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Item # 11.

Work Session and Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	08/28/2018
Department:	Public Works
Pillars:	Gold Standard in Public Safety
Milestones:	Prepare for the impact of new growth and development in Addison

AGENDA CAPTION:

Present, Discuss, and Consider Action on an Ordinance Amending Various Sections of Chapter 70, Street, Sidewalks and Other Public Places, of the Code of Ordinances to Allow for the Placement of Public Safety Facilities Within Designated Underground and Design Districts.

BACKGROUND:

On August 22, 2017, the City Council approved major revisions to Addison's Right-of-Way Management Ordinance establishing underground districts that require that all aerial utilities be placed underground and also prohibits the installation of new poles in the underground district. Additionally, certain areas were also designated as design districts that require certain design standards for new aerial utility installations.

The Town has explored the deployment of public safety technology within the public right-of-way in these districts.The proposed ordinance changes clarify that the undergrounding and design requirements as specified in the current ordinance do not apply to infrastructure that is used to support pubic safety activities and traffic management systems. This change will clarify that the placement of technology such as license plate readers and closed-circuit cameras in the underground and design districts is allowed by ordinance. No other changes to the ordinance are being proposed.

RECOMMENDATION:

Administration recommends approval.

Attachments
Ordinance - Right-Of-Way Management Amendment