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RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS
SARATOGA MEADOWS SUBDIVISION
WHEREAS, the 1997 Session of the Virginia Assembly amended the Code of Virginia
adding Section 33.1-210.2 re}ating 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 governing body of any
county requesting the Virginia Department of Transportation to install and maintain this type of
sign; and
WHEREAS, the source of funding 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, Saratoga Drive (Route 1277), Steeplechase Lane (Route 1278), and Stirrup
Cup Circle (Route 1279), are located in a residential area and are within the secondary road system
and are a viable candidate 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 specificaIIy
at Saratoga Drive (Route 1277), from 0.23 miles southeast Route 657 to Route 657; Steeplechase
Lane (Route 1278), from 0.13 miles south Route 1277 to Route 1277; and Stirrup Cup Circle (Route
1279), from Route 1277 to 0.05 Miles northeast Route 1277. The signs should be placed in
accordance with the provisions of Section 33.1-210.2 of the Code of Virginia.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a certified copy of this resolution be forwarded to the
Resident Engineer for the Virginia Department of Transportation.
ADOPTED, this 13~' day of June, 2007.
Upon motion made by Bill M. Ewing, and seconded by Gary
W. Dove, the above resolution was approved by the following recorded vote:
Resolution - "Watch for Children" Signs -Saratoga AZeadows Subdivision
Board of Supervisors Meeting of Jnne 13, 2007
- Page 2
Richard C. Shickle Aye Gene E. Fisher Aye
Bill M. Ewing Aye Philip A. Lemieux Aye
Gary W. Dove Aye Charles S. DeHaven, Jr. Aye
Barbara E. Van Osten Aye
A COPY TESTE:
J ~ .Riley, Jr.
Clerk, Board of Supervisors
RESOLUTION NO.: 069-07
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
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Teresa Price
_ From: John R. Riley Briley@co.frederick.va.usj
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 3:12 PM
To: 'Teresa Price'
Subject: FW: Watch for Children Signs-Saratoga Meadows Subdivision-Frederick County
From: Hottle, Cathy [maiito:Cathy.Hottle@VDOT.Virginia.gav] On Behalf Of Copp, Jerry
Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 2:50 PM
To: jriley@co.frederick.va.us
Cc: Copp, Jerry; Stover, William; Baker, Douglas
Subject: Watch for Children Signs-Saratoga Meadows Subdivision-Frederick County
John:
I have a request for "Watch for Children" signs in the Saratoga Meadows Subdivision. I have
reviewed this and am recommending approval. Listed below are the routes, street names, and
termini for the board to consider on their resolution:
. Route 1277 (Saratoga Drive) From 0.23 Miles Southeast Route 657 to Rt. 657
. Route 1278 (Steeplechase Lane) From 0.13 Miles South Route 1277 to Rt. 1277
_ Route 1279 (Stirrup Cup Circle} From Rt. 1277 to 0.05 Miles Northeast Rt. 1277
Any questions, let me know.
Thanks
NJerryN
Jerry A. Copp
Residency Administrator
VDOT-Edinburg Residency
(540) 984-5604
Fax (540) 984-5607
Jerry.Copp@VDOT. Virginia.Gov
6/4/2007
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
June 14, 2007 E-mail:
jriley @co.frederick.va.us
Jerry A. Copp
Resident Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, VA 22824
Dear Jerry:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on June 13, 2007,
approved the enclosed resolution authorizing "Watch for Children" signs in the Saratoga Meadows
Subdivision as requested.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With kindest regards, 1 am
Sinc , el ,
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
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Enclosure
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Deve]opment Duector
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