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Date:Sept.11, File umber: Subject:Rename Town Center Drive to Charities ay in Order to Honor Charitable Organizations in the
2012 City of Fort Worth
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Proposed By:CM Joel Burns City Managees Review: Page:
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It is proposed that:
2. The City Council authorize the City Manager to initiate a street name change to rename Town Center Drive to
Charities Way.
2. Waive any associated application fees for the name change.
DISCUSSION:
Charitable organizations benefit Fort Worth residents in a gide variety of ways, including scientific research,education and
training,food and shelter,support for the arts,environmental action,counseling services and youth outreach.There are
approximately 9,000 nonprofits in Tarrant County. Most are located in Fort Worth and enrich the community and.the lives of
its residents.
In recognition for all the good works that charitable organizations do in Fort Worth,it is recommended that the name of
Town Center Drive between Seminary Drive and Thornhill Drive be officially renamed Charities Way.
The process for implementing the street name change will include notification of the affected property owners prior to City
Council actinn and a Mayor and City Council€_cemar uniration to ronfirm the.ctr°eet 12Ame r_.lrange.after that nuhlir.notifiration
period has occurred..The City wiI l bear the cost of the new street signs.
L ` °Y®
The Law Department finds that this proposal is legal and within the authority of the City Council.
FISC OTE:
The Finance Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds.
CITY MANAGER'S CCS T:
The City Manager has no objection to this proposal.
PROPOSED BY.
?oel Burns
Shing ton
C<ouncilmernber° Ciouncil ember
• LEGALITY
• FISCAL NOTE
Ll CITY MANAGER'SCOMMENTS Approved September 11, 2012
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