AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PERMANENT CLOSURE OF ROOSEVELT SQUARE
NORTH TO NON-EMERGENCY VEHICLES AND
THE ERECTION OF REGULATORY TRAFFIC SIGNS
Whereas, by letter dated July 25, 2024, the Commissioner for the Department of Public Safety has requested legislation authorizing the permanent closure of Roosevelt Square North between North 5th Avenue and North 6th Avenue to non-emergency vehicles; and
Whereas, the Department of Public Works has conducted a traffic analysis regarding the proposed closure of Roosevelt Square North between North 5th Avenue and North 6th Avenue; and
Whereas, the traffic analysis concluded that the street closure would have a minimal impact on traffic operating conditions; and
Whereas, the permanent closure of Roosevelt Square North to non-emergency vehicles will enhance public safety in front of the Mount Vernon Police Department; and
Whereas, it is necessary to install regulatory traffic signs to facilitate the new traffic pattern and ensure compliance; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain and enact:
Section 1. Authorization of Street Closure. The City Council authorizes the permanent closure of Roosevelt Square North between North 5th Avenue and North 6th Avenue to non-emergency vehicles.
Section 2. Traffic Sign Installation. The Commissioner of Public Safety is hereby authorized to direct the installation of the following regulatory traffic signs:
Sign
Number of Signs:
Location of Sign:
DO NOT ENTER
Two (2)
North 5th Avenue and Stevens Avenue (northeast corner of the intersection AND traffic island in the middle of North 5th Avenue) - face of the sign must be visible to traffic facing north on North 5th Avenue at Stevens Avenue
NO RIGHT TURN (ARROW)
One (1)
North 5th Avenue and Roosevelt Square North (northwest comer of intersection) - face of the sign must be visible to traffic facing south on North 5th Avenue a...
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