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 (SWENSON FARMS 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 amending Chapter 72 of our Code of Ordinances specifically relating to speed limits on city streets by amending the speed limit on Swenson Farms Boulevard by adding reduced speed school zones of 25 mph for the newly constructed Timmerman Elementary. This action updates our ordinance to be in compliance with state law in order to enforce speed limits on city streets.
The following street is included in the change to the ordinance:
• Swenson Farms Boulevard
A map showing the limit of the speed zone is attached to this item.
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 January 10, 2017. This ordinance was approved on first reading on July 25, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
None
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the ordinance as presented.
Drafter
Amy Giannini
City Engineer