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HomeMy WebLinkAbout21-04 Ordinance RECORD OF ORDINANCES Dayton Leoal Blank, inc. Form No. 30043 Ordinance No. 21-04 Passed . 20 AN ORDINANCE TO CHANGE THE NAME OF A PORTION OF WILCOX ROAD (BETWEEN PERIMETER DRIVE AND POST ROAD) TO HOLT DRIVE IN THE CITY OF DUBLIN, OHIO WHEREAS, the Dublin Division of Engineering and Division of Police are requesting approval from the City Council of Dublin, Ohio for a change in the name of Wilcox Road (between Perimeter Drive and Post Road) to Holt Drive; and WHEREAS, the City of Dublin is desirous of creating a distinct name for this portion of roadway to provide effective and efficient police, fire, and other services; and WHEREAS, the northern portion of Wilcox Road between Perimeter Drive and Post Road is disconnected from the southern portion of Wilcox Road; and WHEREAS, the City desires to honor the history of the City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of Dublin, State of Ohio, ~ of the elected members concurring: Section 1. That the name of a portion of Wilcox Road (between Perimeter Drive and Post Road) be changed to Holt Drive in the City of Dublin. Section 2. That the City Engineer is hereby directed to have the plat corrected to conform to this change. Section 3. That this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law. Passed this ~ day of 2004. ~ ~ ~ _ . Mayor -Presiding Officer Attest: Clerk of Council I hereby certify that copies of this Ordinance/Resolution were posted in the City of Dublin in accordance with Section 731.25 of the Ohio Revised Code. D ty Clerk of Council, Dublin, Ohio Office of the City Manager 5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017 CITY OF DUBLIN_ Phone: 614-410-4400 • Fax: 614-410-4490 Memo To: Members of City Council From: Jane S. Brautigam, City Manag~~.~~ • ~J~.,Gs~~? Date: March 10, 2004 Initiated By: Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer Barbara A. Cox, P.E., Assistant Director of Engineering -Development Re: Ordinance 21-04 Requesting Approval to Change the Name of a portion of Wilcox Road (between Perimeter Drive and Post Road) to Holt Drive in the City of Dublin, Ohio Summary: The Division of Engineering Staff, on recommendation by the Division of Police, is proposing to change the street name of a portion of Wilcox Road between Perimeter Drive and Post Road. This segment of Wilcox Road was disconnected many years ago when the limited-access freeway portion of US 33/SR 161 was constructed between I-270 and Post Road. There are currently no addresses that would be affected by this change. As staff contemplated a new street name, there was preference for using a name with some historical significance. As a result, information available on the Chamber of Commerce website regarding the history of Dublin was reviewed. It revealed that after the Revolutionary War, the United States Government gave 2000 acres of land along the Scioto River to Lieutenant James Holt as payment for his service. In 1802, Pennsylvanians Peter and Benjamin Sells purchased 400 acres of this land for their brother, John. Today, the site of the Sells Brothers' original purchase is known as Historic Dublin. Therefore, since the name of Lieutenant Holt is not used in another manner to recognize and honor his significance in Dublin history, the street name "Holt Drive" seemed appropriate for this section of existing road. Recommendation: Staff recommends the street name for the portion of Wilcox Road between Perimeter Drive and Post Road be changed to Holt Drive. Staff is presenting this ordinance as a first reading for Council consideration and further recommends the ordinance proceed to a second reading at the Apri15, 2004 City Council meeting for adoption.