DATE: February 26, 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
1. Conduct first hearing on an Ordinance to amend 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 as a result of recent traffic studies; waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety; and set second hearing for March 12, 2019;
2. Designate County Counsel to prepare a fair and adequate summary of the proposed ordinance; and
3. Direct the Clerk of the Board to post and publish the required summary in accordance with Government Code, Section 25124(b)(1).
REPORT
The recommended actions pertain to two road locations within the boundary of Fresno County. The first location was studied for an established speed limit and is proposed for adoption into the Ordinance. The second location is currently in the Ordinance and will have no speed change but will have a technical change. The Vicinity Map displays the location and the limits of the new speed zone. The speed limits are intended to improve traffic safety and service for consistency with existing conditions. This item pertains to locations in Districts 1 and 4.
ALTERNATIVE ACTION(S):
If the recommended actions are not approved by your Board, the Speed Limits chapter of the Fresno County Ordinance Code will remain unchanged.
FISCAL IMPACT:
There is no Net County Cost associated with the recommended actions. The estimated cost to replace or install speed limit signs is $215 for materials and $150 for labor and equipment for a total estimated cost of $365. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 FY 2018-19 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of a speed lim...
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