HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0032) M&C 20-0432City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 06/16/20 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 20-0432
LOG NAME: 20STREET NAME CHANGE - SAYLES TRAIL
SUBJECT
Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Kutman Court between Birdell Street and Wiseman Avenue to Sayles Trail and Authorize
Related Waivers (COUNCIL DISTRICT 5)
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize certain waivers and adopt an ordinance changing the name of a portion of Kutman Court
between Birdell Street and Wiseman Avenue to Sayles Trail.
DISCUSSION:
City Council approved Council Proposal No. 317 on June 4, 2020 which requested authorization to change the portion of Kutman Court between
Birdell Street and Wiseman Avenue to Sayles Trail as shown in the attached location map (Exhibit "A"). The City Council approval also authorized
staff to waive the $700.00 application fee and requirements to submit names, addresses and signatures of all abutting property owners
concurring with the proposed street name change.
Pastor Kenneth Sayles' leadership as a Dunbar Wildcat quarterback is scoring big wins in the Stop Six community on one of the most blighted
streets in the neighborhood. When a fire destroyed his church, Sayles was committed to remaining in the Stop Six Community and acquired a
tax -foreclosed property on Calumet at Birdell. While remodeling, supplies were often stolen with no witnesses to the crime. Very few of the
duplexes on Birdell were occupied, most were boarded up and provided cover to those who were engaged in criminal activity. The intersection of
Birdell and Calumet began to change as new property owners started obtaining and remodeling the duplexes on Birdell. One resident stated
Pastor Sayles is doing what the Church is supposed to do: Shine a Light of love.
The Fire Department supports this street name change request.
A Form 1295 is not required because: This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of these recommendations will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office W. Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861