SUBJECT
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Adopt a Resolution Setting Parking Restrictions on E F Griffin Road, near Bartow ($720.92 one-time expense)
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DESCRIPTION
The Roads & Drainage Division has received a request from the staff of Spessard Holland Elementary School, as well as the Bartow Police Department, to restrict parking on E F Griffin Road. E F Griffin Road is in the Bartow area in S-36, T-29S, R-24E, and is classified as an Urban Collector road.
Staff conducted parking studies along the road to analyze this request and determined that parents of students attending Spessard Holland Elementary School are parking along the west side of the road, across from the school, creating visibility issues for the traveling public.
Pursuant to FS 316.008, the Board of County Commissioners is vested with the authority to set parking restrictions on County roadways. Additionally, the posting of the requested restrictions will promote public safety and assist the Polk County Sheriff’s Office in their enforcement efforts.
To comply with statutory requirements, it is necessary for the Board to adopt a Resolution establishing the parking restrictions.
RECOMMENDATION
Request Board adopt the associated Resolution to establish parking restrictions for E F Griffin Road. Estimated cost for installation of the signs is $720.92.
FISCAL IMPACT
Funds are budgeted in the FY 24/25 Transportation Millage Fund.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Amy J. Gregory, P.E.
Traffic Manager
863.535.2200
Jay M. Jarvis, P.E.
Roads & Drainage Division Director
863.535.2200