It is the purpose and intent of this article that the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the employees of the Village of Pleasant Prairie be promoted by the prohibition of smoking in all municipal facilities. It is the purpose of this article to prohibit smoking in all municipal facilities within the jurisdiction of the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Village Board of the Village of Pleasant Prairie as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 5-17-1993 (§ 11.10 of the 1988 Code)]
In this article, the following words shall have the following meanings:
Any building or structure located on land owned or leased by the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
The burning of any tobacco material by manner of cigarette, pipe or any form of cigar or the use of any vapor product as defined in § 139.75(14), Wis. Stats.
[Amended 11-4-2019 by Ord. No. 19-39]
Smoking is prohibited in all municipal facilities.
The Village Administrator shall develop rules for the implementation and enforcement of this article.
Any person found guilty of a violation of any of the provisions of this article shall forfeit not less than $50 nor more than $500 for each such offense and, in default of the payment thereof, shall be imprisoned in the Kenosha County Jail for a period of not more than 30 days.
[Adopted 11-24-2025 by Ord. No. 25-49]
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Editor's Note: Former Art. II, Rental of Roger Prange Municipal Center, adopted 12-15-1997 and amended to "Rental of Fire Station No. 2 Training Room" 2-6-2012 by Ord. No. 12-10, was repealed 8-16-2021 by Ord. No. 21-18.
A.
The Village of Pleasant Prairie established the following policy to provide a uniform set of guidelines regarding requests for naming or renaming of Village facilities and the designation of honorary street names. All facility and amenity names shall be compatible with community interest and reflect the values of the Village of Pleasant Prairie.
B.
This policy shall establish guidelines, criteria, and process for naming or renaming Village facilities.
(1)
The Village Board shall have final authority to name and rename Village facilities.
(2)
The Village Board may pursue honorary naming for commemorative, cultural, and historic goals or branded naming for marketability, revenue generation, and cost recovery goals at Village facilities at their discretion.
(3)
Any naming of Village facilities in honor of an individual, family, or entity shall not be considered permanent and may be revoked at the discretion of the Village Board or upon termination of contract.
(4)
The donation of land, facilities, or funds for the acquisition, renovation, or maintenance of Village facilities shall not constitute an obligation by the Village to name the facility or any portion thereof after an individual, family, or entity.
(5)
As opportunities arise, the Village Board shall re-visit the list of potential names to consider additions and/or specific naming opportunities.
A.
Village-owned facility names should be unique to the Village of Pleasant Prairie, have a lasting significance, be familiar to a majority of the citizens, and be easy to recall. Before proceeding with any naming, the Village of Pleasant Prairie will carefully consider all circumstances surrounding the naming, including the overall benefit to the Village and whether displaying the name is and will continue to be a positive reflection on the Village.
B.
The term "facility" shall describe any Village-owned building, park, linear trail, or other feature as determined by the Village Board.
(1)
For commemorative naming, a facility may be named for an individual, living or dead, if the individual has provided creditable service to the community and has attained prominence locally based on contributions to the public.
(2)
A facility may be named for an individual, family, or entity that has provided a culturally significant contribution to the surrounding area or community.
(3)
A facility may be named for significant natural geologic features, native flora or fauna, or significant historical events.
(4)
A facility may be given any name which the Village Board determines advances a particular branding objective in order to enhance the Village's ability to enhance service provision through revenue generation at the site.
(5)
Names that reflect the Village's ethnic and cultural diversity are encouraged.
(6)
A feature within a facility may be dedicated to an individual, family, or entity using the above criteria without naming or renaming the facility in which the feature is located.
C.
Parks and Recreation. The Parks and Recreation Department is hereby delegated to directly make determinations regarding advertising, marketing promotions and sponsorships concerning park facilities, amenities and programs of the Parks and Recreation Department, subject to the following:
Except as delegated to the Parks and Recreation Department as outlined in § 68-7C, the naming and renaming of all Village facilities, parks, trails, and features shall be considered by the Village Board. The Board may request or review name options from a variety of input methods as part of the naming consideration. Concurrently with the facility design process, Village staff will brief the Village Board on the project and seek direction regarding the naming goals, honorary or branding, the desired input process, and the timeline for a final naming decision. Names options pursuant to this direction will then be brought to the Village Board for consideration. The full Village Board shall have final authority to name and rename Village facilities, parks, trails, and features. The naming process should begin early in the facility construction process to ensure adequate time for decisionmaking, adoption, and implementation.
A.
In order to protect the values and integrity of the Village of Pleasant Prairie and its facilities, the following categories of sponsorship, advertising and naming rights are strictly prohibited:
(1)
Tobacco and vaping products.
(2)
Recreational and illegal drugs or substances.
(3)
Alcoholic beverages and related products.
(4)
Adult or sexually explicit content.
(5)
Weapons, firearms, or ammunition.
(6)
Gambling and gaming establishments not legally permitted within the Village.
(7)
Content that promotes violence, discrimination, or hate speech.
(8)
Political campaign materials or endorsements of individual candidates, parties, ballot issues, or urging positions on legislation, public issues, or political education.
(9)
False, misleading, or deceptive content.
(10)
Intellectual property violations.
(11)
Religious organizations, services, or messages.
(12)
Any other product, service, or message deemed inconsistent with the mission, values, or family-friendly environment of the Village and its facilities.
(13)
Any gifts, sponsorships, advertising or naming rights by applicants or prospective applicants, for Village regulatory approvals, if it may be improper under state or local ethics codes.
B.
The Village Board retains final authority to determine whether proposed sponsorship or advertisement violates these prohibitions.