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ORDINANCE NO. D-2308-16
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA,
AMENDING CITY CODE CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 3, SECTION 8-24
Synopsis: Amends speed limit zones on certain City streets.
WHEREAS, the City of Carmel, .Indiana, has the authority to establish, motor vehicle speed limits
pursuant to Indiana Code § 9-21-5-6 and City Code Section 8-15; and
WHEREAS, the Common Council now finds it necessary to establish certain speed limits on certain
City streets.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, as follows:
Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Carmel City Code Section 8-24(a) should be and the same is hereby amended to read as
follows:
(a) No person shall drive a motor vehicle in excess of 45 miles per hour on the following
streets:
(1) Shelborne Road from 116th Street to 146th Street.
(2) Towne Road from 136th Street to 146th Street..
(3) 141 st Street from Little Eagle Creek Road to Towne Road.
(4) 131 st Street from Boone County line to Towne Road.
(5) ' Ditch Road from 146`" Street to 141St Street.
(6) Reserved.
Section 3. The Carmel Street Department is directed to promptly add the appropriate signage to
fulfill the mandates contained in this Ordinance upon its passage.
Section 4. The remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Sections 8-24 are not affected by this
Ordinance and shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. All prior ordinances or parts thereof inconsistent with any provision of this Ordinance
are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this Ordinance.
However, the repeal or amendment by this Ordinance of any other ordinance does not affect any rights or
liabilities accrued, penalties incurred or proceedings begun prior to the effective date of this Ordinance.
Those rights, liabilities and proceedings are continued and penalties shall be imposed and enforced under
such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.
Section 6. If any portion of this Ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or
invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance so long as
enforcement of same can be given the same effect.
Ordinance D-2308-16
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Assistant City Attorney.
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SPONSOR(S): Councilor Carter
Section 7. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the date of its passage,
execution by the Mayor, and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, this p- day of U u7 , 2016,
by a vote of = ayes and C nays.
COMMON COUNCIL FORTHEY%FCA4tLf
Ronald . Carter, President Kevin D. Rider
Su i am, Vi/ -President
Laura D. Campbell
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Carol Schleif
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Presented by me to the Mayor of the City of Carm , In a this day of
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Jame rainard, Mayor
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S. Pauley,,Clerk-Treasurer
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This Ordinance was prepared by Jon Oberlander, Assistant City Attorney.
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