HomeMy WebLinkAboutSchool Zones and Crossings-1992 TO: RICHARD ROZANSEY, CITY MANAGER
FROM: John Govoruhk, Chief of Police
DATE: AUGUST 24, 1992
SUBS: SCHOOL ZONES/CROSSINGS
In response to recent complaints and inquiries regarding the appearance
of new school zones and crossings in the city, this Department researched
and investigated this situation with the following results:
With the approach of the 1992-93 School Year, and the planned discontinuance
of "courtesy bussing" of students within a two mile radius of schools for
budgetary reasons, representatives of the Seminole County School Board,
Seminole County Traffic Engineers, and Seminole County Sheriffs Department
met to resolve any problems this change might cause. As a result of this,
the Traffic Engineers where given $94.000.00 to establish school zones and
crossings were needed.
The discontinuance of this "courtesy bussing" virtually stopped all bussing
in the northern areas of the City for students of Winter Springs Elementary.
It was thus decided at that meeting to establish school zones and crossings
in the following areas:
1. Shepard Rd. at Sheoah Blvd. - manned by a guard.
2. Sheoah Blvd. at the bridge south of Tam Ct. - posted with
flashing signs and manned by a guard.
3. SR 434 at Noss Rd. - manned by a guard.
4. Hayes Rd. near Pearl Rd. - posted with flashing signs and
manned by a guard.
Additionally, the speed limits in the areas of numbers 2 and 4 above would be
lowered from 25 NPR, to 20 MPH. With the approval of the Seminole County
Sheriff's Department, the County Traffic Engineers installed the markings
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and signs in the listed areas.
It should be pointed out that this action was taken by the agencies involved
through their interpretation of what they were authorized to do by an Inter-
local Agreement between the city and county dated in 1986. It is highly
possible that this interpretation by the County agencies was in error.
The agreement states that:
"The County will maintain within the City all school zone signing
and markings installed on City streets by the County where currently
existing, or as indentified by the City, subject to the confirmation
by the County."
In this situation, the school zone signs and markings are "new", not "existing",
and were not "identified by the City, subject to confirmation by the County",
since the City was not a party to the decision to establish these zones and
crossings.
With regard to the change in speed limits, we have attempted on numerous
occasions in the past to establish a lowered speed limit on SR 434 at Winter
Springs Elementary, and on Tuscavilla Rd. at Reeth Elementary. Our previous
attempts have all been thwarted by the State and County. The best we have
been able to get is a cautionary, suggested speed of 25 MPH, but this "suggested"
speed is not enforceable by the traffic officers. Now, then, is it possible,
and what is the wisdom behind the County's decision to lover City side-street
speed limits by five miles per hour, but leave the speed limit on major road-
ways fronting on the schools at 45 MPH?
It seems that the previously mentioned Inter-local Agreement was not the only
error in interpretation made by the County agencies. Florida Statutes Chapter
316 governs STATE UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL. Under the headings of ".JURISDICTION"
F.S.S. 316.006(2) MUNICIPALITIES. - states:
(a) Chartered municipalities shall have original jurisdiction over
all streets and highways located within their boundaries, except state
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roads, and may place and maintain such traffic control devices which
conform to the manual and specifications of the Department of Trans-
portation upon all streets and highways under their original jurisdic-
tion as they shall deem necessary to indicate and to carry out the
provisions of this chapter or to regulate, warn, or guide traffic. ...
It should be noted that the City of Winter Springs, by City Ordinance Sec.
12-2 Adoption of State Law, has adopted all of F.S. 316 into the Traffic Code
of the city.
One more point that should be considered is Winter Springs City Ordinance Sec.
12-27, which says (in part):
"The Chief of Police shall have the power and is hereby authorized to
regulate the operation and parking of vehicles within the corporate
boundaries of the city, by erection of official traffic control devices,
and/or by utilization of police officers to direct motorists.
... This power shall include the functions listed below:
(1) Regulating motor vehicles:...
(2) Designating uses or prohibitions of streets:...
(3) Establishing speed limits and regulating turning and passing:...
(4) Creating parking and standing zones:...
(5) Regulating non-motorized traffic:..."
Obviously the County agencies involved in this matter were ignorant of, or
totally ignored, this City Ordinance, as well as P.S. 316. This practice of
establishing these zones and crossings within the City without the City's in-
put is rather concerning. It also seems not to be in accord with the County's
expectations of the City's maintenance of certain county roadways within the
City. In the past, the County has not only liberally interpreted their own
responsibilities in Inter-local Agreements to their own benefit, but they have
dictated to the City how the City is supposed to interpret the agreements.
Usually, it is also to the County's benefit. Apparently, in the County's
opinion, its not a "two-way street".
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Since the Inter-local Agreement regarding the school zones and crossings was
entered into by the City Commission, I, as Chief of Police, have taken no more
action in this matter, awaiting the directives of the City Manager and City
Commission.
Indian Trails Middle School is expected to open in November/December 1992.
Obviously this will cause these County agencies to again meet to discuss this
issue. It is suggested to these agencies that, since the Inter-local Agreement
exists, they involve the City in their process of making decisions which will
directly affect the residents of the City.
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SCHOOL ZONE MAINTENANCE INTER-LOCAL� I ,
AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT entered into this ' ( r day o1 �, 1 s Pi A A
1986; by and between SEMINOLE COUNTY, a political subdiv n of the Stag of
Florida (hereinaf ter referred to as "County") and the CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, a
Florida municipal corporation (hereinafter referred to as "City).
WITN ES SETH :
WHEREAS, Florida law provides for Inter-Local agreements between cities and
counties for the performance of their respective administrative and service functions;
and
WHEREAS, the City and the County desire, pursuant to Chapter 163 of the
Florida Statutes, to enter into an Inter-Local Agreement whereby the County will
maintain all school zone signs and markings installed by the County on City streets
where currently existing, or as identified by the City, subject to confirmation by the
County.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants herein contained, It
is agreed as follows:
I. The County will maintain within the City all school zone signing and
markings installed on City streets by the County to the extent of the
County's capability in terms of ordinary repairs and availability of
materials.
2. In consideration of the County's performing services covered herein,
City agrees that County's performance hereunder shall be as City's
agent, and the City agrees to hold the County harmless from and defend
the County and the of titers and employees thereof against any claims
or liabilities, including attorneys fees, resulting from performance of
the services provided hereunder. •
3. This Agreement shall take effect on '
19814 and remain In force until terminal .
4. Either party may cancel this Agreement at any time by giving the other
party thirty (30) days written notice thereof.
S. If for any reason any provision hereof shall be inoperative, validity of
all other provisions shall not be affected hereby.
6. No modification or waiver of any provision of this Agreement shall he
valid unless in writing signed by both parties.
FROM : SEIINOLE COUNTY TRRFFIC ENG PHONE NO. : 407 324 0700 Fa:
/ IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereunto set their hands and seals on this
year and date first above written.
'SEMINOLE COUNTY,FLORIDA
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Bot d of County Commissioners
DATE: %� 0 rO
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the Board of County Commissioners
in and for Seminole County, Florida.
CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS, FLORIDA
BY: L. z tr.a 0
Mayor
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City Clerk
TO : CHIEF GOV'ORUHK
FROM : OFC . WILKINS
DATE : 08-19-92
REF : NEW SCHOOL CROSSINGS
On above date at approximately 1015 hrs . this officer
spoke with Loretta Allen from the Seminole County Sheriff 's
Department . Ms . Allen is the supervisor of crossing guards .
Ms . Allen advised that there was a meeting in Lake Mary with
representatives of the school board , county engineering and
the Sheriff 's Department . At this meeting , it was decided to
limit courtesy busing in a lot of areas . Due to the fact that
virtually all busing in the north end of Winter Springs has
been discontinued , the group put four new crossings in our
city . Also, due to the fact that this decision was made so
close to the beginning of school , and time was short , it was
decided , with the authority of the Sheriff , to have Seminole
County Engineering install the signs and paint the crosswalks
in the chosen area . Ms . Allen apologized for not notifying
our agency sooner . She also advised that it was not their
procedure to notify the cities involved prior to crossing
installation . By authority of Sheriff Eslinger , Mr. Steve
Decker (323-2500 ext .5678) implemented plan .
The following locations will now be considered school
crossings .
1 . Shepard Road @ Sheoah Blvd . manned with guard .
S .R . 434 @ Moss Road manned with guard .
3 . Sheoah Blvd . @ the bridge manned with guard/ flashers .
4 . Hayes Road near Pearl Road manned with guard/flashers.
SINCERELY ,
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OFC . J . WILKINS
COMMUNITY RELATIONS
TO: JOHN GOVORUHK, CHIEF OF POLICE
FROM: CAPT. CHARLES SEXTON, BUREAU COMMANDER
DATE: AUGUST 21, 1992
SUBS: SCHOOL ZONES/CROSSINGS
This is in reply to questions asked by the MAYOR at the work shop on
August 17, 1992, with regard to new School Zones/Crossings being placed
on Sheoah Blvd.
On August 18, 19, & 20, 1992, the Department researched this with the
following results. The Seminole County Engineering Department was given
$94,000.00 for School Crossings/Zones throughout Seminole County due to
the Busing of Children being stopped within two (2) miles of the assigned
school. A study for locations and need was completed by Semiole County
Traffic Engineering then approved by Seminole County School Board and
Seminole County Sheriff's Department, to purchase & install whatever was
needed under what they interpreted THEY HAD AOTHORITY TO DO from a 1986
School Zone Maintenance INTER—LOCAL AGREEMENT.
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Capt. Charles Sexton
Bureau Commander
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WINTER SPRINGS
Approx 300 students of leered
Schools involved -Winter Springs Elementary
Keclh Elementary
Winter Springs- I new crossings ( sec attached)
Keeth-no new crossings at This lime , however we will look
at Oak Forest again once the children start walking .
Note* " Indian Trails Middle will not open until somclime
in Nov . or Dec . and at That time Tuskawilla and
Trotwond will become a 4 hr crossing and other
areas will he looked at if needed .
Delete Keeth Elementary T13
Slop Location Students Route
1 Nowell Ck . Dr. & Northern Way 6 124
2 Denchwood Dr. & S . Big Buck 21 140
3 997 Papaya Ln. 6 148
4 700 Night Owl Lo . 4 140
5 Night Owl Ln . & S . Papaya Ln. 17 140
6 Sapling Dr. & Tap Root Dr. 8 149
7 Sapling Dr. & Oak Forest Dr. 6
8 Oak Forest Dr. & N. Forest Cir. 70 149
9 Chokecherry Dr. 6 N. Sequoia Dr. 12 147
10 Forest Ck . Dr. & Benchwood Dr. 1n 147
11 Chokecherry Dr. & S . Sequoia Dr. 14 147
12 Winter. Spr. Olvd . 6 Chokecherry Dr. 19 147
13 Chokecherry Dr. & S . Turkey Hollow 14 147
14 Papaya Ln . & Turkey Hollow Cir. 148
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Stop Location Students Route
1 Pearl Rd. off Hayes Rd. 9 090
2 Pearl Rd. 6 Shore Rd . 17 090
3 Alton Rd . & Mockingbird Ln. 19 090
4 Mockingbird Ln. 6 Holiday Ln 2 090
5 620 Alton Rd 5 090
6 602 Sailfish Rd. 14 100
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9 Shore Rd. & Silver Creek Rd. 17 100
10 Dolphin Rd . & Hayes Rd. 9 100
. 11 5 . Tanglewood Rd. off Wildwood Dr. 9 109
12 N. Tanglewood Rd. & Wildwood Dr. 22 109
13 W. Sheoah Cir. & Dunbar Dr. 14 109
14 W. Sheoah Cir. & Shepard Rd. 13 . ri 109
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