Resolution No. 21 for 2024 - Modifying Traffic on First Avenue

A RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTING TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES ON FIRST AVENUE.

WHEREAS, the Public and Traffic Safety Committee has requested the implementation of additional traffic control measures to enhance public safety on First Avenue; and

WHEREAS, the Chair of the Public and Traffic Safety Committee conducted a petition of First Avenue residents indicating their support for additional traffic control measures; and

WHEREAS, there have been multiple vehicle crashes resulting in property damage and personal injury since 2019; and

WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to evaluate the effectiveness of a temporary solution before recommending permanent changes to First Avenue;

NOW, THEREFORE, the City of Sweet Home resolves as follows:

Staff shall purchase and install temporary speed tables along First Avenue between Highway 20 and Highway 228 and evaluate their effectiveness.

This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by the City Council and by signature of the Mayor.

PASSED by the City Council and approved by the Mayor this 27^th day of August, 2024.