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Ord. 0387 10-09-78ORDINANCE NO. 387 AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF ARTICLE 6701D, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED $200 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, Article 6701D, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, provides that whenever the governing body of the City shall determine upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that any prima facie speed therein set forth is greater or less than is reasonable or safe under the conditions found to exist at any intersection or other place or upon any part of a street or highway within the City, taking into consider- ation the width and condition of the pavement and other circumstances on such portion of said street or highway, as well as the usual traffic thereon, said governing body may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie speed limit thereat or thereon by the passage of an ordinance, which shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected at such intersection or other place or part of the street or highway, now therefore, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investi- gation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Article 6701D, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof. Section 2. The following areas, streets, or portions thereof shall be designated special speed zones and it shall be unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle thereon at a speed greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on school days between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 AM and between the hours of 2:30 and 4:00 PM, when signs are erected: (a) Along FM 518 (East Broadway) from a point 145 feet more or less east of the intersection of Houston Avenue to a point 245 feet more or less east of the intersection of Old Alvin Road, approximately 1800 feet; (b) Along Jasmine Street from a point 120 feet more or less east of its intersection of Houston Avenue to its inter- section with Galveston Avenue, approximately 550 feet; (c) Along Plum Street from a point 170 feet more or less west of the intersection with Galveston Avenue to a point 90 feet more or less west of the intersection with west Briar Circle, approximately 950 feet; (d) Along Grand Boulevard from a point 300 feet more or less south of the intersection of Plum Street to a point 200 feet more or less south of the intersection of FM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 750 feet; (e) Along Park Avenue from a point 300 feet more. or less south of the intersection of Plum Street to a point 180 feet more or less south of FM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 750 feet; Along Galveston from a point 135 feet more or less north of the intersection of Plum Street to a point 185.feet morelor less south of FM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 1000 feet; Along Old Alvin Road from a point 170 feet more or less north of the intersection of Plum Street to a point 220 feet more or less south of the intersection of FM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 1500 feet; (h) Along Liberty Drive from a point 325 feet more or less south of the intersection of FM 518 (East Broadway) to a point 165 feet more or less south of the intersection of Shady Bend Drive, approximately 1000 feet; (f) (g) (i) Along West Circle Drive from a point 310 feet more or less north of the intersection of Shady Bend Drive to the intersection of Shady Bend Drive; (j) Along Shady Bend Drive from a point 255 feet more or less east of West Circle Drive to the intersection of Liberty Drive, approximately 1150 feet. Section 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in -any sum not more than Two Hundred Dollars ($200). Section 4. All existing ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed only to the extent of such conflict. Section 5. It is hereby ordained that this Ordinance, when approved and adopted, shall be made a part of, and incorporated into, the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pearland, Texas, and said Code is hereby expressly amended to include the provisions of this Ordinance in all respects. Section 6. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force on the tenth day after its publication in the official newspaper of the City of Pearland, Texas. PASSED AND APPROVED on first reading this the o 2,5" day of , A. D., 1978. CITY OF PEARLAND, TE B ATTE T: ity Secret PASSED AND APPROVED on second and final reading this the day of CSC C, 07Z , A. D., 1978. CITY OF PEARLAND, TEX By ATTEST: Ass.tstant: Ci.ty Secretary r/YYc Mayor 9 Date of Publication: ( Ci aie /977 Effective Date: (9(1,jjL4. a /9 ZING RECORD: ORDINANCE NO. 387 % F•LR,: L- Eg ,.13ii';": (Date) September 25, 1978 APPROVED AS TO FORM: AYES: COUNCILMEN FraienbPrger, Councilwoman Coppinger„Cnsi lman MrCnmb, Coun lal W -1-&oi � , _ NOES: NONE _ C.OND vEADINC.!: (Cute) Grt oher 9, 1978 City Attorney AYES: COUNCILMEN Frauenherg-r, C_aunei-144;u Coppinger (nnncd m ley, Councilman McComl Councilman Wilson. 47)--x;- As s t City 'Secretary LEAF L co z THE JOURNAL s- P.O. BOX 81 FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS 77546 482-2222 THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF Brazoria Before me,th® 'undersigned authority,- a Notary Public In -and for -- said State and County, on this day personally appeared Marie Moore , being known to me, and being by me ,first duly sworn, upon his oath deposes and says that he is the editor/ publisher of The Journal, a newspaper of general circulation published in Brazoria County, Texas; and that a copy of the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: October 12, , 19 78 19 , 19 19 - --� , 19 19 , 19 A copy of such notice is attached hereto and expressly made a Hart of this affidavit of publisher or other duly authorized person. By SWORN TO AND SUBSCRIBED before me by the said editor/publisher of The Journal, on this the Marie Moore 17th day of October 19 78 , to certify which witness my hand and seal of office. fission ex. res 4-10-80 NOTICE TO BIDDERS BID NO. B78.18 Sealed bids will -be received in the office of the City Secretary until 12:00 Noon, November 10, 1978, at which time they will be publicly opened and read aloud, for three (3) 1979 Four Door Sedan Detective Cars and (I) 1979 Four Door Sedan Fire marshal Car. Specifications available in the office of the City Secretary, 2335 N. Texas Avenue, Pearland, Texas — Telephone 485-2411. ALTERNATE BID: TRADE-INS (3) 1.1974 Dodge (dent. No. DH43M4D 141751 2.1974 Dodge Ident. No. DH41N4F 125575 3. 1976 Plymouth Ident. No. PK41P6D 142120 Bids must state price, terms, delivery date, and factory warranty, F.O.B., Pear - land, Texas. Successful bidder will be required to post Bidder's Bond or Cashier's Check in the amount of 5% of the total bid submitted before Purchase Order will be issued. Bids will be reviewed by the City Council at 7:30 P.M., November 13, 1978, in a City Council Meeting at the City Hall, 2335 N. Texas Avenue, Perland, Texas. The City of Pearland reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. City of Pearland, Texas By: Dorothy L. Cook City Secretary NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON STREET ASSESSMENTS Notice is hereby given by the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas, of a public hearing to be held on November 13, 1978, at 7:30 P.M., Council Chambers, City Hall, 2335 N. Texas Avenue, Pearland, Texas, on the proposed assessment against abutting property owners of a portion of the costs of improvements to the following described public street within the City of Pearland consisting of grading and paving or per- manently repairing or repaving the same and/or by constructing curbs and gutters and sidewalks, and, where necessary, by reconstructing and realigning existing curbs and gutters and sidewalks, and by widening said street or portions thereof, where necessary, so as to attain a paved width on the hereinafter named street of twenty (20') feet and by constructing neces- sary and proper appurtenances and in- cidentals to such improvements, including drains and culverts. Assessments are proposed against all privately owned property abutting the fol- lowing street or portions thereof within the City limits of Pearland, Texas, to -wit: GALVESTON AVENUE — From the South right-of-way line. of Pear Street southerly along the centerline of Galveston Avenueto the. North right-of-way line of Walnut Street, a distance of approximately 600 feet. The estimated total cost of such improve- ments is $4,301.08. The estimated amount to be assessed against the owners of the abutting property is 82.00 per front foot. All persons and property owners shall be given an opportunity to be heard at the time of said hearing and should be present at such time and place. ATTEST: /s/Tom.. Reid, Mayor /s/ Loretta K. Bonin City of Pearland,' Assistant City Secretary Texas PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Freiendswood will be accepting bids for' (3) trucks, until 4:30 P.M. Monday Octo- ber 23, 1978. Specifications may be ob- tained from the office of the City Secretary, 109 Willowick, Friendswood, Texas 77546. James C. Morgan City Manager PUBLIC NOTICE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Friendswood will be accepting bids for (4) cars, Until 4:30 P.M. Monday Octo- ber 23, 1978. Specifications may be ob- tained at the office of the City Secretary at 109 Willowick, Friendswood, Texas. James C. Morgan, City Manager City of Friendswood r eruamee t.. Morgan City Manager ORDINANCE NO. 387 AN ORDINANCE ALTERING THE PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ESTABLISHED FOR VEHICLES UNDER THE PROVI- SIONS OF ARTICLE 6701D, VERNON'S TEXAS CIVIL STATUTES, UPON THE BASIS OF AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION, UPON CERTAIN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS, ' OR PARTS THEREOF, WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, AS SET OUT IN THIS ORDI- NANCE; AND PROVIDING A PENALTY OF A FINE NOT TO EXCEED 8200 FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. Be it ordained by the City Council of the City of Pearland, Texas: Section 1. Upon the basis of an engineer- ing and traffic investigation heretofore made as authorized by the provisions of Article 6701D,' Vernon's Texas Civil Stat- utes, the following prima facie speed limits hereafter indicated for vehicles are hereby determined and declared to be reasonable and safe; and such speed limits are hereby fixed at the rate of speed indicated for vehicles traveling upon the named streets and highways, or parts thereof. Section 2. The following areas, streets, or portions thereof shall be designated special speed zones and it shall be unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle thereon at a speed greater than twenty (20) miles per hour on school days between the hours of 7:30 and 8:30 AM and between the hours of 2:30 and 4:00 PM, when signs are erected: (a) Along FM 518 (East Broadway) from a point 145 feet more or less east of intersec- tion of Houston Avenue to a point 245 feet more or less east of the intersection of Old Alvin Road, approximately 1800 feet; (b) Along Jasmine Street from a point 120 feet more or less east of its intersection of Houston Avenue to its intersection with Galveston Avenue, approximately 550 feet; (c) Along Plum Street from a point 170 feet more or less west of the intersection with Galveston Avenue to a point 90 feet more or less west of the intersection with west Briar Circle, approximately 950 feet; (d) Along Grand Boulevard from a point 300 feet more or less south of the intersec- tion of Plum Street to a point 200 feet more or less south of the intersection of FM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 750 feet; (e) Along Park Avenue from a point 300 feet more or less south of the intersection of Plum Street to a point 180 feet more or less south of FM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 750 feet; (1) Along Galveston from a point 135 feet more or less north of the intersection of Plum Street to a point 185 feet more or less south of FM 518 (East Broadway), approxi- mately 1000 feet; (g) Along Old Alvin Road from o point 170 feet more or less north of the intersec- tion of Plum Street to a point 220 feet more or less south of the intersection ofFM 518 (East Broadway), approximately 1500 feet; (h) Along Liberty Drive from a point 325 feet more or less south of the intersection of FM 518 (East Broadway) to a point 165 feet more or less south of the intersection of Shady Bend Drive, approximately 1000 feet; (i) Along West Circle Drive from a point 310 feet more or less north of the intersec- tion of Shady Bend Drive; (j) Along Shady Bend Drive from a point 255 feet more or less east of West Circle Drive to the intersection of Liberty Drive, approximately 1150 feet. Section 3. Any person violating any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not more than Two Hundred Dollars (8200). PASSED AND APPROVED on first read• ing this the 25th day of September, A.D., 1978. ATTEST: City of Pearland, Texas /s/ Dorothy L. Cook By: Tom Reid, City Secretary - Mayor PASSED AND APPROVED on second and final reading this the 9th day of Octo- ber, A.D., 1978. ATTEST: City of Pearland, Texas Loretta 86. Bonin By: Tom Reid Assistant City Secretary Mayor Date of Publication: October 12, 1978 Effective Date: October 22, 1978 Approved as to Form: Bobby J. Williams City Attorney Friday, 9-AM to 5 PM. I Truck driver needed in the Astrodome area. Light pick-up and delivery. Some heavy lifting re- quired. Doyle Blevins 747-1100. i Chick -fit -a of Aimed Mall offers work In pleas ant surroundings to thos who enjoy serving th public. 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