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ORDINANCE NO. 7128
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR AND THE
CITY CLERK OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON, MISSOURI, TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT WITH THE STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF MISSOURI
RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION
OF A SCHOOL CROSSING SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROUTE
SO AND BROADWAY STREET IN JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI.
BE IT ORRAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JEFFERSON,
MISSOURI$ AS FOLLOWS:
Section, I# The Mayor and the City Clerk of the City
of Jefferson, Missouri, are hereby authorized and directed
for and on behalf of said city to execute a contract with
the State Highway Commission of Missouri relating to the
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construction$ maintenance and operation of a school
crossing signal at the intersection of Route # 50 and
Broadway Street in Jefferson City, Missouri.
Section 2. Said contract shall be in words and
figures . as follows:
CONTRACT FOR SCriOOL CROSSING SIVAL
This Agreement entered into, in quadruplicate, this First day of
September , ly 61 -, by and between the State Highway
Commission of Missouri, hereinafter known as the party of the first part,
and the City of Jefferson City , Cole Countyp
Missouri, hereinafter known as the party of the second part., WITNESSETH;
1. The party of the first part, does hereby authorize the installation of
a school crossing signal on Route 50 , near the
St. Peter's School at the intersection of
Name of School
Route 50 , and Broadway Street
or Avenue, in the City of . Jefferson City ,
Cole County, Missouri
2e The Signal shall be of Standard Construction meeting State Highway
Department Standards, and shall consist of a Pedestal. Signal
type of Signal
with Four (4) Two-wa five-section adjustable Signal Heads
(Type of Head)
Four (4) Neon type Pedestrian Signal Heads
and Manual Control
Type of Control
And Manual Control Switch
Type of Switch
• 3. The cost of signal, appurtenances, materials, installation, maintenance
and electric current, shall unless otherwise specifically stated, be
borne by said first and second parties as herein set out.
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4. 100 per cent of the cost of the signal., appurtenances, materials.,
® installation together with the total cost of maintenance shall be
borne by said party of the first part, the furnishing of electric
current shall be borne by said party of the second part,
5. In consideration of the authorization of the installation of the signal
by said party of the first part, said party of the second part agrees
to operate the signal in accordance with the schedule herein set out,
subject to any changes or amendments, said party of the first part
may deem advisable from time to time.
6. The operation of the signal shall be under the direct supervision of
the Police Department of Jefferson City Cole
City
County, Missouri, and/or the Principal of the School concerned with
this installation.
7. Schedule of Operation
Morning - On 7:15 A.M. - Off 8:15 A.M.
Noon - On Not needed A.M. - Off Not needed p.M.
Afternoon - On 3:00 P.M. - Off 3:15 P.M.
8. The operation of the signal shall be performed at all times in
accordance with the schedule herein set out, by an adult person or
persons so designated by the Police Department and/or the School
Principal. At the end of each off period as shown in "Schedule of
operation", the signal shall be lockdd in "Off" position, and the
key to the control box shall be placed in the custody of the
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individual so authorized to possess same. In the "Off" position,
the signal shall revert to the sequence in operation, being
controlled by the Master Controller for the traffic adjusted signal
system which is in place on the Rex M. Whitton Expressway.
9. Notice of the crossing schedule shall be sent to parents of all
school children using this crossing with the request that they
instruct their children to comply fully with the directions given by
the person or persons designated to supervise the scheduled crossings.
10. Every possible effort shall be made by the person or persons operating
the signal to avoid inconveniencing vehicular traffic any more than
necessary, but to exercise every precaution to avoid endangering
the pupils while crossing the highway.
11, The State Highway Commission can in no way guarantee safe roadway
crossing for any pedestrian, adult or child and this contract is
written for the purpose of giving children the maximum protection for
crossing busy travelways. Unnecessary stopping of vehicular traffic
increases the traffic hazard and schools the drivers to disregard
school signals when they are not properly used. The schedule set out
is based on a survey of this school crossing to meet reasonable
needs and it is the responsibility of the parents and School Officials
to see that the children use the crossing in accordance with the
instructions of the person designated to operate signal.
12. It is expressly understood than, if said party of the second part shall
fail to fully comply with the regulations as set forth or the
instructions issued by said party of the first part, or its authorized
representative, said party of the first part shall have the right
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to remove the school crossing signal.
WITNESS HEREOFO the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals the
day and year first written hereon.
STATE HIGHWAY COMMISSION OF MISSOURI
Party of the First Part
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Dint i g veer
City of Jefferson City , Cole County
Party of the Second Part
Missouri
By
Mayor
By
si ent f the School Bo
By Aai
Red. chool istr' t of
Jefferson City, Missouri
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Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be
in force from and after its passage and approval.
Passed: September 18, 1961 Approved: September 19, 1961
President of the runcil, Mayor
C, F. WAAIff 0. F. WHALEY
Attest:
FOOD B. BAKER Jr.
City Clerk