HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-05-07-Resolutions 18-188_Cherry St - Weight EmbargoTHE CITY OF WAUKEE,IOWA
RESOLUTION 1S-18S
ESTABLISHING A WEIGHT LIMIT ON CHERRY STREET FROM
6 STREET TO 8 STREET
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE,IOWA
WHEREAS,the City of Waukee,Dallas County,State of Iowa,is a duly organized Municipal
Organization;AND,
WHEREAS,heavy construction traffic is occurring on Cherry Street causing premature
deterioration and posing a threat to safety;AND
WHEREAS,pursuant to Iowa Code 321.473 the City Council has the authority to establish
weight restrictions on City Streets;AND
WHEREAS,public works and the city engineer have reviewed the area and the streets
characteristics and recommended the City Council establish a weight restriction of 5 tons for
trucks utilizing Cherry Street.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED that pursuant to section 501.28 of the Waukee
Municipal Code and Iowa Code 321.473 (2018),the City Council of the City of Waukee hereby
prohibits trucks weighing in excess of 5 Tons from operating on Cherry Street from 6'"Street to
8'"Sheet.As provided in Iowa Code 321.473,a violation of this resolution shall be subject to a
fine determined by dividing the difference between the actual weight and the maximum weight
established by the ordinance or resolution by one hundred,and multiplying the quotient by two
dollars.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee,Iowa,and appr
2018.
day of May,
.Charles Bottenberg,Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Rebecca D.Schuett,City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
Anna Bergman
R.Charles Bottenberg
Courtney Clarke
Shelly Hughes
Larry R.Lyon
AYE
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NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN