Res 64-79 RESOLUTION NO. 64-79
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, APPROVING OF A REVISION
IN THE EXISTING 50 MPH SPEED LIMIT ON CONGRESS
AVENUE FROM LAKE IDA ROAD NORTHWARD TO THE CITY LIMIT.
WHEREAS, it is the recommendation of the City Manager that the
Council approve of a revision in the existing 50 mph speed limit on
Congress Avenue in the area indicated above.
WHEREAS, Palm Beach County Traffic Division' has completed a speed
study on Congress Avenue in the above-mentioned area to determine if a
revision in the existing 50 mph speed limit is warranted.
WHEREAS, pursUant to the traffic study, Palm Beach County Traffic
Division recommended a speed limit ~f 45 mph and since a portion of Con-
gress Avenue is within the City Limits of Delray Beach, it was requested
that Council approve said restriction by Resolution to be presented to
the Board of County Commissioners for approval.
WHEREAS, it is the .Council's opinion that said speed limit revision
in the subject area is desirable and in the best interest of both the
County and the Municipality of Delray Beach to bring about uniform traffic
control for the road and street system of Palm Beach County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
DELRAY BEACH AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the recommended speed limit of 45 mDh be instituted
on Congress Avenue from Lake Ida Road northward to the City Limit line of
Delray Beach; Palm Beach County, Florida.
PASSED AND ADOPTED in regular session on this the 27th day
of August , 1979.
MAYOR
LEON M. WEEKES
ATTEST:
Assistant. City Clerk