HomeMy WebLinkAbout12376RESOLUTION NO. 12376
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MEMORIAL
TH
STREET NAME OF LEE DOUGLAS COURT ON 7
TH
AVENUE SOUTH OF 24 STREET
WHEREAS, Douglas Lee “Lee Douglas” Cooley, a native of Pueblo and well-
known sportscaster for KOAA-TV passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2012; and
WHEREAS, a memorial street name honors an individual but does not change
legal addresses for mailing or emergency services of adjacent residences; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The memorial street name of “Lee Douglas Court” is hereby established and
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assigned to that portion of public right-of-way know as 7 Avenue south of 24 Street.
SECTION 2.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage and approval.
INTRODUCED: April 9, 2012
BY: Sandy Daff
COUNCIL PERSON
Background Paper for Proposed
RESOLUTION
DATE: April 9, 2012 AGENDA ITEM # Q-3
DEPARTMENT:
PUBLIC WORKS
EARL WILKINSON, P.E. - DIRECTOR
TITLE
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE MEMORIAL STREET NAME OF LEE
THTH
DOUGLAS COURT ON 7 AVENUE SOUTH OF 24 STREET
ISSUE
Should the City Council establish a memorial street name of Lee Douglas Court on the
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section of 7 Avenue south of 24 Street?
RECOMMENDATION
Approval of Resolution
BACKGROUND
KOAA-TV approached the City about establishing a street name in honor of the late
Douglas Lee “Lee Douglas” Cooley, who was a well-known sportscaster at the station
for more than 30 years. Lee Douglas, a Pueblo native, died unexpectedly on February
4, 2012 at the age of 57.
The City has suggested a memorial street name be established and assigned to that
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portion of the public right-of-way on 7 Avenue south of 24 Street. A memorial street
name is used to honor an individual without having to change the addresses of
businesses and property owners adjacent to the roadway in which the memorial name
is attached. This portion of 7th Avenue leads directly to the KOAA-TV buildings. The
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property owners adjacent to this section of 7 Avenue have been notified in writing of
the memorial street name request and have been provided a draft copy of the
resolution.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Manufacturing and installation of street name signs is approximately $250.00.