HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 98-43 - Maple St Speed ReductionORDINANCE NO,
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AND SETTING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, due to increased pedestrian traffic across Maple Street from
Southwestern University to its sports complex, the City Council of the City of Georgetown,
Texas, deems it necessary and proper to amend Section 10.12.090, B., of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas, entitled "20 Mile Per Hour Zones", to reduce
the speed limit on a portion of Maple Street from 30 miles per hour to 20 miles per hour;
and
WHEREAS, the Council finds that it is necessary and proper and in the best interest
of the citizens of Georgetown to adopt the changes hereinafter set forth.
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 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. Section 10.12.090, B., of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, Texas, entitled "20 Mile Per Hour Zones", is hereby amended to add the
following as the next consecutive numbered paragraph:
Maple Street.* Beginning at the north right-of-way line of State Highway
29, also known as University Avenue, and continuing north to the south right -of --way
line of Seventh Street. "
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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in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and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 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
in (10) ten 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 day of July, 1998,
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the., day of July, 1998,
ATTEST:
By:
Sandra Lee, City
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By:
ry Leo Wood, Mayor
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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