2007-036-ORD-Amending the traffic Control map adopted in section 31-65 of the code of ordinances of the City of ParisORDINANCE N0. 2007-036
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL MAP ADOPTED IN
SECTION 31-65 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PARIS, TEXAS; EXTENDING THE EXISTING CENTER LEFT TURN
LANE IN THE 200 BLOCK OF STONE AVENUE WEST TO ALLOW
LEFT TURNS INTO THE MAIN DRIVE OF NORTH LAMAR HIGH
SCHOOL; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; PROVIDING A REPEALER CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A PENALTY
CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, at its regular meeting of September 4, 2007,
considered a request to extend the existing left turn lane to the west to allow left turns into the
main drive of North Lamar High School and approved the request;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PARIS, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the findings set out in the preamble to this ordinance are hereby in all
things approved. ~
Section 2. That the Traffic Control Map adopted in Paragraph (b) of Section 31-65 of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paris, Paris, Texas, be, and the same is hereby, amended
to include the following center left turn lane extension, including markings and signs:
"Extend existing center left turn lane in the 200 block of Stone Avenue west
to allow left turns into the main drive of North Lamar High School."
Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict
with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the
ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain
in full force and effect.
Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the
enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under
or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalry
accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or
provisions of any ardinance at the time of passage of this ordinance.
Section 5. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this
ordinance, and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or
partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the
validity of any other portion of this ordinance.
Section 6. That any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be
guilty of a Misdemeanor, and, upon conviction, shall be fined in any sum not to exceed
$200.00, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above-enumerated
sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense.
Section 7. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 24th day of September, 2007.
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ATTEST:
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: APPROVED AS TO FORM: -
W. Kent Mc 1 'ty Attorney