Title
A Resolution authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-46, to designate Southbound Kentucky Ave. at Central Ave. as being prohibited to through trucks due to the sharp right-turn onto E. High St. and authorizing and directing the Div. of Traffic Engineering to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with the designation at a cost not to exceed $200. [Div. of Traffic Engineering, Neal]
Summary
Request Council authorization to install a ‘No Through Trucks’ sign for southbound Kentucky Avenue at Central Avenue due to the sharp right-turn onto E. High Street at a cost not to exceed $200.
Budgetary Implications: Yes
Advance Document Review:
Law: No
Risk Management: No
Fully Budgeted: Yes
Account Number: 1101-303602-3604-71207 and -75101
This Fiscal Year Impact: $200
Annual Impact: $0
Project:
Activity:
Budget Reference:
Current Balance: $3,017.38
Body
WHEREAS, pursuant to Code of Ordinances Section 18-51 and other authorities, the Division of Traffic Engineering is authorized and empowered to maintain traffic-control signs, signals, and devices deemed necessary to regulate traffic; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 18-46 of the Code of Ordinances, the Division of Traffic Engineering, subject to the approval of the Urban County Council, may designate no truck travel on any street or any portion of the street; and
WHEREAS, the Urban County Council has determined that the prohibition of through truck travel is appropriate on southbound Kentucky Avenue at Central Avenue due to the sharp right-turn onto E. High Street;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE LEXINGTON-FAYETTE URBAN COUNTY GOVERNMENT:
Section 1 - That the Division of Traffic Engineering be and hereby is authorized and directed to prohibit through truck travel on southbound Kentucky Avenue at Central Avenue. Section 2- That the Division of Traffic Engineering is further authorized and directed to install proper and appropriate signs in accordance with that designation at a cost not to exceed $200.00 from account number 1101-303602-71207 and 75101.
Section 3 - That this Resolution shall become effective on the date of its passage.
PASSED URBAN COUNTY COUNCIL:
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MAYOR