HomeMy WebLinkAbout2003 05 12 Regular F Resolution 2003-19 Renaming Hickory Grove Road to Blumberg Boulevard
051203 Regular Agenda Item "F"
Blumberg Boulevard
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. COMMISSION AGENDA
ITEM F
Consent
Informational
Public Hearing
Regular X
May 12, 2003
Meeting
Mg!". / Dept.
Authorization
REQUEST: City Manager requesting the City Commission to adopt resolution Number
2003-19 renaming Hickory Grove Road in the Town Center to Blumberg Boulevard.
PURPOSE: This Agenda Item is needed for the Commission to authorize the renaming of
Hickory Grove Road in the Town Center to Blumberg Boulevard in consideration of the
Blumberg family's contribution to the Town Center, the City, and service to their Country.
CONSIDERATIONS:
Staff is recommending the Hickory Grove Road be renamed to Blumberg Boulevard in honor of
the Blumberg family for several reasons as follows:
1. The Blumberg family's constant support of the Town Center concept.
2. They have made some 6.5 acres of the original home site available for public ownership
including conservation of the 300 year old Hickory Hammock.
3. The Boulevard traverses the original Blumberg home site.
4. Lewis Blumberg distinguished military record.
FUNDING: Not applicable.
RECOMMENDATIONS:
It is recommended that the Commission consider renaming Hickory Grove Road in the Town
Center to Blumberg Boulevard per Resolution Number 2003-19.
ATTACHMENTS: None.
COMMISSION ACTION:
RESOLUTION 2003-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISISON OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS RENAMING HICKORY
GROVE ROAD IN THE WINTER SPRINGS TOWN
CENTER TO BLUMBERG BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, the Winter Springs Town Center was planned and designed to be
the economic, governmental, environmental, residential and cultural focal point of the
City of Winter Springs, and
WHEREAS, the home site of Lewis and Juanita Blumberg is strategically located
in the Winter Springs Town Center, and
WHEREAS, the Blumberg Family has made some six and one-half acres of
property from their home site available for Town Center Development including right of
ways for the Boulevard, Cross Seminole Trail, utility easements and conservation of the
three hundred year old Hickory Hammock located on their property.
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WHEREAS, Lewis Blumberg distinguished himself in the service of his Country
as a pilot in World War II serving in General George Patton's Third Army, Sixth Armored
Division, 21ih Field Artillery, and being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and
Silver Star with Four Oak Leaf Clusters for exceptional bravery under fire.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Commission of the City of Winter
Springs hereby renames Hickory Grove Road in the Winter Springs Town Center
to Blumberg Boulevard in honor of, and appreciation of Lewis and Juanita
Blumberg and their contribution to their Country and their Community.
ADOPTED and approved this _day of May 2003 by the City Commission of
the City of Winter Springs, County of Seminole, Florida.
John F. Bush, Mayor
ATTEST:
Andrea Lorenzo-Luaces, City Clerk
Date: 051203
The following letter was read into the Record by
Mayor Bush on 05/12/03 during discussion of
Regular Agenda Item "F".
Telephone 407 327-0398
Fax: 407327-2355
E-mail: JuanitaBlu@aol.com
Juanita D. Blumberg
Post Office Box 195430
Winter Springs, Florida 32719-5430
May 9, 2003
Winter Springs City Commission
City Hall
Winter Springs, Florida 32807
Reference:
Resolution 2003-19
Dear Commissioners:
I boarded an airplane late this afternoon bound for Maine, or I would be before
you in person to speak for this resolution.
My husband, Lewis Blumberg, died on Jan. 22, 2003. He and I built our Winter
Springs home in 1973, and named it "Tranquility". It has become considerably less
tranquil in recent years, but we both appreciated the orderly way the City has developed
around us. As his health declined, he was sometimes outspoken and irascible, but he
loved Winter Springs. I love it, too, and plan to remain in my home for many, many
years. As some of you know, I have been a strong supporter of the Town Center from the
start. I believe that growth is ineVitable, and must be managed for the good of the
community.
Lew would be so gratified that the City of Winter Springs would even consider
such a tribute. I hope that you will approve the resolution to honor the memory of a good
man and fine citizen of Winter Springs. . .
Very truly yours,
~
Juanita D. Blumberg
Summer address: Post Office Box 304, Blue HilL Maine 04614 Tel. 207374-5243
RESOLUTION 2003-19 .
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISISON OF THE
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS 'RENAMING HICKORY
GROVE ROAD 'IN THE WINTER SPRINGS TOWN
CENTER TO BLUMBERG BOULEVARD.
WHEREAS, the Winter Springs Town Center was planned and designed to be
the economic, governmental, environmental, residential and cultural focal point of the
City of Winter Springs, and .
WHEREAS, the home site of Lewis and Jua.nita Blumberg is strategically located
in the Winter Springs Town Center, and
WHEREAS, the Blumberg Family has made some six and one-half acres of
property from their home site available for Town Center Development including right of
ways for the Boulevard, Cross Seminole Trail, utility easements and conservation of the
three hundred year old Hickory Hammock located on their property.
WHEREAS, Lewis Blumberg distinguished himself in the service of his Country
as a pilot in World War II serving in General George Patton's Third Army, Sixth Armored
Division, 212th Field Artillery, and being awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and
Silver Star with Four Oak Leaf Clusters for exceptional bravery under fire.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the City Commission of the City of Winter
Springs hereby renames Hickory Grove Road in the Winter Springs Town Center
to Blumberg Boulevard in honor of, and appreciation of Lewis and Juanita
Blumberg and their contribution to their Country and their Community.
ADOPTED and approved this 12th day of May 2003 by the City
Commission of the City of Winter Springs, County of Seminole, Florida.
~~~
JO F. BUSH, MAYOR
ATTEST:
enzo-Luaces, City Clerk