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File #: ORD-0262    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 7/30/2015 In control: Public Works
On agenda: 8/25/2015 Final action:
Title: Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 72 REGARDING SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS, ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE MAXIMUM SPEEDS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
Attachments: 1. Speed Limit Ordinance

Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading:
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS, AMENDING THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 72 REGARDING SPEED LIMITS ON CITY STREETS, ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE MAXIMUM SPEEDS, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE

Summary

This item is to amend Chapter 72 of the Code of Ordinances specifically relating to speed limits on city streets. Changes to the ordinance are necessary to correct existing errors in the Code which will allow enforcement of speed limits on City streets to ensure compliance with state law.  There will be no changes to speed limits on city streets as a result of this ordinance.

Status

In the attached ordinance, streets have been identified and corrected in the prima facie maximum speed limits table. This item has been approved by the City Attorney as to form.

Prior City Council Action
This ordinance was approved on first reading on August 11, 2015.

Deadline for City Council Action

There is no deadline for action.

 

Projected Future City Council Action

This item will be scheduled for a second reading at the August 25, 2015.

 

Staff Recommendation

Approval of the ordinance as presented.

 

Drafter

Tom Word

Assistant City Manager