Ordinance 13-D-01 Maximum Speed Limits in School Zones[IrjwgKla� [� 9B lallI
WHEREAS, in Schertz, Texas, an engineering and traffic investigation has been made to
determine the maximum, reasonable and prudent speeds on the section of:
FM 1518, from MP 3.659, located just west of Oak Street, to MP 4.155, at the
intersection with FM 78, for a total distance of 0.496 miles approximately.
WHEREAS, it has been determined by the engineering and traffic investigation that the
maximum, reasonable and prudent speeds for the section of highway described above are
as shown on the attached plans.
WHEREAS, it has been established that Curtiss Ave. from Beacon Avenue to FM 1518 is
not covered under Section 86 -118 Maximum Limits in School Zones of the City Code of
Ordinances.
WHEREAS, it is recommended to amend Farm Market Road 1518 as FM 1518 and
establish Curtiss Avenue as a School Zone under the authority of the City Code of
Ordinances Section 86 -118 Maximum Limits in School Zones as described below and in
Exhibit A attached hereto.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SCHERTZ,
TEXAS:
Section 1 Under the authority of S Section 86 -118 Maximum Limits in
School Zones of the Code of Ordinances, a School Zone is hereby established on this
roadway within the City of Schertz, Texas according to the following:
STREET EXTENT
FM 1518 From 130 feet east of Oak Street to 290 feet
east of Curtiss Avenue when the lights are
flashing.
Curtiss Ave From Beacon Ave to FM 1518 during the
posted hours.
Section 2. The recitals contained in the preamble hereof are hereby found to
be true, and such recitals are hereby made a part of this Ordinance for all purposes and
are adopted as a part of the judgment and findings of the Council.
Section 3. All ordinances and codes, or parts thereof, which are in conflict or
inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of
such conflict, and the provisions of this Ordinance shall be and remain controlling as to
the matters resolved herein.
Section 4. This Ordinance shall be construed and enforced in accordance with
the laws of the State of Texas and the United States of America.
Section 5. If any provision of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance shall be held to be invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and
the application of such provision to other persons and circumstances shall nevertheless be
valid, and the City hereby declares that this Ordinance would have been enacted without
such invalid provision.
Section 6. It is officially found, determined, and declared that the meeting at
which this Ordinance is adopted was open to the public and public notice of the time,
place, and subject matter of the public business to be considered at such meeting,
including this Ordinance, was given, all as required by Chapter 551, as amended, Texas
Government Code.
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be effective upon the date of final adoption
hereof and any publication required by law.
PASSED ON FIRST READING, the 15th day of January 2013.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED ON SECOND READING, the 29th day of
January, 2013.
CITY OF SCIIERTZ, 'I RYAS
Mayor, Michael R. Carpenter
ATTEST:
Cit; Secretary, Brenda Dennis
CITY SEAL)