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Page 1 of 2 <br /> <br />DATE: January 17, 2017 <br /> <br />TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers <br />William S. Joynes, Sr., City Administrator <br /> <br />FROM: Sue Polka, Interim Asst. Public Works Director/City Engineer <br /> <br />SUBJECT: Public Works Update <br /> <br /> <br />Discussion <br /> <br />The purpose of this item is to provide the City Council with updates on several ongoing efforts. <br /> <br />County Road E2 Speed Limit Sign <br />Staff has looked at the signs to determine if the flashing speed limits can be adjusted for school <br />start and end times during the day. Currently the sign does not have that capability. In order to <br />for the sign to allow the speed limits to coincide with the school calendar, the unit would need an <br />upgrade. This would require removing the electronic component and sending it to the <br />manufacturer at a cost of $1,100. With this upgrade, the sign would flash at 30 mph during <br />school start and end times and 40 mph at all other times. If the Council chooses to select this <br />option, staff would recommend changing the signage from “when children are present” to <br />specific start and end school times. The cost of the new signage is estimated at $600 and would <br />need to be reviewed and updated with any change in school start and end times. <br /> <br />Another option for the City Council to consider is a sign that is specifically designed for school <br />zones (Attachment A). This sign states that the lower speed limit is in effect when the sign is <br />flashing and registers the speeds of the cars only during that specific school zone time. If a car is <br />going over the speed limit the actual speed limit flashes as well to alert the driver of a violation. <br />During non-school zone times, the lights do not flash and the speed does not display. This sign <br />is more effective in that it is only operating during school times and catches the driver’s attention <br />for that specific reason. The estimated cost to furnish and install this type of sign is <br />approximately $16,000. If the Council would like to proceed with this option, a plan and <br />specification could be prepared which would include removal and reinstallation of the existing <br />sign in another location where speeding is a concern. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> AGENDA ITEM – 1A <br /> <br /> <br /> MEMORANDUM <br />