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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCP 285 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS COUNCIL PROPOSAL Date:April File Number: Subject: Rename the Carswell Access Road in Honor of Lieutenant Marshall David Barnett Jr. 12,2011 285 Proposed By:Council Member City Manager's Review: Page: Zim Zimmerman City Attorney's Review &// 1J I PAGE 10F 2 It is proposed that: 1. The City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate a street name change to rename the Carswell Access Road the Lt M.D.Barnett Road. 2. Waive any associated application fees for the name change. DISCUSSION: In recognition of Navy Week and the important role that Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth plays in the history of Fort Worth and the role the base plays in out community it is recommended that the access road be officially named the Lieutenant Marshall David Barnett,Jr. Road.This naming occurs in recognition of the extraordinary heroism exhibited by Lieutenant Barnett as he served in the United States Navy Reserve in 1944.The President of the United States awarded the Navy Cross(posthumously)to Lieutenant,Junior Grade,Marshall David Barnett,Jr for his heroic efforts. "BARNETT, MARSHALL DAVID,JR.(KIA) Citation: The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross(Posthumously)to Marshall David Barnett,Jr.(0- 264306),Lieutenant,Junior Grade,U.S.Navy(Reserve),for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Scout Dive Bomber in Bombing Squadron THIRTEEN(VB-13),embarked from the U.S.S.FRANKLIN(CV-13),in action against enemy Japanese forces in the Sibuyan Sea during the Air Battle of Leyte Gulf on 24 October 1944.Lieutenant,Junior Grade, Barnett fought his plane boldly and with relentless determination despite accurate and intense antiaircraft fire during a brilliantly executed attack on a Japanese light cruiser. With his plane badly damaged by a burst of hostile fire in the execution of his dive,he continued his same daring tactics and released his bomb load at perilously low altitude to score a direct hit on the enemy ship.By his superb flying ability, indomitable fighting spirit and cool courage,maintained at great personal risk,Lieutenant,Junior Grade, Barnett contributed immeasurably to the extensive and costly damage inflicted on the Japanese fleet in this vital war area.His conduct throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself,and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service." Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No.340(July 1945) Bom:April 15, 1922 at Dallas,Texas Home Town: Dallas,Texas The process for implementing the street name will include notification of the affected property owners,a public hearing and a Mayor and City Council Communication to confirm the street name change after that public notification period has occurred. I/LEGALITY ❑ FISCAL NOTE ❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS ❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS COUNCIL PROPOSAL Date:April File Number: Subject: Rename the Carswell Access Road in Honor of Lieutenant Marshall David Barnett Jr. 12,2011 285 Proposed By:Council Member City Manager's Review: Page: Zim Zimmerman City Attorney's Review: PAGE 2 OF 2 LEGALITY: The Law Department finds that this proposal is legal and within the authority of the City Council. FISCAL NOTE: The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. The estimated cost to replace the Street signs and conduct the public notice is approximately$2,000 and is proposed to be absorbed in the current operating budget. CITY MANAGER'S COMMENT: The City Manager has no objection to this proposal. 7SED BY: ICA Zim Zimmerman Carter Burdette Councilmember Councilmember CITY OUNCIL APR 12 2011 W/LEGALITY city Secrets T of the ❑ FISCAL NOTE City°fFmtWo&Tmn ❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS ❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL Carswell Access Road Name Change to Lt. M.D. Barnett Road CAHOSA I Sansom Park a � o n ,;L[rke Worth < N W yj z J W OMON A ERST a =mimes PUF DUE NGL EYo 7� DARTI IOUTH~ PENROD s: J W OTRE AME O KESSLER ` Au A MENA LANE oG OG U C Mush Ix B OCK ScJ River Oaks GGA 9W O BLACK OAK $ ILDER G Q► s sc �5 w SUNDOWN 3 0 < W to w WALNU NORMA J OS COSTEN c ST JO NS yG�` °D W us NGE THOMA ERCULES •,••,•'s,• TAYLO ARK PERIMETER • SBURY Nog. now OC 1'(Z Q- "�`� F+ Legend � tverorth Village LJ Fort Worth City Limit = W R8� 9 } oz Carswell NAS wtrrSFrr Y a Adjacent City II CEMENT R� Lake S < TRIGG WELL FORT WORTH Planning and DevabpmeFt Depeftra 4W I-BK 0 025 0 5 MIs O RIQMT Mi CITY OF FORT VMT UN L"OR21D REPRCOUCTgM W A VIOLATION OF N4UC ASE LAIN 8 TNS D4T11I.7D E USED FOR A ORAPWAL REPRESEMTAMN ONLY TRE ACCURACY IS MOTTO E TAKEM I © USED A.GTA PRODUCED FOR SONNEERIMO MAPOES OR RT A REDNTEIED PROFESSOMAL LAND SURVEYOR.THE CITY OF FORT YVORTM ASSUMES MO AESPOMSAM OY FOR THE ACCURACY OF SMO GTA.