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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 20398-09-2012ORDINANCE NO. 20398-09-2012 AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF BELL SPUR ROAD TO "BELL HELICOPTER BOULEVARD" ; MAKING THIS ORDINANCE CUMULATIVE OF ALL OTHER ORDINANCES AFFECTING STREET NAMES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS; SECTION 1. That the name of Bell Spur Road; as more specifically described in Exhibit "A" attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference, be and the same is hereby changed to "Bell Helicopter Boulevard". SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances affecting the names of streets in the city of Fort Worth except insofar as it may be in conflict with the provisions of those ordinances, in which instance they are expressly repealed. SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption. APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY: Assistant City Attorney Adopted and Effective: September 18, 2012 City of Fort Worth., Texas Mayor and Council COMMUnication C 'OUNCILACTIOW' Approved on 9/,,,18/2012,- 01 DATE: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 REFERENCE NO.: **PZ-2992 LOG NAME: 060065030 SN-01 2-003 SUBJECT: Adopt Ordinance Changing the Name of Bell Spur Road to Bell Helicopter Boulevard from Hurst Boulevard to Trinity Boulevard (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council adopt the attached ordinance changing the name of Bell Spur Road to Bell Helicopter Boulevard from Hurst Boulevard to Trinity Boulevard. DISCUSSION: Bell Helicopter is working on a corporate revitalization effort, which includes new facilities and substantial renovations at their main campus in Fort Worth. As part of their new headquarters construction, they would like to request a name change for the street adjacent to their new headquarters location. They would like to have the name of the street changed to Bell Helicopter Boulevard, so that their address can be changed to reflect their corporate presence in Fort Worth. A map showing the location of the proposed street name change is attached as Exhibit A. The Fire Department supports this street name change request The Transportation and Public Works Department estimates that the cost for changing and installing a new street name sign to be paid by Bell Helicopter will be in the amount of $122.50. Notice of the proposed street name change was sent on August 27, 2012 to adjacent property owners along both sides of the affected street providing information regarding the proposed street name change. A copy of the notice is attached as Exhibit B. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5. FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City funds. Logname: 060065030 SN-012-003 Page 1 of 2 FUND CENTERS: TO Fund/Account/Centers CERTIFICATIONS: Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Originating Department Head: Additional Information Contact: FROM Fund/Account/Centers Fernando Costa (6122) Randle Harwood (6101) Alexander Parks (2638) Logname: 060065030 SN-012-003 Page 2 of 2 August 27, 2012 NOTICE OF PROPOSED STREET NAME CHANGE Existing Bell Spur Road to Bell Helicopter Boulevard Case No. SN-012-003 The City of Fort Worth City Council will consider the request of Bell Helicopter, to change the name of Bell Spur Drive to Bell Helicopter Drive at the date and time indicated below: September 18, 2012 at 10 am in the City Council Chamber on the 2nd Floor, 1000 Throckmorton Street If the proposal is adopted, the existing Bell Spur Road from Hurst Boulevard to Trinity Boulevard will be changed to Bell Helicopter Boulevard. A map exhibit is attached, showing the limits of the proposed street name change. This notice is intended to notify abutting property owners of the scheduled meeting. You are invited to attend the City Council meeting and express an opinion relative to the proposed change in street name. This is not a summons to appear at the meeting. If you cannot attend, you may submit your comments in writing to the Planning and Development Department, Platting Division, ATTN: Allison Gray, Planning Manager, Municipal Building, Fort Worth, Texas, 76102, prior to the hearing date. All such statements received will be presented to the City Council for their consideration. Additional information or inquiries may be directed to Ms. Gray at 817-392-8030. Sincerely, Allison Gray Planning Manager Planning and Development Department City of Fort Worth cc CM Frank Moss