RES 2019-0325 - Commemorative Street Name - Alonzo -Mitch- Mitchell Street City Clerk Office Use Only:
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CITY OF OMAHA
LEGISLATIVE CHAMBER •
Omaha, Nebraska
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OMAHA:
WHEREAS, it has been determined that it is in the best interest of the City of
Omaha to provide for commemorative street names; and,
• WHEREAS, a nomination has been submitted for the designation of "Alonzo
'Mitch' Mitchell Street" as a commemorative street name on 40th Street from Pratt Street to
Spaulding Street; and,
WHEREAS, Alonzo Mitchell dedicated over thirty years of his life to the north
Omaha community, impacting numerous lives along the way. Alonzo grew up on 40th and
Pratt where he began playing basketball at a young age. "Coach Mitch," as many called him,
was a longtime youth basketball coach and mentor. He founded the Unity Stars, a youth
basketball organization, where he strived to teach young men, not only about basketball, but
about life. He promoted hard work and discipline, especially when it came to education. He
would often visit his players at their respective schools and would not allow them to play if
they were not earning good grades. "Mitch" mentored young individuals outside of
basketball as well. He spent the last ten years of his life working as a juvenile services
specialist with the Douglas.County Juvenile Assessment Center. Mitchell unfortunately
passed away in August of 2018. This commemorative designation would honor Coach
Mitchell on North 40th Street from Pratt Street to Spaulding Street.
WHEREAS, the Planning Director and the City Councilmember representing the
district in which the item proposed is located have recommended that said permit be granted
pursuant to the application, a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and made a part
hereof by this reference.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
OMAHA:
THAT, that the nomination of"Alonzo 'Mitch' Mitchell Street" as a commemorative
street name on 40th Street from Pratt Street to Spaulding Street is hereby approved; and the
Public Works Department is authorized to erect the acceptable sign(s)therefore, in compliance
with all applicable local and state statutes, ordinances or regulations, and policies with all
costs to be borne by the applicant.
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Adopted: APR 0 2 2019 -70
Attest:
City Clerk
Approved:
Mayor