CITY OF CHARLOTTESVILLE, VIRGINIA
             CITY COUNCIL AGENDA



Agenda Date:              August 3, 2020

Action Required:          Resolution

Presenter:                Alex Ikefuna, Director of NDS

Staff Contacts:           Alex Ikefuna, Director of NDS,
                          Brennen Duncan, Traffic Engineer

Title:                    Honorary Street Name Designation

Background: In the month of June 2020, the Council received two applications for Honorary
Street Name Designations pursuant to its 2011 Policy. It also received an Honorary Street Name
request via email.

Discussion: On July 20, 2020, staff presented the applications and recommended that the City
Council consolidate Mr. Gathers’ and Ms. Anderson’s requests and provide direction to staff.
The City Council discussed the three requests and approved staff’s recommendation to
consolidate the requests and approve the honorary street name. Council voted to designate 7th
Street N.E., between East Market Street and East Jefferson Street “Black Lives Matter Avenue,”
and asked staff to present the appropriate resolution(s) at the Council’s August 3, 2020 meeting.

Alignment with City Council’s Vision and Priority Areas: Approval of this agenda item will
further the City’s commitment to create “a community of mutual respect” by recognizing the
important contributions of African-American community members both past and present in the
development of the City of Charlottesville. The location map is attached.

Citizen Engagement: Although there has not been any formal community engagement process,
this agenda item was publicly discussed at the July 20, 2020 City Council meeting.

Budgetary Impact: If Council approves this request, it will cost $748.60 for sign material and
fabrication. Installation and on-going maintenance to be completed by City staff.

Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of the resolution to give this street an
honorary designation of Black Lives Matter Avenue.

Alternatives: Do not make a resolution.

Attachment: Resolution and Location Map


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                      Honorary Street Name Designation –
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          7 Street N.E., From East Market Street to East Jefferson Street




        NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of
Charlottesville, Virginia that 7th Street, N.E., from East Market Street to East Jefferson Street
shall be honorary named Black Lives Matter Avenue.




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