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Home My WebLink AboutResolution 5430-10-2020 AResolution NO. 5430-10-2020 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 20th day of October 2020. ATTEST: ,o'd44on o�°�oRTZlw !y�a cp y o o-4 Mary J. Kayser, City Secretary w o o=� �� 0 o d o ° °0 �y °°°o°oo 0 02 CM,- OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS Date. File Number: Subject:Atatiana Jefferson Honorary Memorial Designation for Portions of East Allen Avenue/East October 20,2020 318 Maddox Avenue from IN-35W to US 287 and Waiver of Application and Installation Fees Proposed By:Council Members I j Kelly Allen Gray and Ann Zadeh City Manager's Review: ' Page: City Attorney's Review: 'y lL �- PAGE 1 OF 2 1. Adopt the attached resolution designating portions of East Allen Avenue/East Maddox Avenue from lH-31;XA1 fn 1 lC 'R7 in 1 nnn.r of the rr error:, of falfiana jeffer`on: an!22 m _ -i 2. Waive the fee for the application in the amount of$700 and sign fabrication and installation costs. DISCUSSION: It has been proposed that portions of East Allen Avenue from IH-35W to Beverly Avenue and East xem i!+i�L!:V� PSi+G93J�. ??V9i: :jr.1 r::� %i§�?ri-?L ?:`: iJ� =r;i, ^� laC�i:aL�i? ;jib _.sue r?!L>r i=?3i•-.+J� i15��, honor of the memory of Atatiana Jefferson. r-fnfiA rr_ rte es r,eel 'r�i?r.F�risr a?ru Vair'iesr:r EJ i?_r ii�i r� a.y rf iivM� erE eE?? in e�rF r�r -eii�l?i iri • wte ii: rr?1,n s, 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 IG 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 ed cati°onai Pursuits at wavier University of Leu1;!'aria, where S'ne ;e(;`r edaa Bachelor of Sklence :? 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, G Atntians, nn-Aa r„ma c in f i,4har i=r?ar a itraiinn in nry ;A1^ �., sAiNara e'e-ry n'es $'era lr,,7 meddir5i 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 commitment of the City and community to implement the recommendations of the_Task Force on Dace and vulture. Continued efforts are being made to address disparities in criminal Justice, economic development, education, governance, housing, and health. ..«_- dU :.:� tan �i:r_� - - -,,L -_;.r r;�..� a� _fni?.-.iuii QLO i +++ a;. .::.. ,il.i F.+::v..c a:v:: :..v —r:ra,+ Simi i :uiii iv�C•i:i V:? ui ii.? n.viuiiu ii vi i viJviv, :i?G vii'r -vV:.ii ivn tv required to find that (1)the waiver carries out a public purpose; and (2)there are sufficient controls to ,G n LEGALITY r ❑ FISCAL NOTE ❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS ❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL G CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS COUNCIL PROPOSAL Date: File Number: Subject:Atatiana Jefferson Honorary Memorial Designation for Portions of East Allen AvenuelEast October 20, Maddox Avenue from IH-35W to US 287 and Waiver of Application and Installation Fees 2020 Proposed By:Council Members City Manager's Review: Page: Kelly Allen Gray and Council Member----- City Attorney's Review: PAGE 2 OF 2 ensure that the public purpose is carried out. Given the legacy of Atatiana!efferson in the City of Fort Worth, the memorial designation and 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 toppers for the memorial designation, ensuring that the public purpose is carded out. LEGALITY: The Law Department,finds that this proposal is legal and within the authority of the City Council. FISCAL NOTE: The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds. , CITY MANAGER'S COMMENT: The City Manager has no objection to this proposal. Kelly Alle ray Ann Zade ncil ember Council Member g, ❑ LEGALITY ❑ FISCAL NOTE ❑ CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS ❑ CITY POLICIES MANUAL