File #: RES-13:112    Version: Name: Suggested renaming of Stadium Blvd to Red Wolves Blvd
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 7/8/2013 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 11/19/2013
Title: RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR THE SUGGESTED RENAMING OF STADIUM BOULEVARD TO RED WOLF BOULEVARD AS REQUESTED BY ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.
Sponsors: Mayor's Office
Indexes: Other, Parking & Traffic
Attachments: 1. ASU letter October 2, 2013, 2. Stadium Blvd Street Name Change Letter, 3. Hwy Dept Response Letter Stadium Blvd, 4. Stadium Blvd Retailers, 5. Postal Service Response Letter, 6. ASU letter asking for postponment of resolution
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RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS FOR THE SUGGESTED RENAMING OF STADIUM BOULEVARD TO RED WOLF BOULEVARD AS REQUESTED BY ARKANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY.
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WHEREAS,  businesses located on Stadium Boulevard were contacted regarding the street name change and agreed to the renaming; and
WHEREAS, the United States Post Office Post Master Robert Driskell has stated the mail delivery service will be continued to both street names to the addresses of the businesses; and
WHEREAS, the information gathered produced the following recommendations:
1.  Immediate renaming of Stadium Blvd. to Red Wolf Blvd. between Johnson Avenue & US 63 as requested by Arkansas State University.
2.  Naming priority shall be considered to any new street within the city limits, or any future bypass created around Jonesboro.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas that:
1.  The above recommendations are hereby accepted by the Jonesboro City Council.
2.  The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to submit necessary documents to effectuate this agreement.
 
PASSED AND APPROVED this 19th day of November, 2013.