DATE: August 18, 2020
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 to amend Chapter 11.24 - Speed Limits of the Fresno County Ordinance Code, Sections 11.24.040 through 11.24.090, 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 actions pertain to 21 speed zones, or road locations, or portions of the road, defined by cross streets and/or the incorporated jurisdictional boundaries, within the boundary of Fresno County. One new speed zone was studied for an established speed limit and is proposed for adoption into the Ordinance. Three speed zones were studied to have a speed limit that will decrease by the amendment of the Ordinance. The remaining 17 speed zones consist of technical changes. The Vicinity Maps display locations that are either a new speed zone, or a speed zone with a speed change. The speed zones not displayed in the Vicinity Maps will have no change in speed limit. The speed limits are intended to improve traffic safety and service for consistency with existing conditions. This item is countywide.
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 install or replace speed limit signs is $360 for materials and $525 for labor and equipment for a total estimated cost of $885. Sufficient appropriations and estimated revenues are included in the Department of Public Works and Planning - Roads Org 4510 FY 2020-21 Adopted Budget.
DISCUSSION:
On July 7, 2020, your Board cond...
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