Chapter 3.96
PLAZA OF CHAMPIONS
Sections:
3.96.010 Program adopted.
3.96.020 Repealed.
3.96.030 Plaza of Champions fund established.
3.96.010 Program adopted.
The city council hereby approves and adopts a program for selection of persons and organized groups of persons, who have made outstanding contributions to the Kirkland community, to be permanently honored by the community and the city of Kirkland. The program shall be organized and carried out in accordance with the provisions of the document entitled Kirkland Plaza of Champions – Criteria and Elements, which is attached to the original of the ordinance codified in this chapter as Exhibit A and by this reference incorporated herein. The director of parks and community services, with the recommendation of the park board, is authorized to establish further rules, regulations and procedures consistent with the provisions of the ordinance codified in this chapter, including Exhibit A, for the carrying out the program. (Ord. 3794 § 2, 2001: Ord. 3201 § 1, 1990; Ord. 3096 § 1, 1988)
3.96.020 Plaza of Champions committee created.
Repealed by Ord. 3794. (Ord. 3096 § 2, 1988)
3.96.030 Plaza of Champions fund established.
There is hereby established, pursuant Chapter 35A.37 RCW and RCW 35.21.070, et seq., a special fund which shall be identified as the Plaza of Champions fund. Expenditures from said fund shall be made only for the purpose of paying costs, expenses, maintenance and capital improvements, if any, incurred in the carrying out of the program adopted by Section 3.96.010. All gifts (except contributions of personal services), made to the city, including all moneys and other gifts solicited or received by the park board shall be deposited in said fund. The moneys in said fund may be allowed to accumulate from year to year until the city council determines to expend the moneys in the fund for the purpose and purposes hereinabove specified; provided, that any moneys in the fund shall never be expended for any other purpose or purposes than those specified without an approving vote of a three-quarters majority of the members of the city council. Any moneys in the fund at the end of the fiscal year shall not lapse, nor shall the same be a surplus available, or which may be used for any other purpose or purposes than those specified in this chapter.
The city council may direct the transfer to or deposit in said fund of such additional donations, gifts, or other moneys as it may authorize by ordinance, resolution, or motion duly passed. Authorization to expend moneys from said fund shall be subject to approval by the city council. Such approval may be expressed by the inclusion of an item therefor in the biennial budget or such other appropriate action by the city council as may be permitted by law. Such authorization shall not lapse at the end of the biennial budget, but may be carried forward; provided, that such carried-forward appropriation shall be included and so identified in the biennial budget for succeeding years. (Ord. 4566 § 4, 2017: Ord. 3794 § 4, 2001: Ord. 3096 § 3, 1988)
EXHIBIT A
KIRKLAND PLAZA OF CHAMPIONS CRITERIA AND ELEMENTS
It is the desire of the residents of Kirkland to honor and recognize those who live (or have previously lived) in the Greater Kirkland area and have contributed in a significant way to the community. This contribution may be in the form of state, national or international recognition for Kirkland and its residents. This contribution may also be local so long as it has improved the quality of life for a significant segment of the Greater Kirkland community. Criteria for recognition and honor are intended to be both broad and flexible. However, the standards set for this honor are also intended to be high.
An applicant for recognition should satisfy the listed minimum number of the elements from each of the three criteria listed below. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements listed in Criterion I, must meet al least two of the elements from Criterion II, and must meet at least one of the elements from Criterion III.
In addition, the applicant must also furnish a history of achievements. These achievements must have occurred at least one calendar year prior to submission of the application. If the award is granted, the history will be placed in the Kirkland Public Library to serve as a permanent record of the achievement. The honor cannot be conferred unless the history is provided.
Applicants will be reviewed by the park board, whose recommendation will be forwarded to the city council, whose decision will be final. (Amended by Ord. 3794 § 5, 2001)
CRITERION I: LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
The following basic eligibility requirement must be met before a nominee can be considered for possible induction.
ELEMENTS:
1.1 Level of achievement.
The level of achievement by the individual or team must be explicitly stated and should be the highest possible level of achievement in fields such as science, education, citizenship, athletics, the arts (music, drama, literary, fine arts, etc.), medicine, debate, etc.
This basic achievement element also provides the opportunity for nomination of first-time achievements (examples: first Kirkland resident to swim the English Channel, first Kirkland individual or group to participate in a national competition, etc.).
If it is possible to identify the highest possible level of achievement, the applicant must provide a detailed explanation as to why the achievement is considered to be exceptional.
CRITERION II. IDENTITY WITH GREATER KIRKLAND
Applicant must consider Kirkland to be his/her home or identify with Kirkland in such a way that the Kirkland community recognizes the applicant as a “Kirklander.”
At least two of the following elements must be met before a nominee can be considered for possible induction.
ELEMENTS:
2.1
Born in the Kirkland area.
This means that the parent(s) were residing in Kirkland at the time of the candidate’s birth.
2.2
Currently resides in Greater Kirkland area.
Applicant currently has a Kirkland address. Applicant must live at this address at least six months of the year.
2.3
Lived in Greater Kirkland area for at least ten years or longer and considers Kirkland their home town.
2.4
Has improved the quality of life in Greater Kirkland.
2.5
Worked (or has worked) within the community or owns a business in Greater Kirkland area.
The applicant is a past or present Kirkland area business owner or worker who has contributed in a special way to the community.
2.6
None of the above.
An applicant may still be considered even if the preceding elements do not apply. Substantial documentation, however, will be required in this instance so as to demonstrate the applicant’s identity with Greater Kirkland.
CRITERION III. SIGNIFICANCE OF ACHIEVEMENT
The applicant must fully explain the significance of the achievement. It must be further specified if the achievement is the result of an individual or a team effort. No individual members of a team will be recognized. The team members, however, may be recognized by name.
At least one of the following elements must be met before a nominee can be considered for possible induction.
ELEMENTS:
3.1
Recognition of the achievement by the Kirkland community.
Applicant must submit a statement which explains how the community has been affected by the achievement as well as the manner in which the community was informed (e.g., press coverage received subsequent to achievement –include press clippings and any other examples of media coverage).
3.2
Peers recognize this achievement as outstanding.
Persons in the same field must recognize the achievement as outstanding and worthy of recognition. A statement of endorsement for the applicant from leaders in the applicant’s field is expected. The peer group may include a person or persons, residing outside the Kirkland area.
3.3
Played a key role in a group effort which without this individual’s achievement would not have taken place.
The candidate formed an organization or group and was instrumental in making it operational. The group or organization benefited the community in a demonstrable way.
3.4
The achievement has improved the quality of life for a large segment of Greater Kirkland area residents.
For example, the achievement may have resulted in increased educational or recreational opportunities for area residents.
HISTORY REQUIREMENT:
The history and description of the achievements must be in narrative form and in sufficient detail to completely support the conferring of this award. The person or persons writing the history must provide sufficient in-depth history to enable future readers to completely appreciate the significance of the applicant’s contribution. Include, if possible, documents, press clippings, photos or other examples of media coverage related to the achievement.
If the history is written by anyone other than the applicant, it must be read and signed by the applicant (when possible) and thus documented as a true and accurate account. If the award is conferred, the history will be placed in the Kirkland library to serve as a reference and permanent record of the achievement.
KIRKLAND PLAZA OF CHAMPIONS
Application Form
Name of Honored Group or Individual:
Achievement or Award to be Recognized:
Date or Dates of Achievement or Award:
Name of Person(s) Submitting Application: Name
Address
City Zip
Day Eve.
Phone Phone
Relationship to Honored Group or Individual:
If applicable, list members of Group and their roles:
(attach extra page if necessary)
If applicable, list other key individuals and their roles (coach, parent, sponsor, teacher, etc.):
(attach extra page if necessary)
Agreement
In submitting this application, I understand that the applicant must meet the required qualifications, and that this application will be reviewed by the park board, and that their decision will be final. I further understand that if this application is accepted, a fee of $200 will be paid to the City of Kirkland to cover the cost of the plaque, engraving, installation and maintenance. The plaque will not be installed until all application materials are received and the fee has been paid.
Signed: Date:
Signed: Date:
(Amended by Ord. 3794 § 6, 2001)
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Criterion I
LOCAL, STATE, NATIONAL OR INTERNATIONAL LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
Name of Applicant:
Please explain how the applicant meets this eligibility requirement. Attach extra pages as necessary.
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Criterion II
IDENTIFY WITH GREATER KIRKLAND
Name of Applicant:
Please explain how the applicant meets at least two of the elements listed for this eligibility requirement. Attach extra pages as necessary.
Element Explanation
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Criterion III
SIGNIFICANCE OF ACHIEVEMENT
Name of Applicant:
Please explain how the applicant meets at least one of the elements listed for this eligibility requirement. Attach extra pages as necessary.
Element Explanation
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History Requirement
Name of Applicant:
Using the criteria and elements as a guide, please furnish a complete history and description of the achievement in narrative form. Attach extra pages as necessary. Please note that if the history is prepared by anyone other than the applicant, it must be read and signed by the applicant (when possible) and documented as a true account. Please include, if possible, documents, press clippings, photos, or other examples of media coverage related to the achievement.