HomeMy WebLinkAboutD-1634-03 Meridian Corners BlvdAN ORDINANCE OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CARMEL, INDIANA,
AMENDING CHAPTER 8, ARTICLE 9, SECTION 8 -120
OF THE CARMEL CITY CODE
WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Carmel, Indiana, has the authority to
promulgate ordinances regulating the flow of vehicular traffic within the City's corporate limits to
further the health, safety and welfare of its citizens; and
WHEREAS, the intersection of Meridian Corners Boulevard and 131 Street has been the
scene of several recent traffic accidents and, after proper consultation with the City Engineer and
Police Chief, and after all necessary traffic studies thereon have been completed, the Common Council
has determined that the creation of a four -way stop at this intersection is warranted and necessary in
order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Carmel, Indiana, and the motoring
public.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED, by the Common Council of the City of Carmel,
Indiana, that:
Section 1. The foregoing Recitals are fully incorporated herein by this reference.
Section 2. Chapter 8, Article 9, Section 8 -120 of the Carmel City Code should be and the same
shall hereby be amended to include the following language:
"STREET NAME
Meridian Comers Boulevard
Meridian Corners Boulevard
131St Street
131 Street
Section 3. The Carmel Street Department is directed to post the appropriate signs and /or
markings at the locations set forth above, designating the same as a "4 -Way Stop."
Section 4. The remaining provisions of Carmel City Code Chapter 8, Article 9, Section 8 -120
are not affected by this Ordinance and shall remain in full force and effect.
Section 5. All City 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Ordinance are hereby repealed, to the extent of such inconsistency only, as of the effective date of this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and enforced under such repealed or amended ordinance as if this Ordinance had not been adopted.
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ORDINANCE NO. D- 1634 -03
DIRECTION
OF TRAVEL SIGN
North 4 -Way Stop
South 4 -Way Stop
East 4 -Way Stop
West 4 -Way Stop
SPONSOR(S): Councilor Carter
INTERSECTING
STREET
131st Street
131St Street
Meridian Corners Boulevard
Meridian Corners Boulevard"
Section 6. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after the latter of (i) its
passage, signing by the Mayor and such publication as is required by law, or (ii) the date on which
sign(s) giving notice of the traffic regulations referenced herein are posted at the location affected
thereby.
PASSED by the Common Council of the City of C el, Indiana, this d ay of 4
2003, by a vote of `7 ayes and ar 1 nays.
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Ordinance No. D- 1634 -03
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