To: Mark R. Hafner, City Manager
From: Alonzo Liñán, Director of Public Works
Subject:
Title
Consider an ordinance amending the City of Keller Code of Ordinances by amending Chapter 18, Traffic, Article II, Speed Limits, Section 18-210, School Zone Speed Provisions to reflect current school times; providing a penalty; providing a severability clause; authorizing publication; and establishing an effective date.
Action Requested:
Consider an amendment to Section 18-210 of Code of Ordinances to reflect the 2022-23 school time changes for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton and to modify the school zone speed restriction times accordingly.
Background:
The Municipal Code contains references for each school zone in the city by stating a specific start and end time. Schools adjust their schedule as needed to respond the continuously changing needs of the student population. For the 2022/23 school year, the school start/end time changes for Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton requires a commensurate change in the Municipal Code.
Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton changed their start time to 8:00 a.m. and release time to 3:15 p.m. These times now fall outside of the flashing beacon times. As a result, a modification of the Municipal Code is necessary to reflect a school zone speed restriction time period that reflects these new start and release times.
Legal Review:
The City Attorney has reviewed and approved the proposed amendments.
Alternatives:
City Council has the following alternatives:
- Approve as submitted
- Approve with changes
- Denial
Council Action:
Staff recommends approval of the proposed ordinance as presented.