HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 18605-05-2009ORDINANCE NO 18605-OS-2009
AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF ARCH ADAMS
STREET FROM LANCASTER AVENUE TO WEST 7T" STREET TO
`VAN CLIBURN WAY" 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 Arch Adams Street from its intersections with Lancaster Avenue to
West 7~h Street; as more specifically described in Exhibit A attached hereto and
incorporated herein by reference, be and the same is hereby changed to `Van Cliburn Way"
SECTION 2.
That this ordinance shall be cumulative of all other ordinances affecting the names of
streets m the city of Fort Worth except insofar as rt may be m conflict with the provisions of
those ordinances, m which instance they are expressly repealed.
SECTION 3
That this ordinance shall take effect upon adoption.
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY
Assistant ity Attorney
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Adopted and Effective May 12, 2009
City of Fort Worth, Texas
Mayor and Council Communication
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COUNCIL ACTION:... Approved on 5/12/2009; -Ord. No. 18605-05-2009
DATE Tuesday May 12 2009 REFERENCE NO PZ 2824
LOG NAME 060065030 SN-09-003
SUBJECT
Adopt an Ordinance Changing the Name of a Portion of Arch Adams Street between Lancaster Avenue
and West Seventh Street to Van Cliburn Way
RECOMMENDATION
It is recommended that the City Council adopt an ordinance changing the name of a Portion of Arch
Adams Street between Lancaster Avenue to West Seventh Street to Van Cliburn Way
DISCUSSION
The City of Fort Worth has requested a street name change for Arch Adams Street from West Seventh
Street to Lancaster Avenue as depicted on the attached map (Exhibit A) Resolution No 3253-09-2005
allows the City Council to name city facilities after living individuals in limited circumstances The individual
must have made an extraordinary contribution for the betterment of all Fort Worth
Van Cliburn's victory in the first International Tchaikovsky Competition held in Moscow at the height of the
Cold War made him an instant American hero He has served as an ambassador of American culture and
was instrumental in the raising of the iron curtain Mr Cliburn has made Fort Worth his home for many
years and the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition held here every four years brings world renown
to the City 2009 marks the 50th anniversary of the Van Cliburn Foundation Competition
The City of Fort Worth submitted the request for a street name change in April 2009
The Fire Department supports this street name change request.
The Transportation and Public Works Department states that the applicant's cost for changing and
installing new street name signs will be $1 300 00
Pursuant to Texas state statute a public hearing must precede the ordinance adoption of the proposed
change Notice to affected property owners along both sides of the street being changed was mailed on
April 23 2008 A copy of the notice is attached as Exhibit B
The proposed street name change lies within COUNCIL DISTRICT 7
FISCAL INFORMATION /CERTIFICATION
The Finance Management Services Director certifies that this action will have no material effect on City
funds
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FUND CENTERS
TO Fund/AccounbCenters
CERTIFICATIONS
Submitted for City Manager's Office b~
Originating Department Head.
Additional Information Contact:
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FROM Fund/AccountlCenters
Fernando Costa (6140)
Susan Alanis (8042)
Alex Parks (2638)
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