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MOTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2018-17 ON SECOND AND FINAL READING.
PROPOSED ORDINANCE 2018-17 IS AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 71, “TRUCK RULES”, SECTION 71.05, “RESTRICTIONS ON TRUCK USE OF STREETS” OF THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES CODE OF ORDINANCES; TO PROVIDE FOR THE ABILITY OF THE CITY COMMISSION, BY RESOLUTION, TO PROHIBIT THRU-TRUCK TRAFFIC ON DEISGNATED PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY IN THE CITY OF PEMBROKE PINES; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
1. In order to prohibit trucks on certain roadways within the City, the City Commission needs to approve a City Ordinance authorizing the County to install the appropriate regulatory signs on the subject roadway segments, and the exact restrictions need to be specified in the ordinance.
2. It serves the public interest by prohibiting thru-truck traffic on streets and roads which are unsuitable for such traffic by reason of their construction, or by reason of the character and nature of abutting property, where reasonably adequate alternative truck routes exist.
3. The ability to prohibit thru-truck traffic on certain rights-of-way within the City promotes the public health, safety and welfare.
Item has been reviewed by the Commission Auditor and approved for the Agenda.
Financial Impact
FINANCIAL IMPACT DETAIL:
a) Initial Cost: None
b) Amount budgeted for this item in Account No: Not Applicable
c) Source of funding for difference, if not fully budgeted: Not Applicable
d) 5 year projection of the operational cost of the project Not Applicable
e) Detail of additional staff requirements: Not Applicable