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 (WOLF PACK DRIVE) 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 establishing the speed limit of 35 mph on Wolf Pack Drive and reduced speed school zones of 20 mph for the newly constructed Weiss Lane High School. 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:
• Wolf Pack Drive
A map showing this street section 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 August 8, 2017.
Fiscal Impact
None
Staff Recommendation
Approval of the ordinance as presented on second reading.
Drafter
Amy Giannini
City Engineer