donor Operational Policy unless exempted by the City Council. (iv)Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet for trailhead facilities. Recognition signs along the trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet and should be incorporated within or attached to the bench or amenity sponsored by the donor. (d)Facility Naming. The naming of facilities is permitted so long as the donor or honoree has made a significant contribution to the city, in terms of financial donations, volunteerism or dedicated public service. Final naming of facility may be as recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural AffairsAdvisory Board with final selection and approval by the City Council. Naming of the facilities should meet the Naming Park Facilities Policy attached as Exhibit "B", unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution. EXHIBIT A Received from Alison Jumper 05/30/2025 at 3:08 PM Page 2 of 4 (e) Adopt-A-Park or trail groups may post a sign while they are actively working on a park project that provides information about their organization or group. The sign must be approved in advance by the city. DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to govern the recognition of donors and donations for park facilities currently owned or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This policy takes precedence over any previous policies and guidelines which may have governed the naming of these facilities. POLICY To support the development of key capital facilities in Fayetteville Parks, seeking outside funding is essential, especially in times of limited public resources. Clear boundaries and criteria are necessary to ensure fair and appropriate recognition of significant facility donations. This policy establishes guidelines for recognizing donations within parks and along trails. All donor recognition signs and plaques must be integrated into the facility’s design and align with the park’s aesthetic values. Donor recognition in parks is based on the type of facility donated. On trails, recognition is limited to trailheads unless incorporated into an educational or artistic feature. In such cases, recognition signs must remain a secondary element within the educational or artistic display. Recognition for each donation will be determined pursuant to the Donor Recognition Policy. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by City Council. A Naming of facilities donated must meet the Naming Park Facilities Operational Policy unless accepted under City Council resolution. The naming proposal will be presented to the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board for their recommendation to City Council. City Council has final approval of the park facility name, including the right to approve a different name.. Minor items such as trash receptacles and flower beds cannot be named. Donor recognition requires a minimum donation $25,000 or 50% of the cost of an amenity valued over $50,000. Recognition signage may be displayed for the useful life of the amenity. When the Director determines the amenity has outlived its useful like and needs replacement; donor recognition will be removed. Amenities funded through multiple donations may be recognized via a donor wall displaying names of all donors. The donor wall shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic. Individual donor names shall be no larger than 4” tall. Donations for 100% of the cost of an amenity valued under $150,000 may be recognized in the form of a small plaque no larger than 8” x 16”. Recognition signage excluding naming a park or facility, for donations up to $500,000 may be approved by the Director. Donations over $500,000 are eligible for naming park facilities and shall be approved by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and City Council per the Naming Park Facilities Policy. Recognition signage shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic, shall not contain corporate colors or fonts. Signage may include a corporate name, slogan, mark, or tagline. Donations will be considered and prioritized for amenities within an approved master plan or projects currently being designed or constructed. Process 1. Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs staff or the Friends of Fayetteville Parks meets with donor to discuss donation including amount of donation, development of facility/amenity, recognition operational policy, naming rights (if applicable), sign appearance/style/construction, time Page 3 of 4 requirements and other pertinent topics. Donor must meet the Operational Policy for Donor Recognition Signs. 2. Donations over $500,000 are presented to the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board. If the facility donated is granted the option to name the facility, the name must meet Park Naming Facility Operational Policy. 4. Request is presented to City Council for final park name selection and approval. 5. Upon the Director’s determination to remove a donated facility due to it coming to the end of its useful like, the initial donor will have first right to renew their naming rights via additional donation. 6. The City will reserve the right to remove a donor's name from the facility if the City Council determines by resolution that a donor would otherwise cause undue embarrassment or other issues for the City or its citizens. NAMING PARK FACILITIES PURPOSE The purpose of this directive is to provide policies which will govern the naming of park facilities currently owned or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This policy statement takes precedence over any previous policies and guidelines which may have governed the naming of these facilities. POLICY Upon acquisition of a new park, the Director of Parks and Recreation will assign a nondescript temporary working name or subdivision name for the park facility to be used until park development begins. Once park development begins, the Parks and Recreation Department will receive and forward park facility name suggestions to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will discuss and approve the recommendations at their monthly meeting. Once a recommended name has been selected, the Parks and Recreation staff will forward the name to the City Council for its final park name selection including a potentially different name. The following items should be considered when proposing names for any park facilities: • Geographic location of the facility • Outstanding features of the facility • Commonly recognized historical event, group, or individual • Individual or group who contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of a facility • Individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system For an individual to be considered, the recommended name must be accompanied by a biographical sketch which provides evidence of historical significance or contributions to the Parks and Recreation Department or City of Fayetteville. Page 4 of 4 The naming of plaques, markers, and memorials within park facilities must follow the policies as stated above. Note: A name recommendation from the Active Transportation Committee for trail facilities will be required prior to forwarding to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. (Code 1965, §17A-31; Ord. No. 3677, §2, 3-2-93; Code 1991, §97.088; Ord. No. 5335, 7-20-10; Ord. No. 5778, 6-16- 15; >Ord. No. 5828, §1(Exh. A), 12-15-15; Ord. No. 6701, §1(Exh. A), 11-7-23) EXHIBIT A   97.088 Signs Prohibited  (A) No person in a park shall paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription  whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or  highways or roads adjacent to a park, except as set forth herein below.   (B) Exceptions.  (1) Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on the perimeter fences, outfield fences and  scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the Director of Parks, Natural Resources, and  Cultural Affairs. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent upon placement and size of the permitted  signs. The content of the sign and whether it is commercial or non‐commercial may not be considered.  Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a first‐come basis. The owner of a sign at a  designated location shall have first right to renew before others can purchase the size/location for a  new or replacement sign. The Director may change the placement, size, and fee charged for a sign no  more often than annually.  (2) Recognition Signs. Signs located in city parks or on city trails that are used for the purpose of  memorializing a person or family through naming, recognition of significant donors, or recognition of  contributions to the facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall meet the following  conditions:   (a) Maximum Number of Recognition Signs. Most donor or honoree recognition signs shall be limited  to one (1) for the facility financed by the donor or memorializing the honoree. For a park or a  major facility with more than one (1) major entrance, a second recognition sign may be  recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and approved  by the City Council.   (b) Minimum Donation for Recognition Sign.  Donor recognition signs may be approved under the  following criteria. There must be a minimum donation of $25,000 to be considered for donor  recognition.  If the cost of capital improvement exceeds $50,000, the minimum donation would  be 50% of the capital cost, unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution.  (c) Design Requirements. All recognition signs must comply with the following requirements and  shall adhere to the aesthetic values and design of the park or trail:   (i) The recognition sign shall include only the name of the person memorialized or the name  of the organization, person or business which has donated significant funds to the park  facility. A company or organization logo (without company colors, any advertising or  slogans) may be used on the sign.   (ii) The design of the sign shall be incorporated into the park facility and shall be approved by  the Director who shall ensure the signs' high quality and durable construction and its  consistency with other recognition signs within the park.   (iii) Recognition signs shall comply with the Donor Operational Policy and this code section  unless exempted by the City Council.   (iv) Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet for trailhead facilities.  Recognition signs along the trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet and  should be incorporated within or attached to the bench or amenity sponsored by the  donor.   (d) Facility Naming. The naming of facilities is permitted so long as the donor or honoree has made a  significant contribution to the city, in terms of financial donations, volunteerism or dedicated  public service. Final naming of facility may be as recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources  and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board with final selection and approval by the City Council. Naming            Page 2 of 4  of the facilities should meet the Naming Park Facilities Policy attached as Exhibit "B", unless  otherwise determined by City Council resolution.   (e) Adopt‐A‐Park or trail groups may post a sign while they are actively working on a park project  that provides information about their organization or group. The sign must be approved in  advance by the city.   DONOR RECOGNITION POLICY  PURPOSE  The purpose of this policy is to govern the recognition of donors and donations for park facilities currently owned  or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This policy takes precedence over any previous policies and guidelines which  may have governed the naming of these facilities.  POLICY  To support the development of key capital facilities in Fayetteville Parks, seeking outside funding is essential,  especially in times of limited public resources. Clear boundaries and criteria are necessary to ensure fair and  appropriate recognition of significant facility donations.   This policy establishes guidelines for recognizing donations within parks and along trails. All donor recognition  signs and plaques must be integrated into the facility’s design and align with the park’s aesthetic values.   Donor recognition in parks is based on the type of facility donated. On trails, recognition is limited to trailheads  unless incorporated into an educational or artistic feature. In such cases, recognition signs must remain a  secondary element within the educational or artistic display.  Recognition for each donation will be determined pursuant to the Donor Recognition Policy. Any exceptions to this  policy must be approved by City Council. A Naming of facilities donated must meet the Naming Park Facilities  Operational Policy unless accepted under City Council resolution. The naming proposal will be presented to the  Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board for their recommendation to City Council. City Council  has final approval of the park facility name, including the right to approve a different name. The option for naming  facilities is only permitted under the Park Facility Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver categories. Minor items such  as trash receptacles and flower beds cannot be named.   Donor recognition requires a minimum donation $25,000 or 50% of the cost of an amenity valued over $50,000.  Recognition signage may be displayed for the useful life of the amenity. When the Director determines the  amenity has outlived its useful like and needs replacement; donor recognition will be removed.  Amenities funded through multiple donations may be recognized via a donor wall displaying names of all donors.  The donor wall shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic. Individual donor names shall be no  larger than 4” tall.  Donations for 100% of the cost of an amenity valued under $150,000 may be recognized in the form of a small  plaque no larger than 8” x 16”.  Recognition signage excluding naming a park or facility, for donations up to $500,000 may be approved by the  Director.  Donations over $500,000 are eligible for naming park facilities and shall be approved by the Parks, Natural  Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and City Council per the Naming Park Facilities Policy.  Recognition signage shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic, shall not contain corporate  colors or fonts. Signage may include a corporate name, slogan, mark, or tagline.  Donations will be considered and prioritized for amenities within an approved master plan or projects currently  being designed or constructed.  Process            Page 3 of 4  1. Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs staff or the Friends of Fayetteville Parks meets with donor  to discuss donation including amount of donation, development of facility/amenity, recognition  operational policy, naming rights (if applicable), sign appearance/style/construction, time  requirements and other pertinent topics. Donor must meet the Operational Policy for Donor  Recognition Signs.   2. Donations over $500,000 are presented to the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory  Board. If the facility donated is granted the option to name the facility, the name must meet Park  Naming Facility Operational Policy.   4. Request is presented to City Council for final park name selection and approval.   5. Upon the Director’s determination to remove a donated facility due to it coming to the end of its useful  like, the initial donor will have first right to renew their naming rights via additional donation.   6. The City will reserve the right to remove a donor's name from the facility if the City Council determines  by resolution that a donor would otherwise cause undue embarrassment or other issues for the City or  its citizens.     NAMING PARK FACILITIES  PURPOSE  The purpose of this directive is to provide policies which will govern the naming of park facilities currently owned  or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This policy statement takes precedence over any previous policies and  guidelines which may have governed the naming of these facilities.   POLICY  Upon acquisition of a new park, the Director of Parks and Recreation will assign a nondescript temporary working  name or subdivision name for the park facility to be used until park development begins.   Once park development begins, the Parks and Recreation Department will receive and forward park facility name  suggestions to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will  discuss and approve the recommendations at their monthly meeting. Once a recommended name has been  selected, the Parks and Recreation staff will forward the name to the City Council for its final park name selection  including a potentially different name.   The following items should be considered when proposing names for any park facilities:   • Geographic location of the facility   • Outstanding features of the facility   • Commonly recognized historical event, group, or individual   • Individual or group who contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of a facility   • Individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system             Page 4 of 4  For an individual to be considered, the recommended name must be accompanied by a biographical sketch which  provides evidence of historical significance or contributions to the Parks and Recreation Department or City of  Fayetteville.   The naming of plaques, markers, and memorials within park facilities must follow the policies as stated above.   Note: A name recommendation from the Active Transportation Committee for trail facilities will be required prior  to forwarding to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.     Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov CITY COUNCIL MEMO 2025-650 MEETING OF JUNE 3, 2025 TO: Mayor Rawn and City Council THRU: Keith Macedo, Chief of Staff FROM: Alison Jumper, Director of Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs SUBJECT: Amend Donor Recognition Rules in Section 97.088 of the City Code RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends approving the proposed ordinance changes to donor recognition rules in Section 97.088. BACKGROUND: Obtaining adequate funding for park systems is often a struggle, especially in times of rapid growth. Fayetteville is experiencing growth at an unprecedented rate, available land for expansion is shrinking rapidly and many facilities are approaching their useful life. The city has many priorities to balance, and seeking partnerships and donations from private organizations and businesses can support the City’s ability to provide quality parks and recreation services. Recognizing the need to diversify funding sources, in 2010 the City enacted an ordinance to allow for the recognition of substantial donations in the park system through signage or naming. The ordinance was further updated in 2015 after a group of citizens informally formed the Friend of Parks organization. DISCUSSION: The current ordinance and policy are based on very stringent categories and outdated costs that are no longer relevant. Additionally, a renewed energy and citizen effort has been resurrected as the Friends of Fayetteville Parks. This group is focused on advocating and raising funds for the park system, prompting the need to update section 97.088 once again. While keeping many of the original requirements such as prohibiting corporate colors in the signage and sign design standards, the proposed ordinance amendment seeks to simplify and provide more flexibility in recognizing donors. Major changes include removing specific categories, setting a minimum donation amount of $25,000 to be eligible for onsite recognition, giving discretion to the department director to approve recognition signage for donations up to $500,000 with anything over $500,000 requiring the approval of the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and City Council. Recognition signage would remain in place until the department director determines the amenity has outlived its useful life. The proposed amendment was developed with the input of the City's Attorney's office, a subcommittee of the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board. the full board approved the proposed changes on May 5, 2025. BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT: 1 Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov None ATTACHMENTS: 3. Staff Review Form, 4. Exhibit A - Amend 97.088 - Donor Recognition - Clean, 5. Amend 97.088 - Donor Recognition - Strikethrough, 6. Approved and Amended Exhibit A, 7. Exhibit A Update Strikethrough Page 1 City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Legislation Text 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 (479) 575-8323 File #: 2025-650 AN ORDINANCE TO SIMPLIFY AND PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBILITY IN RECOGNIZING DONORS BY AMENDING § 97.088 OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDINANCES WHEREAS, obtaining adequate funding for park systems is often a struggle, especially in times of rapid growth; and WHEREAS, Fayetteville is experiencing growth at an unprecedented rate, available land for expansion is shrinking rapidly and many facilities are approaching their useful life so seeking partnerships and donations from private organizations and businesses can support the City’s ability to provide quality parks and recreation services; and WHEREAS, in 2010, the City enacted an ordinance to allow for the recognition of substantial donations in the park system through signage or naming and was updated in 2015 after a group of citizens informally formed the Friends of Parks organization; and WHEREAS, the current ordinance and policy are based on stringent categories and outdated costs; and WHEREAS, a renewed energy and citizen effort has been resurrected as the Friends of Fayetteville Parks and the group is focused on advocating and raising funds for the park system, prompting the need to update § 97.088; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments seek to simplify and provide more flexibility in recognizing donors and were recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board on May 5, 2025. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 97.088(B) Exceptions and enacts a replacement § 97.088(B) as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form 2025-650 Item ID 6/3/2025 City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only N/A for Non-Agenda Item Alison Jumper 5/8/2025 PARKS & RECREATION (520) Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department Action Recommendation: Staff recommends approving the proposed ordinance changes to Chapter 97.088 Sign Prohibited. Budget Impact: Account Number Fund Project Number Project Title Budgeted Item?No Total Amended Budget $- Expenses (Actual+Encum)$- Available Budget $- Does item have a direct cost?No Item Cost $- Is a Budget Adjustment attached?No Budget Adjustment $- Remaining Budget $- V20221130 Purchase Order Number:Previous Ordinance or Resolution # Change Order Number:Approval Date: Original Contract Number: Comments: EXHIBIT A   97.088 Signs Prohibited  (A) No person in a park shall paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription  whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or  highways or roads adjacent to a park, except as set forth herein below.   (B) Exceptions.  (1) Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on the perimeter fences, outfield fences  softball/baseball outfield fences and scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the Director of  Parks, Natural Resources, and Cultural Affairs. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent upon  placement and size of the permitted signs. The content of the sign and whether it is commercial or  non‐commercial may not be considered. Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a  first‐come basis. The owner of a sign at a designated location shall have first right to renew before  others can purchase the size/location for a new or replacement sign. The Director may change the  placement, size, and fee charged for a sign no more often than annually.  (2) Recognition Signs. Signs located in city parks or on city trails that are used for the purpose of  memorializing a person or family through naming, recognition of significant donors, or recognition of  contributions to the facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall meet the following  conditions:   (a) Maximum Number of Recognition Signs. Most donor or honoree recognition signs shall be limited  to one (1) for the facility financed by the donor or memorializing the honoree. For a park or a  major facility with more than one (1) major entrance, a second recognition sign may be  recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs and Recreation Advisory  Board and approved by the City Council.   (b) Maximum Minimum Donation Size offor Recognition Sign.  s.  (i) Donor recognition signs in city parks shall be sizedmay be approved under the following criteria  in accordance with Exhibit "A", Donor Recognition Signs, unless otherwise determined by City  Council resolution. There must be a  minimum donation of $25,000 to be considered for donor  recognition.  If the cost of capital improvement exceeds $50,000, the minimum donation would  be 50% of the capital cost, unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution.    (ii) Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet for trailhead facilities.  Recognition signs along the trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet and  should be incorporated within or attached to the bench or amenity sponsored by the  donor.   (c) Design Requirements. All recognition signs must comply with the following requirements and  shall adhere to the aesthetic values and design of the park or trail:   (i) The recognition sign shall include only the name of the person memorialized or the name  of the organization, person or business which has donated significant funds to the park  facility. A company or organization logo (without company colors, any advertising or  slogans) may be used on the sign.   (ii) The design of the sign shall be incorporated into the park facility and shall be approved by  the Director who shall ensure the signs' high quality and durable construction and its  consistency with other recognition signs within the park.   (iii) Recognition signs shall comply with the Donor Operational Policy and this code section  unless exempted by the City Council.           Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 2 of 8  (iv) Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet for trailhead facilities.  Recognition signs along the trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet and  should be incorporated within or attached to the bench or amenity sponsored by the  donor.     (d) Facility Naming. The naming of facilities is permitted so long as the donor or honoree has made a  significant contribution to the city, in terms of financial donations, volunteerism or dedicated  public service. Final naming of facility may be as recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources  and Cultural Affairs and Recreation Advisory Board with final selection and approval by the City  Council. Naming of the facilities should meet the Naming Park Facilities Policy attached as Exhibit  "B", unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution.   (e) Adopt‐A‐Park or trail groups may post a sign while they are actively working on a park project  that provides information about their organization or group. The sign must be approved in  advance by the city.     DONOR RECOGNITION SIGNPOLICYS  PURPOSE  The purpose of this directive is to provide policies whichpolicy is to will govern the naming of parkthe recognition  of donors facilities and donations for park facilities currently owned or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This  policy statement takes precedence over any previous policies and guidelines which may have governed the naming  of these facilities..     POLICY  To support the development of key capital facilities in Fayetteville Parks, seeking outside funding is essential,  especially in times of limited public resources. Clear boundaries and criteria are necessary to ensure fair and  appropriate recognition of significant facility donations.   This policy establishes guidelines for recognizing donations within parks and along trails. All donor recognition  signs and plaques must be integrated into the facility’s design and align with the park’s aesthetic values.   Donor recognition in parks is based on the type of facility donated. On trails, recognition is limited to trailheads  unless incorporated into an educational or artistic feature. In such cases, recognition signs must remain a  secondary element within the educational or artistic display.          Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 3 of 8  In order to provide important capital facilities in Fayetteville Parks, it is pragmatic in a time of shrinking public  dollars to seek outside funding. It is essential to have specific boundaries and criteria in establishing fair and proper  recognition of significant facility donations. This policy sets guidelines for donations within parks as well as on  trails. All sign and plaque designs must be incorporated into the design of the facility. Donor Recognition Signs shall  adhere to the aesthetic values and design of the park.   Donor recognition in parks is based upon the type of facility donated. Donor recognition on trails is limited on the  trailheads unless there is an educational and/or art feature that is appropriate to be displayed along the trail.  Recognition signs may not be predominant within the educational and/or art component.   Recognition for each donation will be determined pursuant to the Recognition for Parks and Trails FacilitiesDonor  Recognition Policy. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by City Council. A Park Planners have the  latitude to design signs recognizing donations based on site location and donor specific criteria. Naming of facilities  donated must meet the Naming Park Facilities Operational Policy unless accepted under City Council resolution.  The naming proposal will be presented to the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs  and Recreation  Advisory Board for their recommendation to City Council. City Council has final approval of the park facility name,  including the right to approve a different name. The option for naming facilities is only permitted under the Park  Facility Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver categories. Minor items such as trash receptacles and flower beds  cannot be named.            Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 4 of 8      RECOGNITION FOR PARKS AND TRAILS FACILITIES POLICYDonor recognition requires a minimum donation  $25,000 or 50% of the cost of an amenity valued over $50,000. Recognition signage may be displayed for the  useful life of the amenity. When the Director determines the amenity has outlived its useful like and needs  replacement; donor recognition will be removed.  Amenities funded through multiple donations may be recognized via a donor wall displaying names of all donors.  The donor wall shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic. Individual donor names shall be no  larger than 4” tall.  Donations for 100% of the cost of an amenity valued under $150,000 may be recognized in the form of a small  plaque no larger than 8” x 16”.  Recognition signage excluding naming a park or facility, for donations up to $500,000 may be approved by the  Director.  Donations over $500,000 are eligible for naming park facilities and shall be approved by the Parks, Natural  Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and City Council per the Naming Park Facilities Policy.  Recognition signage shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic, shall not contain corporate  colors or fonts. Signage may include a corporate name, slogan, mark, or tagline.  Donations will be considered and prioritized for amenities within an approved master plan or projects currently  being designed or constructed.    Bronze Category: Recognition on Donor Wall for 25 year period        Donation of $25,000 up to $250,000 for park amenities. Examples include:     Bleachers  Picnic Table and Grill   Batting Cages  Art Sculpture   Bike Racks  Single Playground Apparatus (climbing   Lighting  rocks/swing set)   Drinking Fountain with Dog Bowl  Landscape Feature   Prefabricated Pavilion       Size of donor wall and names to be approved by the City Council.              Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 5 of 8    Silver Category: Naming Rights for 10 year period        Donation of 75% cost of new facility over $250,000. Examples include:     Soccer Field  One Mile Asphalt/Concrete Park Trail   Baseball Field  Small Amphitheater (seating for 150)   Tennis Court  Water Feature   Basketball Court  Parking Lot (25 cars)   Disc Golf Course  Greenhouse   Concession Stand/Restroom  Playground   Park Restroom         Gold Category: Naming Rights for a Field/Court/Facility for 25 year period        Donation of 100% cost of new facility over $250,000. Examples include:     Soccer Field  One Mile Asphalt/Concrete Park Trail   Baseball Field  Small Amphitheater (seating for 150)   Tennis Court  Water Feature   Basketball Court  Parking Lot (25 cars)   Disc Golf Course  Greenhouse   Concession Stand/Restroom  Playground   Park Restroom  Dog Park        Platinum Category: Naming Rights of a Complex for 30 year period        Donation of $1 million up to $5 million to name a complete complex. Examples include:     Sport Complex: 4—6 field lighted  Aquatic center   complex such as softball, baseball,  Amphitheater—seating for 1,200   soccer, tennis  Development of a new park        Diamond Category: Naming Rights of a Park             Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 6 of 8     Donation over $5 million to name a park.     RECOGNITION FOR EXISTING PARK FACILITIES     $200,000 per baseball or softball field for 10 years, or $350,000 for two fields   $150,000 per soccer field for 10 years or $250,000 for two fields      TRAIL FACILITIES    Silver Category receives donor recognition of a press release, ribbon cutting ceremony, plaque constructed of  high quality durable materials up to 1.5 sq ft.        Trail Facilities donated in the Silver Category may only be located along trails for educational purposes or as  an integral part of an art feature.       Gold Category receives donor recognition of a press release, ribbon cutting ceremony, sign constructed of high  quality durable materials up to 4 sq ft.        Trail Facilities donated in the Gold Category may only be located at trailheads for a 25 year period and include  the following:     Parking Lot  Restroom   Pavilion  One Mile Asphalt/Concrete Trail     City Process  1. Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs  and Recreation Sstaff or the Friends of Fayetteville Parks  Board meets with donor to discuss donation including amount of donation, development of  facility/amenity, recognition operational policy, naming rights (if applicable), sign  appearance/style/construction, time requirements and other pertinent topics. Donor must meet the  Operational Policy for Donor Recognition Signs.   2. Donations over $500,000 are Request is presented to the  for approval from Parks, Natural Resources  and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board. and Recreation Advisory Board. If the facility donated is granted  the option to name the facility, the name must meet Park Naming Facility Operational Policy.   3. Request presented to Planning Office for approval.   4. Request is presented to City Council for final park name selection and approval.   5. Upon the Director’s determination to remove a donated facility due to it coming to the end of its useful  like, the initial donor All donors will have first right to renew their naming rights via additional donation  for an appropriate donation upon conclusion of the. time period.           Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 7 of 8  6. The Ccity will reserve the right to remove a donor's name from the facility if the City Council  determines by resolution that a donor would otherwise cause undue embarrassment or other issues  for the Cicity or its citizens.     NAMING PARK FACILITIES  PURPOSE  The purpose of this directive is to provide policies which will govern the naming of park facilities currently owned  or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This policy statement takes precedence over any previous policies and  guidelines which may have governed the naming of these facilities.   POLICY  Upon acquisition of a new park, the Director of Parks and Recreation will assign a nondescript temporary working  name or subdivision name for the park facility to be used until park development begins.   Once park development begins, the Parks and Recreation Department will receive and forward park facility name  suggestions to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will  discuss and approve the recommendations at their monthly meeting. Once a recommended name has been  selected, the Parks and Recreation staff will forward the name to the City Council for its final park name selection  including a potentially different name.   The following items should be considered when proposing names for any park facilities:   • Geographic location of the facility   • Outstanding features of the facility   • Commonly recognized historical event, group, or individual   • Individual or group who contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of a facility   • Individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system   For an individual to be considered, the recommended name must be accompanied by a biographical sketch which  provides evidence of historical significance or contributions to the Parks and Recreation Department or City of  Fayetteville.   The naming of plaques, markers, and memorials within park facilities must follow the policies as stated above.   Note: A name recommendation from the Active Transportation Committee for trail facilities will be required prior  to forwarding to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.   (Code 1965, §17A‐31; Ord. No. 3677, §2, 3‐2‐93; Code 1991, §97.088; Ord. No. 5335, 7‐20‐10; Ord. No. 5778, 6‐16‐ 15; >Ord. No. 5828, §1(Exh. A), 12‐15‐15; Ord. No. 6701, §1(Exh. A), 11‐7‐23)          Created: 2024‐08‐27 12:27:33 [EST]  (Supp. No. 34)    Page 8 of 8    Page 1 of 7  97.088 Signs Prohibited  (A)No person in a park shall paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatsoever, nor shall any person erect or cause to be erected any sign whatsoever on any public lands or highways or roads adjacent to a park, except as set forth herein below. (B)Exceptions. (1)Athletic Field Signage. Signs shall be permitted on the perimeter fences, outfield fences softball/baseball outfield fences and scoreboards at locations and in sizes designated by the Director. Uniform fees shall be charged dependent upon placement and size of the permitted signs. The content of the sign and whether it is commercial or non‐commercial may not be considered. Designated spaces shall be sold at the established price on a first‐come basis. The owner of a sign at a designated location shall have first right to renew before others can purchase the size/location for a new or replacement sign. (2)Recognition Signs. Signs located in city parks or on city trails that are used for the purpose of memorializing a person or family through naming, recognition of significant donors, or recognition of contributions to the facility or amenity on which the sign is installed shall meet the following conditions: (a)Maximum Number of Recognition Signs. Most donor or honoree recognition signs shall be limited to one (1) for the facility financed by the donor or memorializing the honoree. For a park or a major facility with more than one (1) major entrance, a second recognition sign may be recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs and Recreation Advisory Board and approved by the City Council. (b)Maximum Minimum Donation Size offor Recognition Sign.  s. (i)Donor recognition signs in city parks shall be sizedmay be approved under the following criteria in accordance with Exhibit "A", Donor Recognition Signs, unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution. There must be a  minimum donation of $25,000 to be considered for donor recognition.  If the cost of capital improvement exceeds $50,000, the minimum donation would be 50% of the capital cost, unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution. (ii)Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet for trailhead facilities. Recognition signs along the trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet and should be incorporated within or attached to the bench or amenity sponsored by the donor. (c)Design Requirements. All recognition signs must comply with the following requirements and shall adhere to the aesthetic values and design of the park or trail: (i)The recognition sign shall include only the name of the person memorialized or the name of the organization, person or business which has donated significant funds to the park facility. A company or organization logo (without company colors, any advertising or slogans) may be used on the sign. (ii)The design of the sign shall be incorporated into the park facility and shall be approved by the Director who shall ensure the signs' high quality and durable construction and its consistency with other recognition signs within the park. (iii)Recognition signs shall comply with the Donor Operational Policy unless exempted by the City Council. (iv)Trail Recognition Signs shall not exceed four (4) square feet for trailhead facilities. Recognition signs along the trail for park benches, etc., shall not exceed 1.5 square feet and  Received from Alison Jumper 06/02/2025 at 8:02 AM   Page 2 of 7  should be incorporated within or attached to the bench or amenity sponsored by the  donor.     (d) Facility Naming. The naming of facilities is permitted so long as the donor or honoree has made a  significant contribution to the city, in terms of financial donations, volunteerism or dedicated  public service. Final naming of facility may be as recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources  and Cultural Affairs and Recreation Advisory Board with final selection and approval by the City  Council. Naming of the facilities should meet the Naming Park Facilities Policy attached as Exhibit  "B", unless otherwise determined by City Council resolution.   (e) Adopt‐A‐Park or trail groups may post a sign while they are actively working on a park project  that provides information about their organization or group. The sign must be approved in  advance by the city.     DONOR RECOGNITION SIGNPOLICYS  PURPOSE  The purpose of this directive is to provide policies whichpolicy is to will govern the naming of parkthe recognition  of donors facilities and donations for park facilities currently owned or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This  policy statement takes precedence over any previous policies and guidelines which may have governed the naming  of these facilities..     POLICY  To support the development of key capital facilities in Fayetteville Parks, seeking outside funding is essential,  especially in times of limited public resources. Clear boundaries and criteria are necessary to ensure fair and  appropriate recognition of significant facility donations.   This policy establishes guidelines for recognizing donations within parks and along trails. All donor recognition  signs and plaques must be integrated into the facility’s design and align with the park’s aesthetic values.   Donor recognition in parks is based on the type of facility donated. On trails, recognition is limited to trailheads  unless incorporated into an educational or artistic feature. In such cases, recognition signs must remain a  secondary element within the educational or artistic display.  In order to provide important capital facilities in Fayetteville Parks, it is pragmatic in a time of shrinking public  dollars to seek outside funding. It is essential to have specific boundaries and criteria in establishing fair and proper  recognition of significant facility donations. This policy sets guidelines for donations within parks as well as on  trails. All sign and plaque designs must be incorporated into the design of the facility. Donor Recognition Signs shall  adhere to the aesthetic values and design of the park.     Page 3 of 7  Donor recognition in parks is based upon the type of facility donated. Donor recognition on trails is limited on the  trailheads unless there is an educational and/or art feature that is appropriate to be displayed along the trail.  Recognition signs may not be predominant within the educational and/or art component.   Recognition for each donation will be determined pursuant to the Recognition for Parks and Trails FacilitiesDonor  Recognition Policy. Any exceptions to this policy must be approved by City Council. A Park Planners have the  latitude to design signs recognizing donations based on site location and donor specific criteria. Naming of facilities  donated must meet the Naming Park Facilities Operational Policy unless accepted under City Council resolution.  The naming proposal will be presented to the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs  and Recreation  Advisory Board for their recommendation to City Council. City Council has final approval of the park facility name,  including the right to approve a different name. The option for naming facilities is only permitted under the Park  Facility Diamond, Platinum, Gold and Silver categories. Minor items such as trash receptacles and flower beds  cannot be named.      Page 4 of 7      RECOGNITION FOR PARKS AND TRAILS FACILITIES POLICYDonor recognition requires a minimum donation  $25,000 or 50% of the cost of an amenity valued over $50,000. Recognition signage may be displayed for the  useful life of the amenity. When the Director determines the amenity has outlived its useful like and needs  replacement; donor recognition will be removed.  Amenities funded through multiple donations may be recognized via a donor wall displaying names of all donors.  The donor wall shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic. Individual donor names shall be no  larger than 4” tall.  Donations for 100% of the cost of an amenity valued under $150,000 may be recognized in the form of a small  plaque no larger than 8” x 16”.  Recognition signage excluding naming a park or facility, for donations up to $500,000 may be approved by the  Director.  Donations over $500,000 are eligible for naming park facilities and shall be approved by the Parks, Natural  Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board and City Council per the Naming Park Facilities Policy.  Recognition signage shall be designed in accordance with the general park aesthetic, shall not contain corporate  colors or fonts. Signage may include a corporate name, slogan, mark, or tagline.  Donations will be considered and prioritized for amenities within an approved master plan or projects currently  being designed or constructed.    Bronze Category: Recognition on Donor Wall for 25 year period        Donation of $25,000 up to $250,000 for park amenities. Examples include:     Bleachers  Picnic Table and Grill   Batting Cages  Art Sculpture   Bike Racks  Single Playground Apparatus (climbing   Lighting  rocks/swing set)   Drinking Fountain with Dog Bowl  Landscape Feature   Prefabricated Pavilion       Size of donor wall and names to be approved by the City Council.        Silver Category: Naming Rights for 10 year period     Page 5 of 7       Donation of 75% cost of new facility over $250,000. Examples include:     Soccer Field  One Mile Asphalt/Concrete Park Trail   Baseball Field  Small Amphitheater (seating for 150)   Tennis Court  Water Feature   Basketball Court  Parking Lot (25 cars)   Disc Golf Course  Greenhouse   Concession Stand/Restroom  Playground   Park Restroom         Gold Category: Naming Rights for a Field/Court/Facility for 25 year period        Donation of 100% cost of new facility over $250,000. Examples include:     Soccer Field  One Mile Asphalt/Concrete Park Trail   Baseball Field  Small Amphitheater (seating for 150)   Tennis Court  Water Feature   Basketball Court  Parking Lot (25 cars)   Disc Golf Course  Greenhouse   Concession Stand/Restroom  Playground   Park Restroom  Dog Park        Platinum Category: Naming Rights of a Complex for 30 year period        Donation of $1 million up to $5 million to name a complete complex. Examples include:     Sport Complex: 4—6 field lighted  Aquatic center   complex such as softball, baseball,  Amphitheater—seating for 1,200   soccer, tennis  Development of a new park        Diamond Category: Naming Rights of a Park        Donation over $5 million to name a park.     RECOGNITION FOR EXISTING PARK FACILITIES       Page 6 of 7  $200,000 per baseball or softball field for 10 years, or $350,000 for two fields   $150,000 per soccer field for 10 years or $250,000 for two fields      TRAIL FACILITIES    Silver Category receives donor recognition of a press release, ribbon cutting ceremony, plaque constructed of  high quality durable materials up to 1.5 sq ft.        Trail Facilities donated in the Silver Category may only be located along trails for educational purposes or as  an integral part of an art feature.       Gold Category receives donor recognition of a press release, ribbon cutting ceremony, sign constructed of high  quality durable materials up to 4 sq ft.        Trail Facilities donated in the Gold Category may only be located at trailheads for a 25 year period and include  the following:     Parking Lot  Restroom   Pavilion  One Mile Asphalt/Concrete Trail     City Process  1. Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs  and Recreation Sstaff or the Friends of Fayetteville Parks  Board meets with donor to discuss donation including amount of donation, development of  facility/amenity, recognition operational policy, naming rights (if applicable), sign  appearance/style/construction, time requirements and other pertinent topics. Donor must meet the  Operational Policy for Donor Recognition Signs.   2. Donations over $500,000 are Request is presented to the  for approval from Parks, Natural Resources  and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board. and Recreation Advisory Board. If the facility donated is granted  the option to name the facility, the name must meet Park Naming Facility Operational Policy.   3. Request presented to Planning Office for approval.   4. Request is presented to City Council for final park name selection and approval.   5. Upon the Director’s determination to remove a donated facility due to it coming to the end of its useful  like, the initial donor All donors will have first right to renew their naming rights via additional donation  for an appropriate donation upon conclusion of the. time period.   6. The Ccity will reserve the right to remove a donor's name from the facility if the City Council  determines by resolution that a donor would otherwise cause undue embarrassment or other issues  for the Cicity or its citizens.     Page 7 of 7    NAMING PARK FACILITIES  PURPOSE  The purpose of this directive is to provide policies which will govern the naming of park facilities currently owned  or acquired by the City of Fayetteville. This policy statement takes precedence over any previous policies and  guidelines which may have governed the naming of these facilities.   POLICY  Upon acquisition of a new park, the Director of Parks and Recreation will assign a nondescript temporary working  name or subdivision name for the park facility to be used until park development begins.   Once park development begins, the Parks and Recreation Department will receive and forward park facility name  suggestions to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board for review. The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board will  discuss and approve the recommendations at their monthly meeting. Once a recommended name has been  selected, the Parks and Recreation staff will forward the name to the City Council for its final park name selection  including a potentially different name.   The following items should be considered when proposing names for any park facilities:   • Geographic location of the facility   • Outstanding features of the facility   • Commonly recognized historical event, group, or individual   • Individual or group who contributed significantly to the acquisition or development of a facility   • Individual who provided an exceptional service in the interest of the park system   For an individual to be considered, the recommended name must be accompanied by a biographical sketch which  provides evidence of historical significance or contributions to the Parks and Recreation Department or City of  Fayetteville.   The naming of plaques, markers, and memorials within park facilities must follow the policies as stated above.   Note: A name recommendation from the Active Transportation Committee for trail facilities will be required prior  to forwarding to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.   (Code 1965, §17A‐31; Ord. No. 3677, §2, 3‐2‐93; Code 1991, §97.088; Ord. No. 5335, 7‐20‐10; Ord. No. 5778, 6‐16‐ 15; >Ord. No. 5828, §1(Exh. A), 12‐15‐15; Ord. No. 6701, §1(Exh. A), 11‐7‐23)    • Form vl.55 NVNI ECEIVE 06/10/21025 medla CITY OF LLE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE Account#: NWCL5004205 Company: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE-CLERKS OFFI 113 W MOUNTAIN FAYETTEVILLE,AR 72701 Ad number#: 513420 PO #: Matter of: ORD 6880 AFFIDAVIT•STATE OF ARKANSAS I, Maria Hemandez-Lopez ,do solemnly swear that I am the Legal Clerk of the NWA Democrat Gazette,a daily newspaper printed and published in WASHINGTON/BENTON county,State of ARKANSAS;that I was so related to this publication at and during the publication of the annexed legal advertisement in the matter of: ORD 6880 Pending in the court,in said County,and at the dates of the several publications of said advertisement stated below,and that during said periods and at said dates,said newspaper was printed and had a bona fide circulation in said County, that said newspaper had been regularly printed and published in said county,and had a bona fide circulation therein for the period of one month before the date of the first publication of said advertisement;and that said advertisement was published in the regular daily issues of said newspaper as stated below. And that there is due or has been paid the NWA Democrat Gazette for publication the sum of$148.96. (Includes$0.00 Affidavit Charge). NWA Democrat Gazette 06✓08/25;NWA nwaonline.com 06/08/25 111d/Li49Veta-144. 71 - . Legal Clerk State of ARKANSAS,County of Sebastian Subscribed and sworn to before me on this 9th day of June,2025 - Y/- 1 NTARY PUBLIC Ordinance:6880 Foe Number:2025-650 AN ORDINANCE TO SIMPLIFY AND PROVIDE MORE FLEXIBIL- ITY IN RECOGNIZING DONORS BY AMENDING§97.088 OF THE FAYETTEVILLE CODE OF ORDI- NANCES WHEREAS, obtaining ade- quate funding for park systems is often a struggle,especially In times of rapid growth;and WHEREAS,Fayetteville is ex- periencing growth at an un- precedented rate,available land for expansion is shrinking rap- idly and many facilities are ap- proaching their useful life so seeking partnerships and dona- tions from private organizations and businesses can support the City's ability to provide quality parks and recreation services; and WHEREAS,in 2010,the City enacted an ordinance to allow for the recognition of substantial donations in the park system through signege or naming and was updated In 2015 attar a group of citizens informally formed the Friends of Parks or- ganization;and WHEREAS,the current ordi- nance and policy are based on stringent categories and out- dated costs;and WHEREAS,a renewed energy and citizen effort has been res- urrected as the Friends of Fayetteville Parks and the group is focused on advocating and raising funds for the park sys- tem,prompting the need to up- date§97.088;and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments seek to simplify and provide more flexibility in recognizing donors and were recommended by the Parks, Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Advisory Board on May 5, 2025. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT OR- DAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS: Section 1:That the City Coun- cil of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby repeals § 97.088(B)Exceptions and en- acts a replacement§97.088(B) as shown in Exhibit A attached hereto. PASSED and APPROVED on June 3,2025 Approved: Molly Rawn,Mayor Attest: Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer This publication was paid for by the City Clerk-Treasurer of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas. Amount Paid:S148.96 June 8,2025 513420