041-02
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATIOC'i OF
"WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS
WHEREAS, the 1997 Session of the Virginia Assembly amended the Code of Virginia adding
Section 33.1-210.2 relating to the installation and maintenance of "signs alerting motorists that children
may be at play nearby," and
WHEREAS, this act provides for the adoption of a resolution by the guverning body of any
county requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to install and maintain this type of sign, and
WHEREAS, the source offunding for the installation of this sign shall come out of the secondary
system construction allocation to the affected county. The costs of maintaining such sign shall be paId
out of the secondary system maintenance allocation to the affected county; and
WHEREAS, Lucas Lanc (Route 750) and Middle Lane (Route 626), are located in a residential
area and are within the secondary road system and are viable candidates for "Watch for Children" signs,
and
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED, the Frederick County Board of Supervisors does hereby
request that the Department of Transportation install "Watch for Children" signs at the entrance of Lucas
Lane (Route 750) and Middle Lane (Route 626). These roads are located in residential areas in Gore,
Virginia, and signs should be placed in accordance with the provisions of Section 33.1-210.2 ofthe Code
of Virginia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer of the Virginia Department of Transportation.
Passed this 22nd day of April, 2002, by the following recorded vote:
Richard C. Shickle Aye W. Harrington Smith, Jr. Aye
Robert M. Sager _1).::i!L- Margaret B. Douglas Aye
Sidney A. Reyes ...AY.-'L- Lynda 1. Tyler Ayp
Gina A. Forrester -AYL-
A COPY TESTE:
Resolution No.: 041-02
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