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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-1320-2-95RESOLUTION NO. 1320-2-95(R) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS, ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR THE ACCEPTANCE AND PROCESSING OF PETITIONS REQUESTING RUMBLE STRIPS UPON ALLEYWAYS WITHIN THE CITY AND ESTABLISHING PROCEDURES FOR THE INSTALLATION AND PAYMENT OF THE IMPROVEMENTS. WHEREAS, the Allen City Council desires to enhance alley safety by any means available; and WHEREAS, programs using rumble strips have been successfully used by other cities; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Task Force has evaluated the rumble strip program and recommends its adoption in Allen; and WHEREAS, the Traffic Safety Task Force also recommends that the City Council consider a policy which provides for financial participation by the residents adjacent to an alley where rumble strips are sought; NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS THAT: SECTION 1: The City Council of the City of Allen hereby approves the program hereafter known as the Alley Rumble Strip Program. SECTION 2: The following procedures are hereby approved and shall be followed by all persons involved in the circulation and processing of petitions requesting rumble strips upon alleyways within the City of Allen. 1. Petition forms shall be acquired from and processed by the Traffic Engineer or his designate. 2. Circulation of the petition shall be the responsibility of the initiator of the petition and the city shall not be involved in the circulation process. 3. Every attempt must be made to obtain signatures of one hundred percent (100%) of the property owners adjacent to both sides of the alley section offered. 4. The owners of eighty percent (80%) of the lots affected must sign the petition in favor of the proposed installation in order for the petition to be accepted. 5. In determining the number of lots affected, the lots shown on the file plat for the subdivision shall be used and whether a lot is occupied or not will not affect the total lot count. 6. The lack of a signature to represent a particular lot or lots will be negative against the petition. 7. A registered letter shall be sent by the city to any property owner affected by the proposed change whose name does not appear on the petition in order to insure that all affected property owners are aware of the proposed installation. 8. The signature on the petition will be verified against the city tax rolls. 9. If the petition is valid under the provision above, the city will design the installation of the approved rumble strips and estimate the cost of the installation. After the cost is derived, the petitioners will be advised that the city will pay one-third (1/3) of the estimated cost of the installation, the balance of the cost will be borne by the petitioners. 10. Upon presentation of two-thirds (2/3) of the estimated cost of the installation to the city, a work order will be issued to install the rumble strips. No partial payments will be accepted and the City will not be involved in collecting payments from any of the individual petitioners. SECTION 3: This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALLEN, COLLIN COUNTY, TEXAS ON THIS THE 16TH DAY OF FEBRUARY , 1995. APPROVED: le.P oe Farmer, MAYOR ATTEST: t Ju Mo ' on, CMC, CITY SECRETARY Resolution No. 1320-2-95 (R) Page 2 CITY OF ALLEN To: JonAcCartY. City' Manager �� From: Richard Carroll, Chief of Police Subject: Traffic Safety Task Force Recommendations Date: February 23, 1995 BACKGROUND Apparently there was a number of questions that were asked that requires more specific responses regarding the recommendations of the Traffic Safety Task Force. I am stating this based on our discussion and what I heard being discussed during the council meeting. The following should clarify concerns and questions however, if they do not I will be present to explain further. ANALYSIS Rumble strips- The council approved the resolution which includes the policy that will allow staff to make installations consistent with the policy. I did not determine that there was any need for follow up on this item. Directional railing- If the task force recommended directional railing in a certain location, it would only be installed after staff has conducted a study of the proposed site, and recommends its installation and only then after approval from the fire department and engineering. Signage- This recommendation is actually asking council to provide financial support to staff to enable them to upgrade speed zone signs, stop signs and pedestrian warning signs. Knowing that this is an expensive item it is recommended that it be a 3 year program. Mirrors- The task force is asking to consider this as an option in the future as it has received mixed reactions but in no case could it be implemented without staff approval. Education- The task force wants to be allowed to purchase existing publications from the state promoting pedestrian safety as well as developing a pamphlet specifically designed for Allen. All publications or articles will be approved by staff prior to distribution. ONE BUTLER CIRCLE ALLEN, TEXAS 75002 214/727.0100 Enforcement- This is a request that an additional program be implemented in the police department to allow for up to 10 hours per week, to be paid in overtime, to enforce speeding laws in alleys and other target areas. Traffic Safety Task Force Structure- All interest for this committee to not dissolve at the conclusion of this study has come from discussion that there may be future issues. If it is the desire of council to be able to refer pedestrian safety related issues to this committee then staff recommends that it remains an ad-hoct committee but is re-established when needed. FISCAL IMPACT The recommendation of the task force is to approve the recommendations for a Three (3) year program that will be considered on an annual basis only as budget allows. The following represents the amount to be expended during this fiscal year and an estimated amount for each year thereafter. FY 94-95 Rumble strips .............. $2,000 Traffic enforcement........ 7,000 Pamphlets .................. 1,000 Total $10,000 FY 95-96 Rumble strips .............. $2,000 Traffic enforcement........ 14,000 pamphlets ................. 1,000 30 mph signs ............... 5,000 10 mph signs ............... 5,000 Total $27,000 FY 96-97 Rumble strips .............. $2,000 traffic enforcement........ 14,000 30 mph signs ............... 5,000 10 mph signs ............... 5,000 Total $26,000 FY 97-98 Rumble strips .............. $2,000 traffic enforcement........ 14,000 30 mph signs ............... 5,000 10 mph signs ............... 5,000 Total $26,000 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that council approve a budget in the amount of $10,000 for the remainder of this fiscal year and consider the remainder of the fiscal impact on a per year basis. It should also be noted that council has already approved the rumble strip policy.