ST0202-AG030923AGENDA REQUEST FORM
COPPELL
DEPT: Engineering/Public Works
DATE: September 23, 2003
ITEM #: 10/I
ITEM CAPTION:
Consider approval of a Resolution to allow the installation of temporary stop signs, if necessary, at the intersection
of Vanbebber Dr. and Heartz Rd. during the reconstruction of Bethel School Road; and authorizing the Mayor to
sign.
APPROVED BY Motion to Approve
Res. # 2003-0923.1
CITY COUNCIL
ON ABOVE DATE
GOAL(S): II1__1
M - Suhy
- Faught
ote - 7-0
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This resolution ;','ill allow the placement of temporary stops signs on Heartz Rd. at its intersection with Vanbebber
Dr., if necessary, to control the flow of traffic during the construction of Bethel School Rd.(from Denton Tap Rd.
eastward to Heartz Rd.).
Staffwill be available to answer any questions at the Council meeting.
FINANCIAL COMMENTS:
DIR REVIEW: FIN. REVIEW: CM REVIEW:
Agenda Request Form - Revised 09,/02
Document Name: #VanbebberStop-lAR
MEMORANDUM
FROM THE
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
To,'
From:
Date:
RE:
Mayor and City Council
Kenneth M. Griffin, P.E., Director of Engineering/Public Works
September 23, 2003
Consider approval of a Resolution to allow the installation of temporary stop
signs, if necessary, at the intersection of Vanbebber Dr. and Heartz Rd.
during the reconstruction of Bethel School Road; and authorizing the Mayor
to sign.
Because of the restriction to traffic movement, this project has the potential to generate
comments from the traveling public. One of the main options to gain access back to the east,
from Denton Tap Rd., will be Vanbebber Dr. to Heartz Rd. Even though a stop sign is not
warranted at the intersection of Vanbebber and Heartz, it is conceivable that during the
construction of Bethel School Rd., the temporary traffic reconfiguration may necessitate the
installation of a temporary stop sign at that intersection. Therefore, with this agenda item I am
also seeking approval, at my discretion during construction, to allow the placement of
temporary stop signs on Heartz Rd. at its intersection with Vanbebber Dr. if needed to control
traffic during the reconstruction of Bethel School Rd. This would be monitored and the
temporary stop sign would only be installed if absolutely necessary to control the flow of
traffic through that intersection.
Staff recommends the approval of a Resolution to allow the installation of temporary stop signs
if necessary at the intersection of Vanbebber Dr. and Heartz Rd. Staff will be available to
answer any questions at the Council meeting.
"CITY OF COPPELL ENGINEERING - EXCELLENCE BY DESIGN"
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
RESOLUTION NO. ~'~} ~Z 5. ,/
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS,
AUTHORiZING THE CITY ENGINEER, 1F NECESSARY, TO INSTALL
TEMPORARY STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF VANBEBBER
DRIVE AND HEARTZ ROAD DURING THE PERIOD OF
CONSTRUCTION OF BETHEL SCHOOL ROAD; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Bethel School Road must undergo reconstruction in the near future; and
WHEREAS, during the period of said reconstruction, traffic will be impaired; and
WHEREAS, its staff opinion that such reconstruction would be safer if the City Engineer
is permitted to install temporary stop signs at the intersection of Vanbebber Drive and Heartz
Road during the period of construction; and
WHEREAS, after consideration the City Council has determined that it would be in the
best interest of the City and its citizens to provide for a safer reconstruction process by permitting
the installation of temporary stops signs at the intersection of Vanbebber Drive and Heartz Road
dunng the period of construction;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE 1T RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COPPELL, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That the City Engineer is hereby authorized to undertake the necessary steps
to install temporary stops signs in accordance with Section 8-2-10 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Coppell at the intersection of Vanbebber Drive and Heartz Road during the period of
construction.
SECTION 2. That the traffic engineer is authorized and directed to erect signs and official
traffic control devices as provided herein.
SECTION 3. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its passage
as the law and charter in such cases provide.
DULY PASSED by the C ty Council of the City of Coppell, Texas, this the 2,_~__'el~ay of
~.~, 2003.
DOt ,aLAS ~. STOV~R, MAYOR
ATTEST:
AL~ITY SECRETARY