HomeMy WebLinkAbout(0020) M&C 21-0790 (3)City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 10/12/21 M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 21-0790
LOG NAME: 20STREET NAME CHANGE FOR LIZZIE DAVIS
SUBJECT
(CD 5) Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of Lizzie Davis Street Between Katy Street and Pollard -Smith Avenue to Russell Path Drive
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance changing the name of Lizzie Davis Street between Katy Street and Pollard -Smith
Avenue to Russell Path Drive.
DISCUSSION:
The street name change is being requested by the residents along Lizzie Davis Street. A map of the proposed street name change is attached
and included. The application was signed by all adjacent property owners. Notice of the proposed street name change was sent on September
28, 2021 to ten adjacent property owners along both sides of the street as well as to all registered neighborhood organizations within 1/4 mile. A
copy of the notice for the City Council hearing is included and attached.
The applicants will bear the cost of the design and installation of the new street signs in the amount of $170.00. The Transportation and Public
Works Department is responsible for the collection and deposit of funds due to the City. Transportation and Public Works will use the funds
provided by the applicants to design and install one sign bearing the new street name: Russell Path Drive.
In memory of the late James Edward Russell and Irene Hall Russell, the street name change would honor their legacy. The Russell family was one
of the original families in the Stop Six neighborhood and resided there for over 60 years. In 1942, James and Irene Russell purchased their first
property at 1700 Liberty Street and in 1955 they purchased a 2nd property located at 1701 Lizzie Davis Street. Their address was recently
changed to 5130 Pollard -Smith Avenue, by Ordinance No. 24244-06-2020.
James Russell had one of the first barber shops in the Stop Six community located at 1527 Amanda Avenue. James Russell volunteered and
worked at Kirkpatrick High School where he taught mechanics and also provided free haircuts for underprivileged children and families. Irene
Russell was a unique seamstress who owned and operated Irene's Draperies for over 50 years. Irene's Draperies was the first custom drapery
shop in the Stop Six community. Throughout her life, she designed custom draperies and top treatments for many churches, local businesses, and
private homes in the Stop Six community, and to customers in surrounding cities.
The street name will take effect on October 13, 2021.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 5.
The Fire Department approved 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 this recommendation will have no material effect on City funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Dana Burghdoff 8018
Originating Business Unit Head: William Johnson 7801
Additional Information Contact: Tanya Brooks 7861