Res 152-2025 Renaming Policy 12/02/2025 RESOLUTION NO. 152-2025
Resolution replacing Resolution 162-98 by Changing the
Requirements for Naming and Renaming City-Owned Facilities,
Offices, and Streets; Establishing the Criteria for Recognizing
Individuals, Families, and Organizations, Providing for Honorary
Designations; and Establishing Procedures for Removal or
Revocation of Naming
WHEREAS, requests have been and will be made for the naming or renaming of
properties, facilities, and streets owned or under the control of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that clear and consistent criteria
should be established to recognize the achievements and contributions of individuals,
families, and organizations; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds it appropriate to provide for both
permanent and honorary designations while retaining flexibility to rescind or modify such
designations when warranted.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1 . Criteria for Naming or Renaming City-Owned Property, Office, or Facilities,
or Streets
The City of Wichita Falls may, upon a majority vote of the City Council, name or
rename City-owned property, facilities, or streets in honor of a person, family, or
organization (herein referred to as "honorees") based on one or more of the following
criteria:
• The honoree has made exemplary, lasting, and measurable contributions to the
nation, state, county, or city;
• The honoree has provided exceptional leadership or service that has positively
shaped the future of Wichita Falls or the welfare of its citizens;
• The honoree, family, or organization has made a substantial philanthropic or
material contribution toward the development, construction, or improvement of a
City-owned property or facility;
• The proposed naming enjoys broad-based community support and reflects credit
upon the City of Wichita Falls.
Naming or renaming of a City street shall comply with the requirements of Appendix
A of the Code of Ordinances.
SECTION 2. Honorary Street Designations
The City Council may, by resolution, authorize the designation of an "Honorary
Street Name" to recognize individuals, families, or organizations whose contributions
warrant recognition but where permanent renaming is not desired or appropriate.
Honorary designations shall:
• Be symbolic in nature and shall not replace the official street name used for
addressing purposes;
• Be limited in duration or scope as determined by City Council; and
• Follow the same public input and support requirements as other naming actions.
SECTION 3. Removal or Revocation of a Name or Designation
The City Council reserves the right to remove or revoke any name or honorary designation
previously approved if, in the judgment of the Council, continued recognition would not
serve the best interests of the City.
Grounds for removal or revocation may include, but are not limited to:
• Conviction or admission of a felony or a crime involving moral turpitude;
• Conduct that brings disrepute to the City or is inconsistent with the values or
mission of the City of Wichita Falls;
• Demonstrated public opposition or loss of broad-based community support; or
• A change in use, ownership, or purpose of the facility or street such that the name
is no longer appropriate.
Removal or revocation shall require a majority vote of the City Council after public
notice and an opportunity for interested parties to provide input.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of December, 2025.
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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City Clerk