HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2008-04 - Renaming Streets"BerryAn Ordinance of the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas,
Renaming CR 265 To "'Memorial Dr"; Renaming a Portion Airport Rd W
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WHEREAS, on Tanuary 24, 2006, the City adopted an ordinance establishing a uniform
addressing and street naming policy for the City; and
WHEREAS, due to annexation of areas that include portions of CR 265 Right of Way, the
continued use of the name "CR 265" on that roadway is inconsistent with the City's street naming
policy,
WHEREAS,
due to the
annexation of portions of Airport
Rd, the continued use of "Airport
Rd" on that portion
of road is
inconsistent with the City's street
naming policy;
WHEREAS, the
City received
a formal
request to establish a name for a publicly dedicated
alleyway in downtown
Georgetown,
between
W 8th St and W 9th St;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown finds that it is in the public's best
interest to resolve these inconsistencies by assigning names to the subject streets in a manner
consistent with the City's street naming policy.
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are hereby
found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and expressly
made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this ordinance
implements the Transportation Element of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states:
"Georgetown's transportation system provides for the safe and efficient movement of traffic,
promotes the economic interests of the community, and adequately serves the needs of individuals";
and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any
other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy
Plan.
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Changes to Street Names
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SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby:
a. Renames CR 265 from Simon Rd to River Chase Blvd. Beginning at the 100 Block and
continuing through the 900 Block. As illustrated in exhibit A. The new name will be
"Memorial Dr"
b. Renames the portion of Airport Rd/CR 190 from the intersection of Briarcrest Dr to
SH195. Beginning at the 7600 Block and continuing through the 8000 Block. As
illustrated in exhibit B. The new name will be `Berry Creek Dr"
c. Establish the name "Tin Barn Alley" for a section of publicly dedicated ROW that
connects W 81h St to W 9th St in between S Austin Ave and S Rock St. As illustrated in
exhibit C.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person or
circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or
application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City Secretary
to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in accordance with the
provisions of the Charter of the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the day of January, 2008
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PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the ' " day of , 2008.
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ATTEST:
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Sandra D. Lee, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Patricia E. Carts
City Attorney
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Changes to Street Names
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