05 A MC Club Awareness MonthCITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING SHEET
Submittal Date: Originating Department: Presented By: Agenda Item No.:
5/09/08 City Manager Jesse Freelen, Mike Womack 5.A.
Council Date:
5/12/08
RECOMMENDED MOTION:
Not an action item.
POLICY ISSUE~S~:
Proclamation
BACKGROUND:
One of the goals of the Paris chapter of the Gypsy MC motorcycle club is to promote
motorcycle safety, educarion, and awareness in high school drivers' educarion programs and
to the general. In conjunction with the Texas Department of Public Safety and other Gypsy
MC clubs and motorcycle enthusiasts, they requested a proclamarion declaring May as
Motorcycle Awareness Month.
BOARD~COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
N/A
EXHIBITS:
Proclamation; Gypsy MC club description; proclamation from Governor Perry, and web pages advocaring
"Share the Road" si a e
ACTION: BUDGET INFO:
❑ Financial Report ❑ Minute Order Expense $
❑ Department Report ❑ Resolution Budgeted Amt. $
~ Presentation ❑ Ordinance y'I'D Actual $
❑ Public Hearing ❑ Other Acct. Name
Acct. Number
FISCAL NOTES:
REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY:
~ Administration ~ City Clerk ❑ Community Development ❑ EMS/IT ❑ Finance ❑ Fire
❑ Municipal Court ❑ Legal ❑ Library ~ Police ❑ Eng./Public Works ❑ Utilities
City of Paris J~~~ Itevised 2/04/08
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UMEP,Et7S, safety is among the &ighest priorities for the hig(zways and streets of our City andState and
the great State of 7e)G2s is proud to 6e a nationaCCeader in motorcycCe safety, education ancCawareness,• and,
sVR7EPXA,S, motorcycCes are a common anrf economicaC means of transportation tFeat reduces fueC
consumption androadwear, andcontri6utes in a signifi'cant way to the reCief of traffi'c congestion andparking,•
and,
47fiEP,E,7,S, it u especiaCCy important t&at t(ze citizens of ourCity andState 6e aware of motorcycCes on the
streets and higkways and recognize the irnportance of motorcycCe safety,• and,
`W'JfEW,EJ7,5; motorrycCists continually promote motorrycCe safety, education andawareness in higFz scFeooC
drivers' ecCucation program.s ancCto the generaCpu6Cc in aur City andState, presenting motorcycCe azvareness
programs to over 100, 000 participants in the past four years aCone,• and,
`WJf~E~.f7,S, aCCmotorcycCuts s(zouCd join C'jypsy I2cParis in activeCy promoting the safe operation of
motorrycCes, as weCCas promoting motorcycCe safety, education and awareness to the citizens of our Cft-y and
State; and,
WM2jEA,S, the motorrycCuts (zave contri6utecf eX;tensive time, money aruCcommunity service to nationaC
andcommunity cFiarita6Ce o>ganizations suc(z as Easter,Seals, 9Kake A-`Wish Eoundation, 9Yl uscular lnystropFiy
Assoeiation, SalvationArmy antCvarious 9111 relief effortr, and,
`W.1fq~P,E.A,S, during the montk of May, aCCroadway users s(zoutd unite in the safe sharing of the roadways
wit(cin the City of 2'aris, and t(zrougFiout the great State of 7exas;•
NoW, Z'HER~EIFoRE, I 9ES.SE9A%KES FR~EELENWA7o4Z,OFTKECI2YYOFP.AR,IS. TEXAS, 6y
the aut(xority vested in me, anct in recognition of the 16`h Anniversary of the efforts ofA.B.A.7.E., Gypsy
9Vcftris andt(ze otFier220,000 registeredmotorrycCuts stateuride, andin recognition of the continuedroCe t(zey
serve as a Ceader in motorcycCe sa. fety, education and awareness, do here6y procCaim the month of May, 2008,
as
a9ILV'1~WfTCLE,AYVJARE9VE.75 JILO✓Y'L/r
in Taris, GamarCounty, 7exas, andurge aCCmotorrsts to join in an effort to improve safety andawareness on
our roadways.
IN2~S279K09V~2"W~(~E~O~F, I(xave Fzereunto set my FiandandcausedtFee SeaCof the City to 6e affzqd
at the City of Paris, t(zis the 28t& day ofApnC, 2008.
lesse,7ames ~FreeCen, 9Ylayor
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nice ECCu, City Clerk
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W. Kent MclCyar, CatyAttorney
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Sricf Hi~Aonof G-,~psy tntcrnatiuna!
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- mocint~iins oC N1ar\ illc. Icnnc;;Cc. MaMof thc Iocals did 1101 unclerstand thc litest\lc
ancl ,iuhhecl [liem tlic ~~ti~~ur Pirl.le; ufSuciet\," ~~~hich is
- h.rt v,~~ 'loi ~nn ('ici.lc Ic,'_10 Vlan\ ChanUIc~ ha\-C Occuirc(i aluW-) the Way, but tlhcrc
~offi`om _ nre s~ml': tliat ju;t iion'l cli.jnLc_ lil.c uur cluh inollo_ "N1i1cai_,e is I.no\~lcd~,e: ihc
nl,,rr ~d,iI Vsrik:. thc 11101'c \Our lean1 ak,u11 road ridinU'. ~Our hike. and The liteslNle ~Ou
1~.4c,+.laers ha\;cii~~;ui l11) ninlrrk is i,ur International I'resident. We are a l\-
„rWHtC(i niulc,rC% cir rluh ilicll cs to prumutc a pu,itivc innaoe ot bikcrs thi-OuI-Ih
~~4+otoGaileries ~ lV<iri14111"~ -afc ri(liii1_' '_~ui<iclinc,_ AlOWin~_' lemflle and jun101- mrmbers, anel acceptiiti2
aw~ F7mi.L o!hil.c mcr '50 (C'_ 1N~c nre also incmhcrs oI' I'MK,1. If vou ~~Ould lil.C 10
~reresti»S Saff fcarn nlorc_ ~isit the Huust0n C'haptcr V1'ehsite.
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intcr;1 .it,on.ii I'rc~ id cni I I~i1). \rc:i i_ ticr(_'eant at A 1-111 s M uunt-n. anei I'aris Secretar\ Survivor
infurni.►tion About thc Paris ('hapter
Ilji~ i. eIi\ ciul) " In -'()()0. Ow- chaEitci_ heca111c oilicial ti-~ith a paTCh-in part\ <it
ili~_i:,i~~ic~• ;~~~I~~~ (scc photo -1a11ciA startin~~ 0111 th ti patcli-liuldino mcmbers. NAL~
<lrr Hulit-I,nit hunch that cnj<,~s ri(iin,, everv Chance ~\e uet. We currentlY' have 18
patch-hoiclin~ mclnhrr,_ juni0r nicmi)rrs. I 1)c',Npro,pcct. ancl manc "han(,-arounds."
~t c:orc c~i7~•~iint~:motit -1 jiuiior 111cnlhcrs to be on thr rnsIcr,u<,n. We vuitmtecr,l lu!
\rilh (Iic iocal w'ish-Fur-r1-Child cfft>rts.
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STA'I'E OF TEXAS
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
The Lone Star State has one of the nadon's largest motorcycle riding populations.
Our beautifW roadways and yearlong riding season contribute to motorcycling as a popular
form of recreation and traz►sportation for many Texans.
Riding a motorcycle safely requires the use of specific mental and physical skills.
Riding without proper motorcycle safety lrnowledge can be a recipe for disaster. Riders
attain the lrnowledge and skills by attending professionally taught motorcycle operator
training courses, personal experience, sound judgment and the lnowledge of traffic laws and
licensing requirements.
In an effort to avoid or minimize motorcycle-related crashes, basic and advanced
motorcycle operator training courses are offered throughout the state. With the experience
offered through courses, the correct protective equipment and aware motorists, the roadways
will be a safer place for those who ride.
Promoting motorcycle safety and motorist awareness of motorcycles is vital to the
lives of many. The Texas Depariment of Public Safety (DPS) has provided tools to make
Texan's motorcycling experience safe. Through informative literature and by providing
information through the Motorcycle Safety UniYs web page (www.txdps.state.tx.us/msb),
DPS is working to increase both safety and awareness.
I encourage all Texas motorists to do everything they can to ensure the safety of
motorcyclists and other users of all Texas roadways. The steps we take today can make a
posirive difference for the future.
Therefore, I, Rick Perry, Governor of Texas, do hereby prcelaim May 2008,
Motorcycle Safety and Awareness Month
in Texas, and urge the appropriate
recognition whereof.
In official recognition whereof,
I hereby affix my signature tivs the
1 st day of April, 2008.
v00,emor of Texas
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70 signs instQlled in Texas (so far)...
on this page we will continue to odd oll the info yo'l send on signs installed
across Texas so far c4 o/so info on signs that might be on hold until funding is
ovailab/e for them. We hope this info helps more riders to do presentations at
their City Councilmeetings to add to the list of cities that support
motorcyc% awareness in their community..
an emoil to share any odditional knowledge or info you wanna share.
these signs he/p increose
IL Motorcvcle Awareness
This page was last updoted: April 30, 2008
OUT.ST.qNDING VIDEO BY DD/E
Cities that have instn/led Share the Roud signs so f'ar :
Wautauga, North Riehland Hills, Mansfield, Alvarado, Waxahachie, Austin,
Bridge City, Jacksonville, Freeport, Groves, Pinehurst & Tyler
Cities approved for installation of signs & planning to install them soon :
Midlothian, Corsicana, Ha[lsville & Richwood
Cities approved for installation of signs but need help with funding :
Hutchins, Rice, Lipan, Oyster Creek, Surjside Beach, Jones Creek, Quintana & Brazoria
Share The Road 2007
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Bridge City - 10/06
5 signs instnlled
loca/ women 's riding group
North Richicnd Hills - 5/04
8 signs instulled
Pntriots MC, TCOC-DFW
dr TMRA2
2 sign installed
Cherokee Wind Wvrriors, Tyler Chapter
TMRA cf TCOC- Ty/er
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Mansfield - 5/05
10 signs installed
Arlington ABA TE, Phoenix MC
cf TCOC-OFW
Alvarudo - 8/05
2 sign installed
Gryphons MC, Phoenix MC,
Roca MC d TCOC-OfW
2 signs installed
Blue Knigh ts MC cf TMRA
. UUU2 oL.
Woxahachie - 6/05
1 sign installed
Gryphons MC dr TCOC-OFW
Austin - 30/05
19 signs installed
Latin Stee/MC, TCOC-Austin
cf TMRA2
3 sign instnlled
TMRAZ, Sons of Confederote
I/eterons Mechanized Covalry,
Los Ma/os MC, 6ypsy MC, Southern
Proud, 6uordions; H06 dr 6eo Cyc%s
ShareThe Road
Pinehurst - 6/07
2 signs instnlled
Red Knights MC
If you know of any city not listed here where these signs exist...
or where a presentation has been done & signs were approved but have not yet been installed
due to lack of funding, please let us know.
Send your sign pictures to be posted here...
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Fi/es & Info to help with your presentotion...
IMPORTANT : the first thing you should know is that these signs cannot be installed on
any state highway unless they are installed in the immediate vicinity of a p/ace where
motorcycles frequently entedexit on a regular basis (bike shop, biker bar, clubhouse)
Share the Road
Presentation
Speech
This is a
presentation
speech to use in
it's exact form or
to edit however
y0U
think best.
Most cities will
allow 3-5 min -
and that's all ya
need.
~ , ~ 2 attachements we
These are the 4 news articles we included as
handouts to show our reason for requesting signs...
just do a search of your local newspaper archives
to gather some local articles for your meeting...
OR check the_ ROW link__b__elow
used as handouts to each
Ciry Council member
(at beginning of
presentation)
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Where signs can be purchased:
Road Runner Traffic Supply Inc.
1-800-633-2816
Talk to Barbra or Teresa
Cost = $100 each without pole
P.O. Box 122837
3200 Marquita Dr.
Fort Worth, TX 76116
www.RoadRunner-Traffic.com
TX DOT Vendor #03302
DBE Certified
actual dimensions of the
road signs are:
Diamond shape
w/ motorcycle
30" x 30" ~
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Rectangle underneath:
12" x 18„
The cost of both signs together is $100. The pole & installation of each sign are eztra
due to dif,~erent City, County & state requirements. So far, the 9 cities with signs
installed have paid for their own signs.
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