HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 95-30 - Traffic Code, No Parking etc.ORDINANCE NO. 1 C7 '
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, REVISING THE TRAFFIC CODE OF THE
CITY OF GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, ADDING SECTION 10.12.105
RELATING TO TRAFFIC REGULATIONS IN AND AROUND BLUE
HOLE PARK AND DESIGNATION OF ONE-WAY TRAFFIC, REPEALING
CONFLICTING ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS; INCLUDING A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY; AND
ESTABLISHING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that traffic control is needed within the
boundaries of Blue Hole Park, in order to improve the health, safety and welfare of the patrons
of the park;
WHEREAS, the City Council has fiirther determined that traffic control is needed within
the neighborhood immediately adjacent to Blue Hole Park, in order to improve the health, safety
and welfare of the residents of this neighborhood;
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that Blue Hole Park is an historic
community asset that should be preserved as a part of the heritage of Georgetown, and that traffic
control will assist in preserving the native environment within the park;
WHEREAS, due to the increased usage of Blue Hole Park during the summer months,
the City Council has determined that this ordinance should be passed on emergency reading in
order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the community;
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 Environmental and Resource Conservation Policy 1 of the Century Plan -
Policy Plan Element, which states: "The City will take the steps necessary to protect the physical
attributes that make Georgetown attractive"; Historic Preservation and Urban Design Policy 1,
which states: "The City will preserve, protect, and promote its prehistoric, historic, and cultural
resources"; Recreation and Cultural Affairs Policy 1, which states: "The City shall encourage
all citizens to actively participate in community -wide social, cultural, and recreational activities";
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.
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SECTION 2. Section 10.12.105 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown,
Texas is hereby added to read as follows:
"10.12.105 Blue Hale Park
A. It is determined that the prima facie maximum speed limit on all roads, streets and
highways located within Blue Hole Park, at all times shall be 10 miles per hour for all traffic.
B. All of the streets, roads and highways located within Blue Hole Park are declared to
be public streets.
C. It is determined that the main road through Blue Hole Park shall be designated as one-
way only, with traffic flowing from east to west.
D. It shall be illegal for any person to operate a motor vehicle in violation of signs
posted in accordance with this section."
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. The City Council hereby declares that this ordinance should be adopted on
emergency passage. 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.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on Emergency Reading on the 11th day of July, 1995.
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Sandra D. Lee
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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LEO WOOD
Mayor