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Consider a resolution to designate SW Sedalia Ave between SW Salinas Drive and SW Chisholm Trail Blvd as an honorary street, honoring the accomplishments of Raymond L. Gates as the City of Lawton’s first black firefighter.
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INITIATOR: Michael Watrous, Director of Public Works
STAFF INFORMATION SOURCE: Michael Watrous, Director of Public Works
BACKGROUND: on September 18th, a request was made to the City Streets Division to designate SW Sedalia Ave as an honorary street for Raymond L. Gates’ service as an outstanding citizen with citywide impact as Lawton’s first black firefighter.
EXHIBIT: Resolution 24-___, Proposed Location Map
KEY ISSUES: A ceremony is proposed at a later date, on site, once the signs are created and in place but covered, revealing the street as an honorary street
FUNDING SOURCE: 1005502 51020 (Streets Repair and Maintenance Account), Estimated Cost: $200, Current balance (as of 21 October 2024): $4,296,777.80
STAFF RECOMMENDED COUNCIL ACTION: Approve the resolution to designate SW Sedalia Avenue between SW Salinas Drive and SW Chisholm Trail Blvd as an honorary street in name of Raymond L. Gates.