Resolution No. 79-111 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
IRESOLUTION No. 79—_1 I
A RESOLUTION REGARDING THE SPEED LIMIT OF S.W. KATHERINE STREET
WHEREAS, The Oregon State Speed Control Board has responsibility
in the establishing of authorized speed limits; and
WHEREAS, the new Mary Woodward Elementary School has been
constructed, and is in operation in the vicinity of 124th and S.W.
Katherine Streets; and
WHEREAS, S.W. Katherine Street is a 25 m.p.h. residential street;
and
WHEREAS, recent traffic surveys on S.W. Katherine Street indicate
vehicle speeds in excess of the existing speed limit; and
WHEREAS, this area is developed as a residential and public school
segment of the community.
NOW, THEREFORE,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
Section 1: The City Council of the City of Tigard expresses its opinion
that the existing 25 mph speed limit on S.W. Katherine Street,
should be reduced to 20 mph, and posted as a normal school
zone, between S.W. 123rd Court and S.W. 125th Avenue, and
requests the Oregon State Speed Control Board to study this
recommendation.
Section 2: Whereas the Mary Woodward School is in session, an emergency
is hereby declared, requiring immediate action by the Oregon
State Speed Control Board in response to this resolution.
PASSED:. This �2GTJ6— day. of �o�e e 1979.
Mayor — City of Tigard
ATTEST:
Rec _ ity Tigard
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