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TO: The Honorable Members of DATE: September 29, 1981 the Board of County Commissioners BOOK 47 F,,�, 7 FILE: SUBJECT: Request by Lawrence A. Barkett, Re: Speed limit 4th Street/Citrus Road, between Kings Highway and Monroe Road FROM: Neil A. Nelson REFERENCES: County Administrator DESCRIPTION AND CONDITIONS On September 4, 1981, a letter was submitted to the Chairman of the County Commissioners requesting a change in the designated speed limit for 4th Street/ Citrus Road, between Kings Highway and Monroe Road. Mr. Barkett requested that the speed limit be reduced from 45 MPH down to 35 MPH and further asked that a sign be placed on 4th Street advising motorists to look out for children. This request has been staffed through the Sheriff's Department as well as the County's Public Works Department. Additionally, we have had further discussion with fir. Barkett. ALTERNATIVES AND ANALYSIS Based upon staff analysis and research through appropriate agencies, it is recommended that the Board of County Commissioners authorize reduction in speed limit to 35 MPH and that we not place "Children at Play" signs on the roadway, as studies have indicated that these signs create a false sense of security and are, therefore, more dangerous. . RECOMMENDATIONS AND FUNDING Funding impact will be minor and will consist of cost associated with signs and installation of same on that roadway. On Motion by Commissioner Scurlock, seconded by Commis— sioner Fletcher, the Board unanimously approved the County Ad— ministrator's request to reduce the speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph and place the appropriate signs on that roadway. Introduction of Carolyn Goodrich, Material Management Director Administrator Nelson introduced Carolyn Goodrich to the Board. She is the new Material Management Director in his department. - =6 r