HomeMy WebLinkAbout5678-01.03.2023 City SealPrepared by LeAnn M. Even, Deputy City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo,
IA 50703, (319) 291-4323.
ORDINANCE NO. 5678
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF WATERLOO CODE OF
ORDINANCES BY REPEALING SECTION 2, MUNICIPAL SEAL, OF
CHAPTER 2, MUNICIPAL CHARTER AND SEAL, TITLE 1,
ADMINISTRATION, AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW SECTION 2,
CITY SEAL AND LOGO.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 2, Municipal Seal, of Chapter 2, Municipal Charter and Seal, of
Title 1, Administration, is hereby repealed and a new Section 2, City Seal and Logo, of Chapter 2,
Municipal Charter and Seal, of Title 1, Administration, is hereby enacted in lieu thereof as follows:
1-2-2: CITY SEAL AND LOGO:
A. CITY SEAL: A seal having in the center an image consisting of the Cedar River on the bottom
of the image, the covered 4th Street Bridge spanning the Cedar River in the center, vegetation
appearing directly above the bridge, and a depiction of buildings representing the city skyline
behind the vegetation. Arching along the top of the image are the words "CITY OF WATERLOO"
and arching along the bottom of the image are the words "OFFICIAL SEAL". The words on top
and bottom of the image are separated by one small circle on the right and left side of the image
that lies parallel on either side with the image of the 4th Street Bridge. The city clerk shall procure
such a seal, have the custody of the seal, and cause it to be affixed to all documents, resolutions,
ordinances, transcripts, orders or certificates, which it may be necessary or proper to authenticate
as an official city document. Any use of the city seal in a manner inconsistent with this section,
or by a person not authorized by this section, shall be a violation of this code. The image of the
seal appear in the colors shown below as follows:
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B. CITY LOGO: The city logo consists of the words "CITY OF WATERLOO" with a large,
stylized "W". The city logo may also appear with the tagline "Community of Opportunity" or
the name of a city department below Waterloo. The image of the city logo appear in the colors
shown below as follows:
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Community of Opportunity
C. All uses of the image of the city seal and city logo are restricted to official city business and
such other appropriate uses that further the operations of the city as may be authorized in writing
by the mayor, the mayor's designee(s) or city clerk, or as otherwise specifically permitted by this
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Code. This Section shall not prohibit the public from displaying the image of the city seal and
city logo for the purpose of promoting community pride.
D. City officers, city employees, members of the city council, and members of city boards and
commissions may use stationary, printed materials, pins, clothing, flags, and other articles with
the image of the city seal or city logo while acting within the scope of their office or
employment.
E. No person, including any elected officer of the city, may use the image of the city seal or city
logo in any correspondence or other printed materials distributed in favor of or against any ballot
measure or in favor of or against any candidate for public office.
F. The image of the city seal or city logo may be at times requested for use by outside entities or
agencies for events co -hosted or supported by the city. All such requests must be submitted to
the mayor or the mayor's designee(s) who has the discretion to approve or deny such requests,
and to promulgate the manner, timing, and format of such requests.
G. City departments, such as the police department, fire department, library, leisure services,
and airport, may adopt department logos. Such logos shall be approved by the mayor prior to
use.
H. The city may adopt trademarks and service marks to protect the use of its name, marks, and
ensure that the city shares in the benefits derived from commercial and non-commercial use of
its marks in order to comply with and assure protection under federal trademark law.
I. It shall be unlawful for any person to make or use the city seal or city logo fraudulently, or
without express written permission of the City of Waterloo. Unauthorized use of the city seal or
city logo shall be a violation of this Code.
Section 2. If any section, provision, or part of this chapter shall be adjudged invalid or
unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of this chapter as a whole or any
section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and
publication as provided by law.
INTRODUCED: January 3, 2023
PASSED 1st CONSIDERATION: January 3, 2023
PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION: January 3, 2023
PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION: January 3, 2023
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 3rd day of January, 2023.
ATTEST:
Kelley Felchle
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk
SEAL
Quentin Hart, Mayor