HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19761: TXDOT , LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT ON STATE HWY 69 FROM JIMMY JOHNSON TO 39TH ST. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS) P.R. NO. 19761
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) LOWER THE SPEED LIMIT ON STATE
HIGHWAY 69 FROM JIMMY JOHNSON BOULEVARD TO 39TH STREET
(REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER LEWIS)
WHEREAS, as elected officials of the City of Port Arthur, we are bound to protect
the health and safety of our residents and to act in the best interest of our community; and
WHEREAS, there have been many accidents, some fatal, and countless near
accidents on State Highway 69 from Jimmy Johnson Boulevard and 39th Street; and
WHEREAS, the Port Arthur Chamber of Commerce has requested that the speed
limit be reduced for the safety of the community traveling on State Highway 69 from
Johnson Boulevard and 39th Street; and
WHEREAS, our children that utilize the Port Arthur Independent School District
buses must travel this stretch of highway on a frequent basis in route to school; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of all of our citizens, children, and visitors to
reduce the current speed limit.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
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Section 2. That the City Council of the City of Port Arthur hereby formally request
the lowering of the speed limit on State Highway 69 from Johnson Boulevard and 39th
Street in the City of Port Arthur for the health and safety of residents.
Section 3. That the City Secretary mail a certified copy of this Resolution to the
Texas Department of Transportation.
Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Resolution shall be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED, AND APPROVED, this day of , 2017 AD, at
a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, Texas by the following
vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Valecia R. Ti no, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
Brian McDougal, City Manager
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