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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCP 318 Us, TFIXAS C 1ry OF FORT WORT f� €�IuV' tT{rp r fu _7 '�Z 3Y F; l .. 5 _ — 6 Date: File Number: Subject:Atatiana Jefferson Honorary Memorial Designation for Podloits of East Allen Avenueffiast October 20,2020 318 Maddox Avenue from I14-35W to US 287 and Waiver of Application and Iristallation Fees Proposed By:Council Members City Manager's Review: ,: Rage: Kelly Allen Gray and Ann Zadeh ' ICity Aftorney's Review:. )�;; c4l �� ,1����G-tz���� � PAvE 1 OF 2 €' o •z_• sri tom••.. it•= ,F is; eTs i�e_`s�i.-,L=iy e`rf�'s �g€� ztive �e:d+-eye: c 1. Adopt the attached resolution designating portions of East Allen Avenue/East Maddox Avenue from II4-35W by US 287 in honor of t-he;=-moi-e,Y of Atati�n-n Jafeison- and 2. Waive the fee for the application in the amount of$700 and sign fabrication and installation costs. 15 c, DISCUSSION: - _ It has been proposed that portions of East Allen Avenue from IH-35W to Beverly Avenue and East P.._�_i___ _ __, r'�___r_ _- fir_r�—_z— ;= si[s T __s__f _ •r_ •_ r__ r__ �__'-- � €!t€r UUVil�IUMN!Ue €€oniv 'L,e;�°idy �ti�!EL4 :V U0, Zc,_ , ^M--5, Ut-'Pii_HUV 1 f C�!u eiti;—.:!!UQ. rOA-- T�L:��'!�13ai:�� Ste = honor of the memory of Atatiana Jefferson. na.s.: °- g is c_:. R��. » a, a€�... n© :qnr oz lr != hf_e€ana mile Ieie_,. i_€€�^--.r`o , � i-r:sil natrr_re! known n s calf = :ey;T horn Tres eie r�r�e sr1h=r art €Rsh in a sr_ €Alf _ Texas. The youngest of four siblings, Ashley, Adarius, and Amber, ,Tay was a tomboy at heart who love climbing trees, exploring the great outdoors and video games. A studious, lifelong learner with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, Tay was an[ avid reader and accomplished student, consistently earning recognition for academic achievements. - Atatiana graduated from Lake Highlands High School in Dallas Texas in 2010. She continued her !a educational Pursuits at (avie'r' Uniller s'bi of Lows-ana, vd-ere she r ecei --C a ��C'<-' of Science Degree in Biology. Atatiana was a born nurturer who knew medicine was her calling and helped her mother and sister with their medical illnesses. After her mother, Yolanda Carr, moved to Fort Worth, r Li �fi fi '� --A,,, inn is. P k4 ;M,.—r3 `�Yerfsr errs "K.r,t�rs` ;'rb er,��l rrscr,ir+�1 3 .ems^ . .. :-.. :..-.;.� P.-.. s;.s .e.. s.•�: i:z: f�:tavc:..-d:r ::: a.f:. _._::.. :.::+e:� ..� �.'e-.:.:sue cs:� ._e-.. .ttw.:.._ - facilities during her mother's illness. She expressed the desire to make permanent plans in Fort Worth so that she could eventually give back to her community. The City and the community, in honor of Atatiana's memory, have engaged in meaningful discussions and reflections about race and its effect on different relationships among groups in the Fort Worth. These discussions have reinforced the cgMmitment of the City and community to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on R ,C ono Cuiture. .Yontinueo efforts areo:ing7aCetoddress a disparities in criminal justice, economic development, education, governance, housing, and health. irs .. « inn ,r ` < Eof dUe1r ?- vvrG:ee fhup �J w1 iu s i Ff i: i:> v:v Fi€G?i V.in1 vi4t", ?-G 4.=-.� *ay.i r vi€ t''. a required to find that (1)the waiver carries out a public purpose; and (2) there are sufficient controls to LEGALITY ® FISCAL NOTE - • CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS CITY POLICIES MANUAL f 9 � C MY OF Ft,ORT -*VC)RTH, TEXAS Date: File Number: Subject:Atatiana Jefferson Honorary Memorial Designation for Portions of East Allen AvenuelEast October 20,2020 318 I Maddox Avenue from IH-35W to US 2887 and Waiver of Application and Installation Fees Proposed By:Council Members City Manager's Review: gage: Kelly Allen Gray and Ann Zadeh "Ity Aft a na F. y's Review: PAGE 2 OF -fh -gzg�r Set �Llfi---nn e�;!w F-,, 'I t�:a+ffia ih r�F�i ir i al designation and fflo rt h, the memori fee waivers are appropriate and serve a public purpose. If approved, the City's Transportation and Public Works Department will fabricate and install street sign fnppe4a.nq f-.-4`h rw- 7 thpt thn ni h" 'C LEGALITY: 1- if— r ------- Jig lian,iffic ECIP izz .6 ki i -V OT Jpe L iY FISCAL NOTE: The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material efflect on City funds. CITY MANAGER9S COMMENT-. The City Manager has no obiection to this proposal. Kelly Alle ray 6 2ade�---/ %� . An PC- -if 16 Bing e;:e M E! LEGALITY 0 FISCAL l OTE Ll CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS L3 CITY POLICIES MANUAL A Resolution NO. AUTHORIZING THE HONORARY DESIGNATION OF A PORTION OF EAST ALLEN AVENUE/EAST MADDOX AVENUE FROM IH-35W TO US 287 FOR ATATIANA JEFFERSON WHEREAS Atatiana Koquice Jefferson, affectionally known as "Tay", was born on November 28,1990; and WHEREAS Atatiana Jefferson graduated with a pre-med degree in Biology from Xavier University of Louisiana in 2014 and was working in pharmaceutical equipment sales; and WHEREAS Atatiana Jefferson was making plans to further her education in medicine in the City of Fort Worth so that she could give back to her community,but tragically died on October 12, 2019; and WHEREAS the City and the community, in honor of Atatiana's memory, have engaged in meaningful discussions and reflections about race and its effect on different relationships among groups in Fort Worth; and WHEREAS these discussions have reinforced the commitment of the City and community to implement the recommendations of the Task Force on Race and Culture, and continued efforts are being made to address disparities in criminal justice, economic development, education, governance,housing, and health; and WHEREAS the City of Fort Worth wishes to honor Atatiana Jefferson by designating a portion of East Allen Avenue/East Maddox Avenue from IH-35W to US 287, as depicted on the attached map, in honor of her memory. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS, THAT: A portion of East Allen Avenue/East Maddox Avenue from IH-35W to US 287 be given an honorary designation in memory of Atatiana Jefferson using street sign toppers. Adopted this day of 2020. ATTEST: By: ..........____ Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary