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Discussion
It is proposed that the City Council adopt the attached
resolution naming the Meacham Boulevard Overpass at the
Burlington Northern Railroad "EDD LOTT VIADUCT" .
It is felt that honoring J. E. (Edd) Lott ( 1915-1982) by the
naming of this Meacham Boulevard bridge is very appropriate due
to his many civic contributions and especially his effort to
achieve the Meacham Boulevard improvement.
The Meacham Boulevard Committee will prepare a bronze plaque to
be placed on the bridge which is under construction and scheduled
for completion late summer of this year .
Legality
The City Attorney has reviewed the attached proposed resolution .
City Manager' s Comments
The CMO has reviewed this proposal and has no objections to it .
LEGALITY El
FISCAL NOTE
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
A Resolution
Adopted Resolution No. M)5
A RESOLUTION NAMING MEACHAM BOULEVARD OVERPASS, AT THE BURLINGTON
NORTHERN RAIL YARD, "EDD LOTT VIADUCT"
WHEREAS, during his life time Mr. J.E. (Edd) Lott made
significant contributions to the growth of Fort Worth
and to the needs of its citizens; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth through its duly elected City
Council representatives and Mayor wish to recognize
and express appreciation for Mr. Lott' s foresight and
efforts on behalf of building a community and for his
unselfish and outstanding civic service; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth desires to establish a permanent
and lasting tribute to Mr. Lott
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED By the City Council of Fort Worth,
Texas :
THAT, the City Council of Fort Worth does name the Meacham
Boulevard Bridge, which passes over Burlington Northern
Rail Yard between Deen Road and Blue Mound Road, as "Edd
Lott Viaduct as a lasting tribute to one of Fort Worth's
Owl outstanding citizen and civic leader on this day , March 5,
1991 .
By
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