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Date: File Number: Subject: Atatiana Jefferson Honorary Memorial Designation for Podloits of East Allen Avenueffiast
October 20, 2020 318 1 Maddox Avenue from I14-35W to US 287 and Waiver of Application and Iristallation Fees
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1. Adopt the attached resolution designating portions of East Allen Avenue/East Maddox Avenue
from II4-35W by US 28€7 in honor of t-he ; =-mo;-e,Y of Atatian,= Jeffei_or' and
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
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honor of the memory of Atatiana Jefferson.
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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
educat onal Pursuits at (avier Uniller city of Lou's-ana, vd-ere she r"ecei --C a �aC'< b lC7 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,
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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 ggMmitment of the City and community to implement the
recommenaations of the Task e orce on R-€ ! ',p and- Culture. 'vontinueo efforts are being made to address
disparities in criminal justice, economic development, education, governance, housing, and health.
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required to find that (1) the waiver carries out a public purpose; and (2) there are sufficient controls to
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Date: File Number: Subject: Atatiana Jefferson Honorary Memorial Designation for Portions of East Allen AvenuelEast
October 20, 2020 318 Maddox Avenue from IH-35W to US 2887 and Waiver of Application and Installation Fees
Proposed By: Council Members City Manager's Review: I Page:
Kelly Allen Gray and Ann zadell
Review: I PAGE 2 OF 2
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ifflorth, 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
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FISCAL NOTE:
The Director of Finance certifies that approval of this recommendation will have no material efflect on
City funds.
CITY MANAGER9S COMMENT-.
The Citly Manager has no obJection to this proposal.
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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