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y CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED ORDINANCE NO. 96-163 BY: Council Members Nashar, Limpert, O'Grady AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TRAFFIC CONTROL FII,E OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED BY PROVIDING FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TWO "20 MII.,E PER HOUR- SCHOOL CROSSING" SIGNS, ONE ON THE NORTH AND ONE ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SWEETBRIAR DRIVE, AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. WHEREAS, traffic in this designated area frequently exceeds 20 miles per hour; and WHEREAS, there currently exists a School Crosswalk on Sweetbriar Drive; and WHEREAS, the area should be clearly defined as a 20 per mile hour School Zone through the appropriate signage to prevent vehicles from traveling over 20 miles per hour and to be enforceable; and WHEREAS, it is the desire of this Council to promote the safety of the children in the area and crossing at this School Crosswalk; and WHEREAS, Chapter 305 of the Traffic Code provides for the maintenance of the Traffic Control File, which said file can be amended only by ordinance. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORTH OLMSTED, COUNTY OF CUYAHOGA AND STATE OF OHIO: SECTION 1: That the Police Department be and the same is hereby authorized and directed to amend the Traffic Control File of the City of North Olmsted to indicate thereon the installation of "20 Miles Per Hour, School Zone" signs on the North and South sides of Sweetbriar Drive thereby prohibiting travel over 20 miles per hour, as aforesaid. SECTION 2: That the Mayor be and he is hereby authorized and directed to cause said signs to be installed in accordance with the provisions of this Ordinance.