09-48
RESOLUTION NO. 09-48
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL
ZONE IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE
PINELLAS COUNTY METROPOLITAN PLANNING
ORGANIZATION; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Clearwater recognizes that motorists travel daily through
unincorporated areas and various municipalities within Pinellas County with the
resulting change in jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, it is acknowledged that, with the exception of State Roads, each
individual jurisdiction has responsibility over traffic controls including devices and speed
limits set for school zones within that area; and
WHEREAS, the Pinellas County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) has
developed a Countywide School Zone Improvement Program to provide much needed
consistency in the treatment of school speed devices and control; and
WHEREAS, it is agreed that the implementation of the Countywide School Zone
Improvement Program will include:
A. A reduced speed limit for all school zones
B.School flasher signs (automated and permanently mounted)
C. Low energy or solar powered school flasher signs
D; All school signage and pavement markings will be verified and
corrected
E. All school zones will be reviewed for good signing practices and the
"End of School Zone" and posted speed limit signs will be collocated
when possible
Now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Council endorses and supports the Countywide School
Zone Improvement Program recommended by the MPO with the goal to protect our
students, parents, and public at large.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
Resolution No. 09-48
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th
Approved as to form:
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Pamela K. Akin
City Attorney
day of November
,2009.
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Frank V. Hibbard
Mayor
Attest:
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/B1 Cynthia E. Goudeau
City Clerk
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Resolution No. 09-48