PILLAR: Growing
AGENDA DATE: October 28, 2026
COUNCIL DISTRICT(S): 14
DEPARTMENT: Department of Planning and Development
PRIORITY: Transportation
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SUBJECT
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A public hearing to receive comments and to approve a resolution granting a request to consider the Ceremonial Street Name request for “Dr. Curtis W. Wallace” as a street topper on Roseland Avenue, between Washington Avenue and McCoy Street – STNAME-25-000001 – Financing: This action has no cost consideration to the City (see Fiscal Information)
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BACKGROUND
On August 11, 2026, the City of Dallas received an application requesting consideration of a Ceremonial Street Name request for “Dr. Curtis W. Wallace” as a street topper on Roseland Avenue between Washington Avenue and McCoy Street. The statement of reasons supporting the request is included in the attached application and Exhibit A.
On October 9, 2026, notification signs were posted along Roseland Avenue, between Washington Avenue and McCoy Street, in accordance with Section 51A-9.503(b) of the Dallas Development Code.
On October 9, 2026, notices were mailed to the 8 property owners abutting the street, informing them of the City Council hearing regarding the Ceremonial street name change request, in accordance with Section 51A-9.503(b) of the Dallas Development Code. Notice of the October 28, 2026, City Council hearing was also published in the newspaper on October 9, 2026.
Rev. Dr. Curtis W. Wallace became the third Pastor of Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church in 1990 and immediately focused on strengthening unity within the congregation. Under his leadership, numerous ministries were established, including programs for singles, homemaking, marriage enrichment, worship and fine arts, and evangelism through the Soul Winners Action Team. He created initiatives such as the Boys to Men Mentoring Program and the CARE program to suppor...
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