2007-145-RES-Affirming the City's desire to keep the signal light at the intersection of North Main Street (BU271)RESOLUTION N0. 200'h145
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PARIS,
TEXAS, AFFIRMING THE CITY'S DESIRE TO KEEP THE SIGNAL
LIGHT AT THE INTERSECTION OF NORTH MAIN STREET (BU271) AND
PROVINE AND REQUESTING THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION (TXDOT) TO CONTINUE TO MAINTAIN AND
OPERATE SAID SIGNAL LIGHT IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATE AND
LOCAL LAW; MAKING OTHER FINDINGS AND PROVISIONS RELATED
TO THE SUBJECT; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the Traffic Commission, at its regular meeting of November 6, 2007,reviewed
a request from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to remove the traffic signal at the
intersection of North Main Street (BU271) and Provine Street because based on this their traffic
assessment a signal light is not warranted at this intersection; and,
WHEREAS, on November 12, 2007, the City Council considered TxDOT's request to
remove the signal and received testimony from the Chief of Police and City Engineer regarding the
number of traffic accidents at the intersection and the cost of updating the traffic signal equipment;
and,
WHEREAS, the ordinance proposing the removal of the traffic signal of the intersection of
North Main and Provine was tabled for further consideration; and,
WHEREAS, due to the number of traffic accidents that have occurred at this intersection
within the last 12 months and concerns about the safety of pedestrians and vehicles crossing at this
intersection, the City Council decided to retain the traffic signal at North Main and Provine Streets;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it to be in the best interest of the citizens of the City
of Paris to request that TxDOT continue to operate and maintain the signal light at N. Main Street
and Provine Street.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED 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 Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is hereby urged and
requested to continue to operate and maintain the signal light N. Main Street (BU271) and Provine
Street to protect the safety and welfare of the citizens of the City of Paris and Lamar County, Texas.
Section 3. That the City Clerk shall mail a copy of this resolution to TxDOT as
confirmation that the City of Paris does not want the signal light removed.
Section y: That this resolution shall become effective upon date of passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of December, 2007.
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essie Jam Freelen, Mayor
ATTEST:
J e Ellis, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
W. Kent McIlyar, ty Attorney