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To designate the 900 and 1000 blocks of Overbrook Road in honor of Langston R. Davis, Sr.
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WHEREAS, upon information and belief of the Council, the late Langston R. Davis, Sr. served for over 45 years in the family business of Davis Brothers Construction Company, Inc., including a number of years holding the positions of president and chief executive officer; and
WHEREAS, Davis Brothers Construction Company, Inc. was founded in 1908 and has performed construction projects in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, including involvement with projects at the University of Virginia, Virginia Union University, the Greater Richmond Convention Center, Richmond International Airport, the Altria Theater, and the Capitol of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to memorialize the life of Langston R. Davis, Sr. for his contributions to the business life of the city of Richmond by designating the 900 and 1000 blocks of Overbrook Road 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 (2020), 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 Names. The 900 and 1000 blocks of Overbrook Road shall be designated in honor of Langston R. Davis, Sr. pursuant to this ordinance.
§ 2. Effect of Designation. The designation of the portion of the street 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 blocks. 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 portion of the street in question such that a reasonable person could not conclude that the commemorative signs reflect the actual name of the street. The commemorative signs (i) shall be affixed to a sign pole installed at each end of the portion of the street designated in section 1 of this ordinance for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements of this section or to any existing sign identifying the portion of the street designated in section 1 of this ordinance located at each end of the portion of the street designated in section 1 of this ordinance and (ii) shall bear the name of the person set forth in section 1 of this ordinance.
§ 4. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in force and effect upon adoption.