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Naming,
Sponsorships, and
Donation Policies
Presentation
City Council Meeting July 21, 2026
Amendments to Naming,
Donation & Sponsorship Policies
•The City Council requested a review of the
process for placing any logo, name, or
brand on City property.
•Staff reviewed the Naming, Donation, and
Sponsorship policies and has made
recommendations to streamline existing
policies.
Background
Naming, Logo & Branding Policy
Purpose
Governs all forms of
permanent naming
and branding of City-
owned facilities,
structures,
equipment,
furnishings, and
public assets.
Proposed Changes
•Renamed from “Naming of City Facilities Policy” to “Naming, Logo, and Branding”
•Adds cross-references to the Donation and Sponsorship policies to better align.
•Any request for permanent recognition requires City Council review and approval.
Donation Policy
Purpose
Governs acceptance
of monetary and non-
monetary gifts,
property, and
contributions to the
City with no
expectation of
benefits in return.
Proposed Changes
•Clarifies that donation does
not create naming,
branding, logo placement,
or sponsorship rights unless
authorized.
•Any recognition not
covered by the Donation
Policy will be governed by
the Naming, Logo &
Branding Policy.
Sponsorship Policy
Purpose
Governs arrangements
where financial or in-
kind support is provided
in exchange for
recognition or other
benefits from the City.
Proposed Changes
•Clarifies that sponsorship
recognition is tied to the
duration of a specific
event, program, or
activity.
•Recognition extending
beyond that duration
must comply with the
Naming, Logo & Branding
Policy.
Recommended Action
Adopt the following draft resolutions:
1.Resolution No. 26-088 Amending the
Naming of City Facilities Policy
2.Resolution No. 26-089 Amending the Policy
for Accepting Donations
3.Resolution No. 26-090 Amending the Policy
for Accepting Sponsorships
Questions?