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I EOJa; f,9t,c UJI At its meeting May 12, 1998, the Board approved advertising for a public hearing to change a subdivision name from the "Colored School Subdivision" to the "Douglas Subdivision." The attached ordinance would accomplish this. Recommended Action: Staff recommends that, after holding a public hearing, the Board approve the ordinance changing the subdivision name and authorize the Chairman to sign it on its behalf. County Attorney Vitunac advised that Commissioner Adams was the genesis of this ordinance which changes an offensive name for a subdivision. Commissioner Adams advised that the idea started when the Community Development Block Grant program began in Wabasso. The name of the subdivision seemed awkward and the Legislature created a statute which gave counties the ability to change names of subdivisions which were offensive or inappropriate. The West Wabasso Civic League came up with the name Douglas Subdivision, which she felt was very appropriate. Vice Chairman Macht felt it was a very positive change because of the stature and legacy of Frederick Douglass. He would like to see the group in Wabasso perhaps incorporate this into some kind of an annual observance of Frederick Douglass and others who have advanced the course of our civilization. Commissioner Adams responded that she will continue to investigate that, a Douglass Day might be a lot of fun. The Chairman opened the public hearing and asked if anyone wished to be heard in this matter. There being none, he closed the public hearing. ON MOTION by Commissioner Adams, SECONDED BY Commissioner Eggert, the Board unanimously adopted Ordinance 98-10 changing the name of the "Colored School Subdivision" to the "Douglas Subdivision". May 26, 1998 20