AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2020-79, on the second of two readings, reducing the speed limit from 30 miles per hour to 25 miles per hour along the 500-1200 blocks of Burleson Street between Moore Street and Prospect street; authorizing the installation of signs and traffic control devices reflecting the new speed limit; directing that the traffic register maintained under section 82.067 of the San Marcos City Code be amended to reflect the new speed limit; and including procedural provisions.
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Meeting date: October 20, 2020
Department: Public Services Department (Tom Taggart)
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $300
Account Number: 10006147.53230
Funds Available: $38,893
Account Name: Traffic-Signs
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Prior Council Action: N/A
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Background Information:
Pursuant to Sec. 82.066 of the San Marcos City Code, the installation of regulatory traffic signs requires approval of the City Council if the authority is not specifically delegated to the traffic engineer.
The Public Services Department received a petition from residents on Burleson Street, between Moore Street and Prospect Street, to reduce the speed limit from 30 mph to 25 mph.
The city received 26 responses from 50 lots along Burleson Street in favor of 25 mph. The petition also included 6 responses near ...
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