Baldwin County, Alabama
File #: 19-1613    Version: 1
Agenda section: Other Staff Recommendations Status: Passed
File created: 7/2/2019 Meeting type: Baldwin County Commission Regular
On agenda: 7/16/2019 Final action: 7/16/2019
Agenda item title: Speed Limits on County Road 112
Attachments: 1. Proposed Speed Map, 2. Speed Limit Change Checklists

Meeting Type:   BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:  7/16/2019

Item Status:   New

From: Joey Nunnally, P.E., County Engineer

Submitted by:  Troy Smith, Engineering Tech II

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ITEM TITLE

Title

Speed Limits on County Road 112

Body

 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION

Recommendation

Take the following actions:

 

1) Approve establishing a 35 MPH speed limit on County Road 112 between US Highway 31 and Lac Road; and

 

2) Approve establishing a 45 MPH speed limit on County Road 112 between Lac Road and Horseneck Road.

 

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BACKGROUND INFORMATION

 

Previous Commission action/date:  N/A

 

Background:  Currently, the speed zones along these sections of County Road 112 are confusing to motorists and in need of clarification. Speed studies were performed and the proposed speed limits are appropriate relative to the density of residents in these areas. The first 700 feet of County Road 112 is within the city limits of Bay Minette and the Bay Minette Police Department currently enforces a 35 MPH limit there. The Bay Minette Police Department has been contacted and they concur with these recommendations. The remainder of County Road 112 is within the jurisdiction of the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office.

 

This item was discussed during the work session on July 9, 2019.

 

FINANCIAL IMPACT

 

Total cost of recommendation:  N/A

 

Budget line item(s) to be used:  N/A

 

If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding?  N/A

 

LEGAL IMPACT

 

Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents? 

N/A

 

Reviewed/approved by:  N/A

 

Additional comments:  N/A

 

ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS

 

Is advertising required for this recommendation?  N/A

 

If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A

 

FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION

 

For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up:  N/A

 

Individual(s) responsible for follow up:  Administration Staff; Traffic Operations Manager

 

Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed):  Administration Staff prepare letters of notification to Frank Lundy, Tyler Mitchell, Pete Peterson, Troy Smith, Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA), Bay Minette Police Department and the Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office. Traffic Operations Manager will schedule placement of signs.

 

CONTACTS:

 

Sgt John Bogle

Alabama Law Enforcement Agency

3402 Demotropolis Road

Mobile, Alabama 36693

 

Sheriff Hoss Mack

Baldwin County Sheriff’s Office

310 Hand Avenue

Bay Minette, Alabama 36507

 

Chief Al Tolbert

Bay Minette Police Department

300 North Hoyle Avenue

Bay Minette, Alabama 36507

 

Additional instructions/notes:  N/A