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To designate the 3100 block of Decatur Street in honor of Johnny R. Battle.
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WHEREAS, the late Johnny R. Battle was a pillar of the Broad Rock Community that surround his residence at 3161 Decatur Street and was known to be a generous and model neighbor, a mentor to young men, and an avid automobile enthusiast; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to memorialize Johnny R. Battle's contributions to the Broad Rock Community by designating the 3100 block of Decatur Street in his honor; and
WHEREAS, because this designation is honorary only, the provisions of sections 8-7 through 8-10 of the Code of the City of Richmond (2015), as amended, do not apply to the designation made hereby or to any signs erected pursuant to this ordinance;
NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF RICHMOND HEREBY ORDAINS:
? 1. Designation of Street Block for Honorary Name. The 3100 block of Decatur Street shall be designated in honor of Johnny R. Battle, pursuant to this ordinance.
? 2. Effect of Designation. The designation of the street block made pursuant to this ordinance shall be honorary only, shall not replace the existing name of the street, and shall have no effect on the address of any property with an address on the designated street block. The sole effect of designation pursuant to this ordinance shall be to authorize the placement of commemorative signs in accordance with this ordinance memorializing the designation in honor of the named person.
? 3. Administration of Ordinance. The Department of Public Works shall implement this ordinance by installing, as soon as practicable after the adoption of this ordinance, and maintaining commemorative signs in accordance with this section. The commemorative signs shall be clearly distinct from the street signs used to identify the street block in question such that a reasonable person could not conclude that the commemorative signs reflect the actual name of the street. The commemorative signs shall be...
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