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Proposed Street Renaming and Honorary Designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal

Original title: ORD re Chapter 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code; Estab an Honorary St Desig for Dr. Devegowda Gopal on Kingsbury St in Council Dist 9; Prov for the Installation of 2 Honorary Rdwy Markers on Kingsbury St; Renaming a Portion of the Rdwy Currently Identified as “Kingsbury Street” btwn Fountain Rd & Ellis Rd S to “Gopal Way” in Council Dist 9 Pursuant to Sec 745.105 (Public Street Name Changes), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code; Waiving the Requirements of Subsec 745.105(h) (Public Street Name Changes), Pt 1 (General Provisions), Ch 745 (Addressing & Street Naming Regulations), Ord Code, That All St Name Changes Be for the Entire Length of the St & Not for a Short Segment of the St; Directing the LSD to Forward a Copy of This Ord, Once Enacted, to the PW Dept, Dev Svcs Div, Addressing Unit for Processing, Implementation & Coordination with the Traffic Engineering Div, the Applicant, 911 Emerg, the JFRD, the USPS & Other Affected Agencies & Orgs (Pollock) (Introduced by CM Carlucci) 6/23/26 CO Introduced: NCSPHS, R, TEU TEU PH Pursuant to Ch 745 Ord Code - 8/4/26 Public Hearing Pursuant to Ch 166, F.S. & C.R. 3.601 - 7/28/26

July 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

Residents living on or near the segment of Kingsbury Street between Fountain Road and Ellis Road South will have their official address changed to 'Gopal Way' if this ordinance is approved.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Residents of Kingsbury Street (Fountain Rd to Ellis Rd S)

Their official street address will change to 'Gopal Way' if the ordinance is approved.

Public Works Department

Responsible for processing, implementing, and coordinating the street name change and installing honorary markers.

What changed

Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This ordinance proposes renaming a segment of Kingsbury Street to 'Gopal Way' and establishing an honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal in Council District 9. It also includes a waiver of standard city rules that typically require street name changes to apply to the entire length of a street.

Key Facts

  • Renames the portion of Kingsbury Street between Fountain Road and Ellis Road South to 'Gopal Way'.
  • Establishes an honorary street designation for Dr. Devegowda Gopal on Kingsbury Street.
  • Authorizes the installation of two honorary roadway markers on Kingsbury Street.
  • Waives the requirement under Subsection 745.105(h) that street name changes must apply to the entire length of the street.
  • Directs the Legislative Services Division to coordinate the change with Public Works, 911 Emergency, JFRD, and the USPS.
  • Public hearing scheduled for July 28, 2026, pursuant to Chapter 166, F.S.
  • Transportation, Energy, and Utilities Committee hearing scheduled for August 4, 2026.

Why It Matters

Residents living on or near the segment of Kingsbury Street between Fountain Road and Ellis Road South will have their official address changed to 'Gopal Way' if this ordinance is approved.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my entire street be renamed?
No, only the segment of Kingsbury Street between Fountain Road and Ellis Road South is proposed to be renamed to 'Gopal Way'.
What happens to my address if this passes?
If enacted, the city will coordinate with emergency services, the post office, and other agencies to update records for the affected segment.

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Waiver of standard street naming policy

The ordinance explicitly waives the city's standard requirement that street name changes must apply to the entire length of a street, allowing for a partial segment renaming.

Kingsbury Street

Connected Entities

locationCouncil Dist 9“The district where the street changes will occur.”Map →
personCM Carlucci“City Council member who introduced the ordinance.”Map →
other911“Emergency services agency to be notified of the name change.”Map →
locationKingsbury Street“Street subject to renaming and honorary designation.”Map →
other166“Chapter of Florida Statutes referenced for public hearing requirements.”Map →
other745“Chapter of the Ordinance Code governing addressing and street naming.”Map →
personDr. Devegowda Gopal“Individual being honored with a street designation and renaming.”Map →

Sources

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