Title
Consider/Discuss/Act on an Ordinance Designating Reserved Parking for Law Enforcement Only near the McKinney Police Department Storefront
Summary
MEETING DATE: November 4, 2014
DEPARTMENT: Development Services/ Engineering
CONTACT: Robyn Root, P.E., P.T.O.E., Traffic Engineer
Gary Graham, P.E., P.T.O.E., Transportation and CIP Manager
RECOMMENDED CITY COUNCIL ACTION:
· Approval of the Ordinance.
ITEM SUMMARY:
· This Ordinance will reserve three parking spaces on the west side of Kentucky Street near McKinney Police Storefront, and one parking space in the parking lot adjacent to the McKinney Police Storefront for law enforcement use only.
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
· Engineering Staff has worked with Main Street Staff and the Police Department on a proposal for parking locations for the mounted patrol vehicles and related use.
· The mounted patrol works directly from the McKinney Police Storefront on Kentucky Street. The police officers do not want to leave the horses unattended or away from direct view while completing necessary office work.
· Three parallel parking spaces are necessary for the police trailer and the pick-up truck used for the mounted patrol. The parallel parking spaces on Kentucky Street adjacent to the McKinney Police Storefront would have the visibility required for the police officers, and would have the least impact to the existing merchants in the area.
· The water for the horses is acquired on the north side of the McKinney Police Storefront building adjacent to the parking lot. Designating one parking space for law enforcement use only adjacent to the north side of the building will enable the police officers greater maneuverability.
· In 2008, City Council delegated to the Traffic Engineer the authority to modify parking regulations within McKinney. However, the Traffic Engineer has continued to present to City Council modifications to any parking restrictions in the downtown area due to the uniqueness of the area.
FINANCIAL SUMMARY:
· The cost for the signage and markings is available in the operating budget of Water Utilities and Infrastructure Department.
BOARD OR COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
· N/A