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ORDIANANCE NO. 97-2169
CONSTRUCTION SPEED ZONE ORDINANCE
AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING SPEED LIMITS DURING CONSTRUCTION
AWNG A PORTION OF sa 146 WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF LA PORTE AND PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION
THEREOF.
WHEREAS, the Texas Department of Transportation has made it known to the
City of La Porte that operations will begin in the near future to upgrade SH 146; and
WHEREAS, in the interest of safety, it is desirable to maintain a construction
speed zone during the construction period; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF L PORTE that a
construction speed zone be established along the named highways or parts thereof described
as follows:
Along SH 146 from 0.600 miles south of Fairmont Parkway to 0.220 miles north of
McCabe Road, a distance of approximately 0.720 miles, 45 MPH.
Necessary signs for posting the speed zones will be furnished, installed, and
maintained by the direction of the Texas Department of Transportation engineer in charge
of the project.
Any person violating the provisions of this ordinance shall, upon conviction, be
fined any sum not to exceed Two Hundred Dollars ($200.00).
This ordinance shall be in effect only during the period of construction, and
completion of this project shall automatically cancel the speed zones.
PASSED AND APPROVED THIS
24th
day of
March
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CITY OF LA PORTE
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Nofm . . L. Malone, -
Mayor
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Attest:
Sue Lenes,
City Secretary
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Knox W. Askins,
City Attorney