DATE: March 12, 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 as a result of recent traffic studies; and waive the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety.
REPORT
The recommended action pertains 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 Maps display the locations 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 action is 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 action. 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:
On February 26, 2019, your Board conducted the first hearing to amend Sections 11.24.010 through 11.24.100 of Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of Fresno County Ordinance Code, related to two road locations.
The purpose of a speed limit is to regulate traffic so that reasonable driving speeds ar...
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