AGENDA CAPTION:
Title
Consider approval of Ordinance 2026-35, amending Section 82.003 of the San Marcos City Code by increasing the time of all reduced speed limits for school zones within the city; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; and declaring an effective date; and consider approval of Ordinance 2026-35 on the first of two readings.
Body
Meeting date: August 18, 2026
Department: Public Works-Traffic
Amount & Source of Funding
Funds Required: $500
Account or Project Number (C = CIP funds): 10006147-53230
Funds Available: Yes
Account Name: Signs - Traffic
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Background Information:
City staff has received the 2026-2027 school year bell schedules from both San Marcos ISD and Hays CISD. Two new school bell schedules do not fall within the current school zone speed limit times. To accommodate the updated school schedules, staff recommend extending the effective times for all reduced speed limits in school zones.
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