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ORDINANCE
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WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation recently conducted speed studies
on State Highway 29 (University Blvd.) through the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, these studies indicate that certain speed limit adjustments within the existing
speed zone are warranted at this time; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Georgetown, Texas, by previous Ordinance
No. 93-23 established modifications to speed limits in the area along certain portions of State
Highway 29 (University Blvd.): and
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has notified the City that the only
modifications that could be made were to extend the 35 mph zone just to the east of Maple
Street, as hereinafter described.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITI
OF GEORGETOWN9 TEXASTHAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance are
hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
ordinance implements Transportation Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which
states: "The City will encourage a transportation system that provides for the safe and efficient
movement of traffic, promotes the economic interests of the community, and adequately serves
the personal needs of individuals", and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not
inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of
the Administrative Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. Sections 2.A.4, 2.A.5, 2.13.3, and 2.13.4 of Ordinance 93.23 in Section
10.12.020 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, Texas is hereby amended to
read as follows:
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. From milepoint 11.600 to milepoint 22.366 22.411, a distance of 1.015
1.060 miles, a prima facie maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour,
5. From milepoint -22.366 22.411 to milepoint 22.779, a distance of 0.413
0.368 miles, a prima facie maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour,
Be For westbound traffic:
3. From milepooint 22.779 to milepoint 22.366 22.411, a distance of
0.368 miles, a prima facie maximum speed limit of 40 miles per hour.
. From milepoint 22.366 22.411 to milepoint 11.600, a distance of 1.015
1.060 miles, a prima facie maximum speed limit of 35 miles per hour,
SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions, in
conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application of it to any person or
circumstance, is held to be invalid, the remainder of the ordinance which can be given effect
without the invalid provision or application shall applied as valid and is hereby declared to be
severable from the invalid portion.
SECTION 5. The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect in (10)
ten days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Georgetown.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on they day of K. ,� ` a 9`2993.
ATTEST:
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Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
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City Attorney
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