DATE: January 8, 2019
TO: Board of Supervisors
SUBMITTED BY: Steven E. White, Director
Department of Public Works and Planning
SUBJECT: Amendment of the Fresno County Ordinance Code to Modify the Chapter on Speed Limits
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
TITLE
Conduct second hearing on and adopt an Ordinance amending Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100, to reflect various changes to the Ordinance Code, some of which result from recent traffic studies; and waive the reading of Ordinance in its entirety.
REPORT
The recommended action pertains to 77 road locations within the boundary of Fresno County. One location was studied to have a speed limit that will increase. Two locations were studied to have a speed limit that will decrease. Twelve new locations were studied for an established speed limit and are proposed for adoption into the Ordinance. Ten locations are currently located outside of the County's jurisdiction, and will be removed from the Ordinance due to annexation to a city. The remaining 52 locations, currently listed in the Ordinance, have technical changes. The Vicinity Maps display 26 locations, which would result in either an increased speed limit change, a decreased speed limit change, a newly established speed limit, an annexation to a city, or an elimination from the Code. The speed limit changes are intended to improve traffic safety and service for consistency with existing conditions. This item pertains to locations in Districts 1, 2, 4, and 5.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended action is not approved by your Board, the Speed Limits of Fresno County Ordinance Code will remain unchanged, contain technical issues, and there will be no change in the listed speed limits.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended action. The estimated cost to replace or install speed limit signs is $1,450 for materials and $1,750 for labor and equip...
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