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A Resolution authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Sections 18-51 and 18-86, to decommission the traffic-control signals at the intersection of North Upper Street and West Fifth Street and the intersection of North Upper Street and West Sixth Street; and authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install multi-way stop controls, with proper and appropriate signs in accordance with this designation. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]
Summary
Authorization to permanently decommission traffic signals at North Upper at West Fifth and North Upper at West Sixth at no cost to the government. (L0374-18) (Neal/Hoskins-Squier)
Budgetary Implications: NO
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Law: Yes, Completed by Andrea Brown, 1/4/2018
Risk Management: No
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WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-51 and other authorities, the Division of Traffic Engineering is authorized and empowered to place and maintain traffic control signs, signals, and devices to regulate traffic; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-86, the Division of Traffic Engineering is further authorized and empowered to designate intersections where stop controls are necessary to regulate traffic; and
WHEREAS, the Division of Traffic Engineering has performed a Decommissioning Study regarding the removal of traffic control signals and the installation of multi-way stop controls at the following intersections: North Upper Street and West Fifth Street and North Upper Street and West Sixth Street; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council has determined that the intersection of North Upper Street and the intersection of West Fifth Street and North Upper Street should have multi-way stop controls in lieu of traffic control signals.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Division of Traffic Engineering is hereby authorized and directed to decommission the traffic control signals at the following intersections: North Upper Street and West Fifth Street and North Upper Street and West Sixth Street; and is further authorized to install multi-way stop controls.
Section 2 - That the Division of Traffic Engineering is further authorized and directed to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with that designation.
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
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CLERK OF URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL