HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-02-8867ORDINANCE NO. 2026-02-8867
AN ORDINANCE RENAMING "DOWNS DRIVE" AS "STEVE DOOLITTLE
DRIVE"
WHEREAS, the McCracken County Fiscal Court adopted Resolution No.
2025-10 formally requesting that the City of Paducah rename the street known as
"Downs Drive" to "Steve Doolittle Drive," said street being located within the corporate
limits of the City of Paducah and connecting Park Avenue to the Paducah Sports Park;
and
WHEREAS, Steven D. Doolittle served the City of Paducah and
McCracken County for more than thirty-five (35) years in numerous leadership and
public service roles, and was widely respected for his knowledge of government, work
ethic, and dedication to the community; and
WHEREAS, the only address affected by this street name change is 150
Downs Drive, which is owned by the McCracken County Fiscal Court and associated
with the Paducah Sports Park; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah Board of Commissioners has the
authority to rename streets within the corporate limits of the City and finds that renaming
Downs Drive to Steve Doolittle Drive is appropriate, reasonable, and in the public
interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF
PADUCAH,KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the public street currently known as "Downs Drive" is
hereby renamed "Steve Doolittle Drive."
SECTION 2. That all official records associated with the affected parcel,
including but not limited to mail and postal delivery records, state, county, and city
records, mapping and geographic information systems, utilities, and emergency services
including 911, Police, Fire, and GPS services, shall be updated to reflect the new street
name.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be €a t o separate days and will
become effective upon summary publication pursuant to 24.
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Introduced by the Board of Commissioners, January 27, 2026
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners, February 10, 2026
Recorded by Lindsay Parish, City Clerk, February 10, 2026
Published by The Paducah Sun, February 13, 2026
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