TO: Members of the City Council
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Public Works
Aaron Bert
425-556-2786
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Public Works
Paul Cho
Engineering Manager
Public Works
Steve Flude
City Engineer
TITLE:
title
Approval of Amendments to RMC 10.24.045 and 10.24.047 on Temporary Road Closures or Restrictions
a. Ordinance No. 3097: An Ordinance of the City of Redmond, Washington, Amending Redmond Municipal Code (RMC) 10.24 Speed Regulations, to Amend the Duration of Temporary Road Closures and Restrictions that Require City Council Approval from a Duration that Exceeds Twelve (12) Hours to a Duration that Exceeds Fourteen (14) Days
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
Redmond Municipal Code Section 10.24.045 and 10.24.047 currently require Council approval for any speed reduction or temporary road closures over twelve hours in duration. The proposed change would amend the approval process as follows:
Proposed duration of temporary road closures and/or speed reductions: Approval authority -
* 24 hours or less: City Traffic Engineer
* Over 24 hours but not exceeding 72 hours: City Public Works Director
* Over 72 hours but not to exceed 14 days: City's Technical Committee
* Exceeds 14 days: City Council
body
? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
Redmond Municipal Code
* Required:
Redmond Municipal Code 10.24.045, 10.24.047
* Council Request:
NA
* Other Key Facts:
Currently, Council must approve any road closures or speed reductions that exceed 12 hours in duration. This is a time-consuming process that can take up to six weeks depending on Committee and Council schedule. To facilitate project schedules and reduce overall wait times for approvals, Staff is requesting that the current approval process be amended to provide greater responsiveness and better customer service...
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