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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 thth 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 thth 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 thth 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 th 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.