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WHEREAS, two private schools are located on Northwest Blvd and the traffic has
increased significantly on Northwest Blvd between Janis Drive and IH-35 Frontage Road;
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, hereby finds it
necessary to modify the speed on Northwest Blvd to include a school zone;
• THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY
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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 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of
Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended to read as follows:
"%1 .0 0 All City Streets.
B. 20 Mile Per Hour Zones.
26. School Speed Zone. Northwest Blvd: Beginning 330 feet from the
intersection of Northwest Blvd and the West IH-35 frontage road, and continuing east
along Northwest Blvd to a point 900 feet west, a prima facie maximum speed limit of 20
miles per hour during the hours of 7:45 a.m. until 9:00 a.m., and 2:15 until 4:00 p.m. when
school is in session.
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resolutions, in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any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.
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SECTION 4. 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 they day of July, 1996.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the hi day of �
1996.
Janara U. Lee
City Secretary
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEO
By: LEO WOOD
Mayor