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County Administrator's Report 12. 11.

BCC Regular Meeting

Budget & Finance Consent

Meeting Date:	01/19/2017
Issue: Traffic Restrictions - Truck Prohibition on Enon School Road
From:	Joy D. Blackmon, P.E.
Department:	Public Works
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning Traffic Restrictions - Truck Prohibition on Enon School Road - Joy D. Blackmon, P.E., Public Works Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning Traffic Restrictions - Truck Prohibition on Enon School Road:

A. Adopt a Resolution establishing a vehicle weight restriction on Enon School Road from South Pineville Road to Highway 97A - no trucks in excess of 10,500 pounds gross vehicle weight, except trucks servicing or having business within the described area; and

B. Authorize the Chairman to sign the Resolution.

[Funding Source: Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund, Cost Center 211201, and Account Code 53401]

BACKGROUND:

The Board is authorized under Sections 316.006 (3) (a,b); 316.008 (1) (m,n); and 316.555 of the Florida Statutes (2004), to establish regulations on county roadways and streets.

Chapter 94, Article 1, Section 94-1 Escambia County Code of Ordinances authorizes the County Engineer to place limits on the size and/or class of vehicles on county roadways and streets. This authorization requires the County Engineer to file for Board ratification by Resolution, quarterly, a list of all limitation orders established under this section.

It was determined that establishing a vehicle weight restriction on Enon School Road is reasonable and necessary for public safety and convenience.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

Funds are budgeted in Fund 175, Transportation Trust Fund; Cost Center 211201 and Account Code 53401 for sign installations.

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kristin Hual, Assistant County Attorney, reviewed and approved the Resolution as to form and legal sufficiency.

PERSONNEL:

No additional personnel required.

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

A copy of the Resolution will be forwarded to the Sheriff's Department upon adoption.

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