HomeMy WebLinkAbout(13) 13146: RAYMOND SCOTT INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: STEVF~ FITZGIBBONS, CITY MANAGER
FROM: D_AT.R L. WATSON, DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
SUBJECT: P.R. NO. 13146 - PUBLIC HEARING FOR STREET NAME CHANGE
(RAYMOND SCOTI)
nAT£: 05/18/05
RECOMMENDATION:
I recommend that Proposed Resolution No. 13416 be approved. This Resolution would
consider calling a public hearing to consider renaming Kansas Ave. from W. 7th Street to
W. 19th Street to Raymond Scott Ave.
BACKGROUND:
The Port Arthur Code of Ordinances provides that if 75% of the businesses and 75% of
the residences along a street agree to a proposed name change, that a public hearing shall
be called to consider the request. The required signatures have been provided for this
proposed name change.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT:
None
STAFFING/EMPLOYEE EFFECT:
None
SUMMARY:
I recommend that Proposed Resolution No. 13146 be approved.
P.1L No. 13146
05/17/05 DLW
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER WHETHER OR NOT TO RENAME KANSAS
AVE. FROM W. 7TM TO W 19TM STREET TO RAYMOND
SCOTT AVE.
WHEREAS, a request has been made to change the name of Kansas Ave. from W 7t~ St. to W.
19th St. to Raymond Scott Ave.; and,
WHEREAS, 75% of the existing businesses and 75% or,he existing residences have approved
the change; and; now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
THAT the City Council of the City of Port Arthur will hold a public hearing to receive citizen
comment on the proposed street name change on June 7, 2005 at 7:00 pm in the City Council
Chambers, City Hall, 444 4t~ Street, Port Arthur, Texas.
THAT the City Secretary shall publish notice of this public hearing in the official newspaper of
the City at least 7 days before the public hearing.
THAT a copy of the caption of this Resolution be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this day of May, A.D., 2005, at a Regular
Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas, by the following vote: AYES:
MAYOR
COUNCILMEMBERS:
NOES:
P.I~ NO. 13146
05/17/05
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ATTEST:
Mayor
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
City Manager
Director of Planning