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Winter Springs gives first reading to ordinance setting procedures for naming buildings, parks and streets
Summary
The City Commission gave first reading and approved on Feb. 24 an ordinance (2025‑07) that establishes written procedures and limitations for naming municipal buildings, parks and streets. The ordinance passed on first reading with unanimous support; public comment suggested a naming contest for Wetlands Park.
The City Commission approved on first reading Ordinance 2025‑07, which would add a new article to the city code establishing procedures for naming buildings, parks and streets.
City Attorney Anthony A. Garganese read the ordinance by title and staff explained it memorializes a consistent process for naming public facilities and rights‑of‑way, including limitations and a requirement that naming decisions be approved by the City Commission. The ordinance was described as a policy to codify existing practice and provide clarity for future naming proposals.
Public comment: Gina Schaefer, speaking as a resident of Winter Springs Village, suggested the city hold a contest to solicit names for what she called Wetlands Park and said the approach should include historical considerations when naming public spaces. William Morrissey asked rhetorically whether the city could designate a “Main Street” to create a central identity.
Motion and vote: Deputy Mayor Cade Resnick moved to approve item 400 (first reading of Ordinance 2025‑07); Commissioner Mark Caruso seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Next steps: This was the ordinance’s first reading and the item remains subject to any required second reading or additional procedural steps contained in the city charter and code before final adoption.
