HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance-1989-0810INTRODUCED BY COUNCILMEMBER SNOW
Ordinance No. 810
Series of 1989
TITLE: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13-2, MODEL TRAFFIC CODE
OF THE CODE OF LAWS OF THE CITY OF WHEAT RIDGE BY
DESIGNATING THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS, OR HIS
DESIGNEE, AS THE "TRAFFIC ENGINEER" FOR PURPOSES OF
TRAFFIC ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROVISIONS OF THE MODEL
TRAFFIC CODE, AND FURTHER RESERVING TO THE CITY COUNCIL
THE AUTHORITY TO REVIEW AND ESTABLISH SPEED ZONES AND
SPEED LIMITS ON LOCAL STREETS.
WHEREAS the City of Wheat Ridge has adopted the "Model Traffic
Code for Colorado Municipalities, 1977 Edition," as a portion of
the Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge;
WHEREAS said Model Traffic Code (MTC) authorizes the
establishment of speed zones by the "Traffic Engineer" of the City;
WHEREAS the Model Traffic Code, in its present state,
designates the Chief of Police as the "Traffic Engineer" in the
absence of any specific appointment by the City of an individual
or entity as the "Traffic Engineer";
WHEREAS the City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge wishes to
appoint the Director of Public Works, or his designee, as the
"Traffic Engineer" for purposes of administration of the provisions
of the MTC within the boundaries of the City of Wheat Ridge, and
further wishes to reserve unto itself, as the legislative body of
the City, the power and authority to review and enact speed zones
in certain circumstances and upon certain streets within the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WHEAT RIDGE, COLORADO, THAT:
Section 1. Pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-8 of the
Model Traffic Code for Colorado Municipalities, the City Council
of the City of Wheat Ridge does hereby designate and appoint the
Director of Public Works, or his designee, as the "Traffic
Engineer" as said office is created and described in said Model
Traffic Code, and does further hereby authorize and empower the
Director of Public Works, or his designee, to have and to exercise
all powers and duties assigned to the "Traffic Engineer" by the
within the Model Traffic Code.
Section 2. The Code of Laws of the City of Wheat Ridge is
hereby amended by adding the following provision to Section 13-2(b)
of said Code of Laws:
1123-9. Section 23-9. Duties and Powers of Traffic Engineer
or other designed traffic official, of the Model Traffic code,
is hereby amended by the addition of the following Section 23-
9(c):
(c) The City Council of the City of Wheat Ridge hereby
reserves unto itself the specific power and authority to
review and approve or modify the designation of speed
zones and the establishment of speed limits on streets
which are not state highways or streets maintained by the
state or county (hereinafter local streets). The Traffic
Engineer shall forward copies of all speed zoning studies
and designation of speed limits to the City Council for
it's review. Said speed limits, as established by the
Traffic Engineer, shall be lawful and in effect unless
and until the same are modified or amended by a motion
adopted by a majority of the entire City Council. In
considering the amendment of any such speed limit as
established by the Traffic Engineer, the City Council
shall consider all speed zoning studies conducted by the
Traffic Engineer, all of the criterion specified in
Section (a) of this Section 23-9, and shall consider
pedestrian safety, site distance, and neighborhood safety
considerations in addition thereto."
Section 3. Severability. If any clause, sentence, paragraph,
or part of this ordinance or the application thereof to any person
or circumstances shall for any reason be adjudged by a court of
competent jurisdiction invalid, such judgment shall not affect
application to other persons or circumstances.
Section 4. Safety Clause. The city council hereby finds,
determines, and declares that this ordinance is promulgated under
the general police power of the City of Wheat Ridge, that it is
promulgated for the health, safety, and welfare of the public, and
that this ordinance is necessary for the preservation of health and
safety and for the protection of public convenience and welfare.
The City Council further determines that the ordinance bears a
rational relation to the property legislative object sought to be
attained.
Section 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED on first reading by a vote of
6 to 2 on this 25th day of September , 1989,
ordered published in full in a newspaper of general circulation in
the City of Wheat Ridge and Public Hearing and consideration on
final passage set for October 9, , 1989, at
7:30 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers, 7500 West 29th Avenue,
Wheat Ridge, Colorado.
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READ, ADOPTED, AND
reading by a vote of 6
October
1989.
ORDERED PUBLISHED on second and final
- to 2 this 9th day of
1989.
SIGNED by the Mayor on this 10th day of October ,
Dan Wilde, Mayor
ATTEST:
Wanda Sang, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY
OFFICE OF CITY ATTORNEY
John E. Hayes, City torney
1st Publication: September 28, 1989 f
2nd Publication: October 12, 1989
Wheat Ridge Sentinel:
Effective Date: October 12, 1989
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