Presenter/Contact
Presenter
Garry Ford, City Engineer
Contact Info
(830) 221-4020 - gford@nbtexas.org
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SUBJECT:
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Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending Section 126-346 (f) of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to restrict parking in front of the NBU access gate on Hunter Road.
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BACKGROUND / RATIONALE:
Council District: 4
City Council unanimously approved the first reading of an ordinance to amend Section 126-346 (f) of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to restrict parking in front of the NBU access gate on Hunter Road on August 12, 2019.
Engineering staff received a request from NBU to restrict parking along the west side of Hunter Road near the gate to access the NBU lift station. NBU stated that they are concerned about the potential for a sanitary sewer overflow if they are unable to access their lift station. No parking zone signs were authorized by Thomas Wibert, Chief of Police, on June 19, 2019.
ADDRESSES A NEED/ISSUE IN A CITY PLAN OR COUNCIL PRIORITY:
Strategy 1: Support Vibrant Centers; Action 1.2: Create plans for neighborhoods and transitional areas to maintain quality of life.
FISCAL IMPACT:
Traffic control signs cost approximately $150 each. Sufficient funding is available in the FY18-19 approved Public Works budget.
Recommendation
COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION:
The Transportation and Traffic Advisory Board unanimously approved a recommendation to City Council to amend Section 126-346 (f) of the City of New Braunfels Code of Ordinances to restrict parking in front of the NBU access gate on Hunter Road at their meeting on July 11, 2019.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends approval of establishing a no parking, tow-away zone along the west side of Hunter Road from a point 175 feet south of the intersection with Rapids Road for a distance of 30 feet in a southerly direction.