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COUNCIL PROPOSAL
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PROPOSAL:
It is proposed that the City Council:
I. Authorize the City Manager to initiate a street name change for Arch Adams Street to Van Cliburn Way, from Lancaster
Avenue to West 7*Street,and
2. Waive the fee for the application in the amount of S682.
DISCUSSION:
Resolution 3253-09-2005 allows the City Council to name city facilities after living individuals in limited circumstances. The
individual must have made an extraordinary contribution for the betterment of all Fort Worth. It has been proposed that a portion
of Arch Adams Street between Lancaster Avenue and West 7's Street be named Van Cliburn Way,as depicted on the attached
map.
Van Cliburn's victory in the first International Tchaikovsky Competition held in Moscow at the height of the Cold War made him
an instant American hero. He has served as an ambassador of American culture and was instrumental in the raising of the iron
curtain. Mr.Cliburn has made Fort Worth his home for many years and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition held
here every four years brings world renown to the City.2009 marks the 50*anniversary of the Van Cliburn Foundation
Competition.
The street is currently named for Major A. G. Adams, a Confederate Army officer. Major Adams fought in many battles and
resided in Marshall, Texas after his discharge from the Army. Arch Adams Street is included in a 1928 directory of city street
names. The portion of the street located between West 7's Street and Bailey Avenue will remain named Arch Adams Street and
appropriately reflect the planned realignment of the street.
LEGALITY:
The Law Department finds that this proposal is legal and within the authority of the City Council.
FISCAL NOTE: APPROVED
rhe Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City fun4ITY COUNCIL
CITY .M&NAGER'S COWMEYT: APR 2 12009
Fhe CityManager has no objection to this proposal.
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Carter Burdene Joel Burns
Councilmember Councilmember
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