AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-23, on the first of two readings, designating four parking spaces for San Marcos Police parking only and designating such spaces as no parking tow-away zones, as authorized in Section 82.161 of the San Marcos City Code, to improve police accessibility and response times, and to enhance downtown security operations during peak activity hours from 5:00 P.M. to 3:00 A.M. daily; including procedural provisions; and declaring an effective date.
Body
Meeting date: May 5, 2026
Department: Public Works
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $1,200
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 10006147-53230
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Signs Traffic
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Background Information:
The San Marcos Police Department (SMPD) is requesting authorization to establish four (4) on-street Police Parking Only, Tow-Away zones within the downtown area from 5:00 PM to 3:00 AM daily in response to serious incidents that occurred in the same area in the summer and fall of 2025, each resulting in individuals being injured or killed. These rese...
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