AN
ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BASTROP,
TEXAS AMENDING SECTION 10.604 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO
ESTABLISH A TWO (2) HOUR PARKING ZONE ON THE EAST SIDE OF
PECAN STREET, BETWEEN CHESTNUT STREET AND WALNUT STREET; DIRECTING
THAT SIGNS BE ERECTED TO REFLECT THIS CHANGE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Bastrop
recognizes the need to provide safe conditions for those traveling
on public streets within the City; and
WHEREAS,
pursuant to citizen input and information developed by the Bastrop
Independent School District, the Public Works and Street Departments
and the Police Department of the City of Bastrop, the Council has
determined a need to control and regulate parking along the East side
of Pecan Street, in the City of Bastrop, during certain times.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BASTROP THAT THE
CITY CODE BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
Part 1: Section
10.604 "Restricted Parking Zones" of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Bastrop is hereby amended as follows:
SEC.
10.604 - Restricted Parking Zones
(a) When
signs are erected giving notice thereof, no person shall park a motor
vehicle for more than two (2) consecutive hours, between the hours
of 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., except Sundays and business holidays,
in the following areas.
1.-10. (No
Change)
11. On the
East side of Pecan Street from the point of its intersection with
Chestnut Street to its intersection with Walnut Street.
Part 2:
The City Manager shall cause parking signs to be erected at such locations,
as are necessary to make this change in the parking zone applicable
to the above referenced portion(s) of Pecan Street.
Part 3:
The City Manager, City Secretary, and Police Department are hereby
authorized and directed to grant exceptions to this "Restricted
Parking
Zone" for: (1) property owners or occupants whose property abuts
Chestnut Street and/or Walnut Street. Additionally, the City Manager
or Police Chief may, at their discretion, in the future, direct that
signs be posted indicating that the above referenced zone is a "Towing
Zone," wherein towing of vehicles may be conducted by the City,
if such is necessary in the opinion of the Chief of Police for proper
and effective enforcement of the Restricted Parking status.
Part 4:
The City Manager and City Secretary are hereby authorized and directed
to make necessary changes to all records of the City of Bastrop to
reflect this amendment.
Part 5:
This Ordinance becomes effective in accordance with the terms and
provisions of the City Charter and State law.
READ and Acknowledged on
First Reading on the 24th day of October 2006.
READ and Adopted on Second Reading on the 14th day of November 2006.
APPROVED:
By: Tom Scott
Mayor
ATTEST:
Teresa Valdez
City Secretary
APPROVED
AS TO FORM:
Jo-Christy Brown
City Attorney
