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 (HEATHERWILDE BOULEVARD) TO ESTABLISH PRIMA FACIE MAXIMUM SPEEDS; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY FOR A VIOLATION OF CHAPTER 72 AS A CLASS C MISDEMEANOR AND A FINE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200.00; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES TO THE EXTENT THEY ARE IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary
The City is proposing to amend Chapter 72 of the code of ordinances to implement a Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) zone for enforcement of speed zones for street improvement projects.
This request is specifically relating to the speed limit in the construction zone on Heatherwilde Boulevard with the following boundaries: Beginning 586 linear feet west of the Wilke Ridge Lane intersection and ending at the Wilke Lane intersection south of State Highway 45.
This ordinance has been approved by the City Attorney as to form.
Prior City Council Action
Chapter 72 regarding speed limits on city streets was last amended by the City Council on September 22, 2015.
This ordinance was approved on first reading on January 10, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
None
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the ordinance as presented on second reading.
Drafter
Amy Giannini
City Engineer