ORDINANCE _________________

AN ORDINANCE relating to City streets, re-naming the 100-400 blocks of South Atlantic Street to Edgar Martinez Drive South.

WHEREAS, on October 3, 2004, Edgar Martinez played his last game as a Seattle Mariner, retiring after 18 remarkable seasons in Major League Baseball, all with the Mariners; and

WHEREAS, re-naming a portion of a street near Safeco Field would provide an appropriate and lasting legacy to recognize one of Seattle's true sports heroes; and

WHEREAS, the only abutting property owner of this street segment, the Public Facilities District, has indicated its support for the renaming of South Atlantic Street from 1st Avenue South to 4th Avenue South in honor of Edgar Martinez; and

WHEREAS, the relevant public safety and public utilities agencies have reviewed the proposal and agree that no significant, negative impacts would result from this action; NOW, THEREFORE,

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF SEATTLE AS FOLLOWS:

Section 1. The name of the 100 400 block of South Atlantic Street is hereby changed to Edgar Martinez Drive South.

Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days from and after its approval by the Mayor, but if not approved and returned by the Mayor within ten (10) days after presentation, it shall take effect as provided by Municipal Code Section 1.04.020.

Passed by the City Council the ____ day of _________, 2004, and signed by me in open session in authentication of its passage this _____ day of __________, 2004.

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President __________of the City Council

Approved by me this ____ day of _________, 2004.

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Gregory J. Nickels, Mayor

Filed by me this ____ day of _________, 2004.

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City Clerk

(Seal)

Mike Estey/ME

Edgar Street Name Ord.

September 30, 2004

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