21-04 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.
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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.