065-04
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION
REQUESTING THE INSTALLATION OF "WATCH FOR CHILDREN" SIGNS
CANTER ESTATES SUBDIVISION
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 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, Latigo Court (Rt. 1500) and Brentwood Court (Rt. 1501) are located
in a residential area and is within the secondary road system and is a viable candidate for
"Watch for Children" signs.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Frederick County Board of
Supervisors does hereby request that the Department of Transportation install "Watch for
Children" signs specifically at Latigo Court (Rt. 1500) from White Oak Road (Rt. 636)
.15 miles to cuI de sac; and Brentwood Court (Rt. 1501) from Latigo Court (Rt. 1500) .2
miles to cuI de sac. 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 26th day of May, 2004.
VOTE:
Richard C. Shickle
Barbara E. Van Osten
Gary W. Dove
Bill M. Ewing
Resolution No:
Aye
Gina A. Forrester
Aye
W. Harrington Smith, Jr.
Lynda J. Tyler
Ay"
Aye
John R. Riley, r., Clerk
Board of Supervisors
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
Resolution No. 065-04
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Aye
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[Fwd: Request for Watch for Children Signs-Canter Estates]
Subject: [Fwd: Request for Watch for Children Signs-Canter Estates]
Date: Mon, l7 May 2004 09:09:21 -0500
From: "John R. Riley" <jriley@co.frederick.va.us>
To: jtibbs@co.frederick.va.us
Subject: Request for Watch for Children Signs-Canter Estates
Date: Fri, 14 May 2004 09:15:l7 -0400
From: "Copp, Jerry" <Jerry.Copp@VirginiaDOT.org>
To: "'jriley@co.frederick.va.us'" <jriley@co.frederick.va.us>
CC: "Copp, Jerry" <Jerry.Copp@VirginiaDOT.org>,
"Stover, William" <Bill.Stover@VirginiaDOT.org>,
"DeHaven, Eric" <Eric.Dehaven@VirginiaDOT.org>
Note: This emai/ was faxed to Harrington Smith
John:
We have received a request for "Watch for Children" signs in the Canter Estates Subdivision
east of Stephens City.
The streets are as follows:
Latigo Court (Rt. 1500) from Rt. 636 (White Oak Road) to cui de sac (.15 miles)
Brentwood Court (Rt. 1501) from Rt. 1500 (Latigo Court) to cui de sac (.2 miles)
I have reviewed these requests and in agreement to the erection of the signs once the
Frederick County Board of Supervisors passes the necessary resolution.
Note to Eric Dehaven: Please go ahead and requisition signs but do not erect until Board has
passed resolution.
Thanks
rvJerry/V
Jerry Copp
Transportation Resident Engineer
Jerry. Copp@VirginiaDOT.org
VDOT-Edinburg Residency
(540) 984-5604
Fax (540) 984-5607
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5/17/20049:40 AM
COUNTY of FREDERICK
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
May 27, 2004
540/665-5666
Fax 540/667-0370
E-mail:
jriley@co.frederick.va.us
Jerry A. Copp
Resident Engineer
Virginia Department of Transportation
14031 Old Valley Pike
Edinburg, V A 22824
Dear Jerry:
The Frederick County Board of Supervisors, meeting in regular session on May 26, 2004,
approved the enclosed resolution authorizing "Watch for Children" signs in the Canter Estates
Subdivision as requested.
Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
With kindest regards, I am
John R. Riley, Jr.
County Administrator
JRR/tjp
Enclosure
cc: Eric R. Lawrence, Planning and Development Director
C:ITJPlvdotlLetCoppJenyW.tchForChildrenSign(CanterEstates)(052604). wpd
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