G-04-07-08-8D2 - 7/8/2004ORDINANCE NO. �- D4- 0709-
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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9, CODE OF ORDINANCES
(1995 EDITION), CITY OF ROUND ROCK, TEXAS, ADDING A NEW
SECTION 9.504, "TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONES"
AND ADOPTING A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONE
FOR A PORTION OF LOUIS HENNA BOULEVARD; PROVIDING FOR
A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND REPEALING CONFLICTING
ORDINANCES OR RESOLUTIONS.
WHEREAS, Section 545.352 of the Texas Transportation Code
establishes prima facie reasonable and prudent speed limits for
streets and highways situated in the state of Texas, and
WHEREAS, Section 545.356(b) of the Texas Transportation Code
gives the governing body of a municipality the same authority as
the Texas Transportation Commission to alter prima facie speed
limits when a highway is under repair, construction or maintenance,
and
WHEREAS, Section 3 of the Procedures for Establishing Speed
Zones adopted by the Texas Transportation Commission states that
normal speed studies are not required on sections of a highway
under construction, and
WHEREAS, construction will soon commence on State Highway 45
along Louis Henna Boulevard from County Road 170 to Donnell Road,
and
WHEREAS, in a letter attached hereto as Exhibit "A, " the
Texas Department of Transportation sets out the statutory
justification for, and has requested that the City adopt by
ordinance a temporary speed limit of 45 miles per hour on Louis
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Henna Boulevard from County Road 170 to Donnell Road until the
construction of State Highway 45 is completed, Now Therefore
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND
ROCK, TEXAS:
I.
That Chapter 9 of the Code of Ordinances (1995 Edition), City
of Round Rock, Texas, is hereby amended to add Section 9.504,
Temporary Construction Speed Zones to read as follows:
9.504 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONES
(1) During construction of SH 45, the temporary maximum prima facie speed limit shall be
forty-five (45) miles per hour on Louis Henna Boulevard from County Road 170 to
Donnell Drive. This temporary speed limit shall expire upon completion of SH 45 from
County Road 170 to Donnell Drive, and the maximum prima facie speed limit shall
thereafter be fifty-five (55) miles per hour.
II.
A. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in
conflict herewith are expressly repealed.
B. The invalidity of any section or provision of this
ordinance shall not invalidate other sections or provisions
thereof.
C. The City Council hereby finds and declares that written
notice of the date, hour, place and subject of the meeting at which
this Ordinance was adopted was posted and that such meeting was
open to the public as required by law at all times during which
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this Ordinance and the subject matter hereof were discussed,
considered and formally acted upon, all as required by the Open
Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
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READ and APPROVED on first reading this the (�7 day of
2004.
READ, APPROVED and ADOPTED on second reading this the
day of 2004.
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CHRISTINE R. MARTINEZ, City Secret ry
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Texas Department of Transportation
1421 WELLS BRANCH PARKWAY,ay111, g6 107 PFLUGERVILLE, TX 78660 (512) 225-1300
Control No:
0683-06-024
Project:
TTA 2002 (251)
Highway:
SH 45
County:
Williamson
Mr. Tom Word, P.E.
City Engineer
City of Round Rock
910 Luther Place Dr.
Round Rock, Texas 78664
Dear Mr. Word:
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IM AY 2 4 2004
CITY OF ROUND ROCK
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
As of last month, construction has begun on Section 5 of the SH 45/Loop 1 Project. Section 5
begins roughly at CR 170 (A.W. Grimes) and extends to the east with the most noticeable
activities from CR 170 to Donnell. It is in the area between CR 170 to Donnell, that construction
activities will have the most impact upon the residents and traffic in this portion of Round Rock.
In general, construction of the frontage roads will be the first phase of construction activities.
During the construction of the frontage roads, traffic will be allowed to operate along the existing
pavement and alignment. Once the frontage roads are completed, traffic will be switched to the
proposed frontage roads and main lane construction will begin along the general alignment of
Louis Henna (SH45).
Because of the construction activities in the area, cross street connections and the presence of
heavy construction equipment; I would request that the current speed limit, of 55 mph along
Louis Henna between CR 170 and Donnell be reduced to 45 mph for the duration of the project.
The sign placement and removal would be done at no expense to the City of Round Rock. This
reduction in speed, if approved by the city, will allow the Department additional flexibility in traffic
control and enhance the safety of the project.
TxDOT appreciates your continued support during the construction of the SH45/Loop 1 project
and as we work together enhancing mobility throughout the area.
Should you have any questions or require any further information, please call me at (512) 225-
1344.
Sincerely,
V..=
Imothy J. Weig, P. E.
EXHIBIT Director of Turnpike Construction
Austin District
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Temporary Construction
+ Louis Henna Boulevard from CR 170 to Donnell Drives
DATE: July 2, 2004
SUBJECT: City Council Meeting - July 8, 2004
ITEM: *8.D.2. Consider an ordinance authorizing a temporary 45 -mph construction
speed zone on Louis Henna Boulevard from CR 170 to Donnell Drive for
the completion of the SH -45 frontage road project. (Second Reading)
Department: Transportation Services
Staff Person: Tom Martin, Director of Transportation Services
Justification:
Due to conflicts with construction activities, a temporary construction speed zone on Louis Henna
Boulevard from CR 170 to Donnell set for 45 -mph is necessary.
Funding:
Cost: N/A
Source of funds: N/A
Outside Resources: Texas Department of Transportation
Background Information:
Temporary reduction of the existing 55 -mph speed limit will provide additional protection to crews
working near Louis Henna Boulevard during the construction of the SH 45 Frontage Roads, and
for traffic entering Louis Henna Boulevard from side streets and driveways.
Public Comment: N/A