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WHEREAS, the west side of Church Street between 70t and 8th Streets and both sides
of 9th Street between Main Street and Austin avenue, and the South side of 81h Street
starting at the east curb line of Church Street to a point approximately 75 feet to the west
have parking spaces on the perimeter of the existing 2 -hour parking zone, and
WHEREAS, all -day parking on the perimeter spaces by focal employees has caused.
hardship on businesses by eliminating turnover for customer parking., and
WHEREAS, the business owners have requested the City extend the two-hour zone
to include the parking at their locations, and
WHEREAS, Council has directed staff to investigate and address 2 -hour parking
zone requests on a case by case basis, and
WHERAS, staff has surveyed the businesses in the vicinity of the proposed time -
restricted parking to find the majority are in favor of limiting the parking time, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance will aid the local businesses by limiting parking time to
two hours in the vicinity of the local businesses, and
WHEREAS, this ordinance, along with the installation of official signage in
accordance with the 'Texas Manual on UniformTraffic Control Devices, will aid in the
enforcement of these zones and prosecution of violators,
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, that.
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference
herein and expressly= made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim, The City Council hereby
finds that this ordinance implements Transportation Policy 12.0 of the Century Plan - Policy
Plan Element, which states; "Georgetown's transportation system provides for the safe and
efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the community, and
adequately serves the needs of individuals.' ; and further finds that the enactment of this
ordinance is not inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required
by Section 2.033 of the Adnministrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The City Council of the City of Georgetown hereby establishes a two-
hour zone on the west side of Church Street between T11 and P Streets and both sides of }
Street between Main Street and .Austin. Avenue, and the south side of 81r Street starting at
the east curb line of Church Street to a point approximately 75 feet to the west.
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions,
in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and
effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circamstance shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions, or
application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable,
SECTION 0, The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full farce and effect in
(1.0) ten days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Georgetown.
Ordinance Noalc0a 2
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on May I2 2009.
PASSED AND APPROVED can Second Reading on May 26, 2009.
ATTEST
Hamilton,
APPROVED AS TO FORM.
E. Carls, City Attorney
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