ORDINANCE [To Establish the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances Chapter 2. - Administration, Article II. - City Council, Division 3. - Setting Procedures for the Naming and Renaming of Municipally Owned Properties.] WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Prattville recognizes that the naming and renaming of Municipally Owned Property constitutes an exercise of legislative authority that reflects the values, history, and priorities of the City; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a standard process for the naming and renaming of Municipally Owned Properties promote consistency and compliance with applicable laws and policies. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Prattville that the City of Prattville Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2. - Administration, Article II. - City Council, Division 3. – Setting Procedures for the Naming and Renaming of Municipally Owned Properties is hereby established as follows: Division 3. – Setting Procedures for the Naming and Renaming of Municipally Owned Properties. Sec. 3-1. - Purpose and Scope The purpose of this policy is to provide uniform standards, procedures, and guidance for the naming and renaming of Municipally Owned Properties of the City of Prattville in a manner that promotes community values, historical integrity, and public safety. The City Council acknowledges that, pursuant to § 11-43-56, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, the Council shall have the management and control of all real property belonging to the City. Additionally, the policy provided within this Ordinance is subject to the provisions and limitations as set forth in the Alabama Memorial Preservation Act, codified at § 41-9-230 through § 41-9-237, Code of Alabama, 1975, as amended, and all other pertinent provisions of State and Federal law. This policy shall apply to all Municipally Owned Property as defined below, and shall become effective from the date of the adoption of this Ordinance until such a time as this Ordinance may be altered or amended. Sec. 3-2. – Definitions Municipally Owned Property means any land, structure, building, park, public venue, or other real property owned by the City of Prattville. Naming means the initial designation of a name or title for any Municipally Owned Property. Renaming means the alteration, revision, or replacement of a previously established name or title for any Municipally Owned Property. Council Resolution means a formal action adopted by the City Council to name or rename any Municipally Owned Property pursuant to this Ordinance. Sec. 3-3. – Naming and Renaming Guidelines Names are selected in accordance with the following principles: 1. Naming should be consistent with the City's established branding, heritage themes, visual identity for particular districts or areas of town, and reflect the history, culture, geography, or values of the City. 2. Naming and renaming after an individual. a. Naming should honor someone who has made significant and lasting contributions to the City of Prattville, the State of Alabama, or the United States; b. Naming should be at least one (1) year posthumous; c. Naming should be after an individual who demonstrated exemplary character and integrity in their personal and public life; d. Names may not be selected to recognize individuals currently holding office; 3. Preference shall be given to names with strong relevance to Prattville's history, geography, or civic life. 4. Names shall avoid duplication or confusion with existing public or private facilities. 5. Names should be appropriate for long-term use and maintain relevance over time. 6. Public input may be received through various means to assist with the naming of Municipally Owned Property; however, such is not required, and pursuant to state law, the ultimate naming decision is within the authority of the City Council. 7. Proposed naming should be published in accordance with all applicable laws. Sec. 3-4. – Council Authority 1. The official naming and renaming of Municipally Owned Property shall be approved by Council Resolution during a regular or special called City Council meeting, and shall become part of the official City record. 2. The official naming and renaming of Municipally Owned Property shall apply to a particular land, structure, building, park, public venue, or other real property as a whole. This Ordinance is not intended to apply to individual rooms, classrooms, or areas within a structure or public facility. 3. Official signage and publication shall occur after Council approval of the naming or renaming of Municipally Owned Property. 4. The advertising, promotion, and/or publication concerning Municipally Owned Property, whether by social media, print materials, or through other means, shall occur only after the Council's approval of a naming or renaming of Municipally Owned Property. 5. Once the Council approves a new name, renaming or ratification of an existing name to Municipally Owned Property, such name may only be subsequently changed by a unanimous vote of the Council. 6. Existing informal names, excluding 124 W. Main Street, are accepted from Sec. 3-4, 3 and 4, until officially named, renamed, or ratified by Resolution of the Council, in accordance with this Ordinance. 7. The Council has the authority to create committees, panels, or adopt additional procedures, as necessary, to effectuate and administer the intent of this Ordinance. Secs. 3-5 - 3-20. – Reserved THIS Ordinance shall become effective upon its passage and execution as provided by law. Each of the provisions of this Ordinance is severable; if any provision shall be declared to be invalid the remaining provisions shall not be affected but shall remain in full force. All Ordinances, or parts of Ordinances, in any manner, conflicting herewith are hereby repealed. ADOPTED THIS 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025. By: Michael P. Whaley, President, Prattville City Council AUTHENTICATED THIS 2ND DAY OF DECEMBER, 2025. By: Paula G. Barlow, City Clerk APPROVED: By: Bill Gillespie, Jr., Mayor ORDINANCE BOOK 2025, PAGE 031 December 14 2025 LTUS0421274