HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 2002-44 - Speed Zone Park LnORDINANCE NO. 0.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, AMENDING SECTION 10.12.090(8.)(6.) OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS TO
EXTEND THE EXISTING 20 MPH SCHOOL SPEED ZONE ON PARK
LANE TO ITS INTERSECTION WITH FM 2338 (WILLIAMS DRIVE);
PROVIDING A CONFLICT CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY
CLAUSE; AND ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the existing school speed zone on Park Lane terminates at its
intersection with McCoy Lane (350 east of the west curbline of the west Frontage Road of
Interstate 35) and does not include the segment of Park Lane located east of and adjacent
to the McCoy School parking lot from its intersection with McCoy Lane south to FM 2338
(Williams Drive); and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, hereby finds it
necessary and proper and in the best interests of the citizens of Georgetown to establish
a 20 -mph school speed zone along the entire length of Park Lane from Shannon Lane to
FM 2338 (Williams Drive).
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 1 of the Century Plan - Policy
Plan Element, which states: "The City will encourage a transportation system that provides
for the safe and efficient movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the
community, and adequately serves the personal 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 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan,
SECTION 2, Chapter 10.12.090(B.)(6.) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
"6. School Speed Zone. Park Lane — The entire length of Park Lane
beginning at the east curbline of Shannon Lane and continuing east then south on
Park Lane to the north curbline of FM 2338 (Williams Drive), a prima facie
maximum speed limit of 20 miles per hour during the hours of 7:15 a.m. until 8:15
a. m., and 2:45 p. in. until 3:45 p.m., when school is in session. "
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be and is hereby declared to be cumulative of all
other ordinances of the City of Georgetown, and this ordinance shall not operate to repeal
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or affect any of such other ordinances, except insofar as the provisions thereof might be
inconsistent or in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance, in which event such
conflicting provisions, if any in such other ordinance or ordinances are hereby superseded.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circumstance, 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 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect
ten (10) days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of
the City of Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 25`h day of June, 2001.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 91h day of July, 2001.
ATTEST:
City Secretary
cia E. Carts, Brown & Carls, LLP
City Attorney
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