SUBJECT: An Ordinance approving changes to the School Speed Zone Ordinance.
RECOMMENDATION: Adopt an Ordinance approving changes to the City of Houston School Speed Zone Ordinance.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: Houston City Council adopts the City's School Speed Zone Ordinance on a periodic basis to establish the limits and directions for school speed zones throughout the City. The most recent changes were passed and adopted on October 2, 2024, by Ordinance No. 2024-0739. The list of all approved changes requested by Houston Public Works is provided. Recent changes have become necessary due to the opening, relocation or closing of schools. This amendment is included in Table 1. A full listing of all school speed zones, including all changes, is contained in Table 3 and is recommended for adoption.
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Table1 lists new School Speed Zones:
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New school speed zones represent school openings or relocations due to new construction or rebuilding of existing school facilities.
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Proposed Action:
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Wilchester (ES) and Holy Spirit Episcopal School.
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Table 2 lists all School Speed Zones recommended for removal:
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Removal of existing school speed zones that are recommended for removal due to closing or school boundary adjustments.
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Proposed Action:
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N/A
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Table3 represents a full listing of all school speed zones with the recommended changes.
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It is recommended that the City Council approve the changes to the School Speed Zones-20 MPH previously approved by Ordinance Number 2024-0739.
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Randall V. Macchi, JD
Director, Houston Public Works