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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1992-1940 - Ordinance - 02/13/1992ORDINANCE NO. 1940 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 10, SECTION $-E(2)(n)(24), OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION RELATING TO SPEED ZONES, SPECIFICALLY DESIGNATING ADDITIONAL AREAS IN THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION IN WHICH RATES OF SPEED OF THIRTY (30) MILES PER HOUR OR MORE ARE AUTHORIZED; RESCINDING ALL PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DECLARING THAT ATTENDANT FACTS NECESSITATE IMMEDIATE ACTION. WHEREAS, completion of the extension of Welsh Street from Deacon Drive to Rock Prairie Road is expected during the spring of 1992; WHEREAS, Texas law states that the maximum speed limit through an urban district is 30 m.p.h, unless zoned by the proper authority; WHEREAS, the City of College Station has the authority by city ordinance to alter maximum prima facie speed limits; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION THAT: Chapter 10, Section 3-E(2)(n)(24), of the Code of ordinances of the City of College Station relating to speed zones is hereby amended to read as follows: "Welsh Avenue, for traffic moving north and south shall be thirty-five (35) miles per hour from the intersection of Welsh Avenue and Holleman Drive to the intersection of Welsh Avenue and Rock Prairie Road." II. The preservation of the general welfare of the public necessi- tates immediate action; this Ordinance shall be effective from and after the date of its passage as provided by the Charter of the city of College Station. III. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval by the City Council and duly attested by the Mayor and City Secretary. PASSED, ADOPTED and APPROVED this 13th day of February, 1992. ATTEST:/ City Secretary APPROVED: