DEPARTMENT: Transportation & Capital Improvements
DEPARTMENT HEAD: Mike Frisbie, P.E.
COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: 9 & 10
SUBJECT:
Bridge Renaming Request
SUMMARY:
An ordinance naming a bridge on Jones Maltsberger Road, between Oakline Drive and Old Trail Drive, the "SFC David James Todd, Jr. Memorial Bridge", located in Council Districts 9 and 10.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
On March 5, 2018, District 10 Councilman Clayton H. Perry submitted a request to the City Clerk to begin the public process to name the bridge on Jones Maltsberger between Oakline Drive and Old Trail Drive to "SFC David James Todd, Jr. Bridge". In the submission request, Councilman Perry noted his support for the bridge naming as initiated by Bridges for the Fallen and the Todd family. The purpose of naming the bridge would be to honor David Todd who served in the United States Army and was killed in the line of duty in 2008.
The bridge is located in Council Districts 9 and 10 near McAllister Park. Since moving to the Burning Tree subdivision in December 1980, David's family frequently visited McAllister Park using the bridge crossing over Salado Creek which separates the residential area and park. David played Little League, learned to ride a bike, walked the nature trails, watched wildlife, played on the playground, and attended Easter Sunrise Service at McAllister Park.
As the years passed, David enlisted in the United States Army. When he came home on military leave, he would cross the bridge to visit McAllister Park which held so many memories. He also would create new memories such as volunteering his time and skills to a builder constructing a church near the park.
His ultimate service and sacrifice came on August 20, 2008. Sergeant First Class David James Todd, Jr., came to the aid of 12 soldiers during a fierce nine-hour battle in Bala Morghab, Afghanistan. SFC Todd organized a quick reaction force of American soldiers and recovered the soldiers through a barrage of...
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