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Consider and approve an Ordinance Amending Article III of Part 1 of Chapter 250, Traffic, of the Seminole County Code to Create a New Subsection Establishing a Procedure for the Seminole County Sheriff or the Seminole County Fire Chief to Request Placement of Official Traffic Control Devices for Public Safety and Law Enforcement Purposes. Countywide (Jean Jreji, Public Works Director)
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Division:
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Public Works - Traffic Engineering
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Authorized By:
Jean Jreji, Public Works Director
Contact/Phone Number:
Charlie Wetzel/ 407-665-5686
Background:
Article III (Official Traffic Control Devices) of Part 1 (Traffic Ordinance) of Chapter 250 (Traffic) of the Seminole County Code (“Article III”) was adopted by Seminole County Ordinance No. 82-39 on October 10, 1982. Article III of Part 1 of Chapter 250 has not been changed since its adoption in 1982. Conditions have changed over the years and modifications of Article III are needed. One significant change allows the Sheriff and Fire Chief, or their designee, the ability to request traffic control devices to assist them in their operations or enforcement.
Requested Action:
Staff requests the Board approve an Ordinance Amending Article III of Part 1 of Chapter 250, Traffic, of the Seminole County Code to Create a New Subsection Establishing a Procedure for the Seminole County Sheriff or the Seminole County Fire Chief to Request Placement of Official Traffic Control Devices for Public Safety and Law Enforcement Purposes.