18 - Reduction of Speed Limit - E. Sherman from 2th SE East to 14th SE

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Item No. 18 Memorandum TO: Mayor, Mayor Pro -Tem & City Council Grayson Path, City Manager FROM: Randy Tuttle, Assistant Chief of Police SUBJECT: REDUCTION OF SPEED LIMIT DATE: August 14, 2023 BACKGROUND: City Engineer Todd Mittge received a complaint from Paris Housing Authority concerning large trucks damaging the lawn at Sherman Court and a concern for speeding vehicles in 1400 block E. Sherman near Sherman Court. To address the speed issue Mr. Mittge is recommending the current 30 mph speed limit be reduced to 20 mph on E. Sherman from 12th SE east to 14th SE. Mr. Mittge cited the factors of no sidewalk for pedestrians, large trucks using the load/unload dock at Kroger, mid -block T intersection, limited length of street, and 90 degree bend of street at 14th SE as reason for his recommendation. STATUS OF ISSUE: On August 01, 2023 the City of Paris Traffic Commission considered this issue and voted 4-0 to recommend the City Council consider enacting an ordinance reducing the speed limit as recommended from a 30 mph to 20 mph. BUDGET: No anticipated impact on current budget RECOMMENDATION: Approve Ordinance amending the Traffic Control Map reducing speed limit from 30 mph to 20 mph.