(A) Preexisting devices. All traffic-control signs, signals, devices and markings placed or erected prior to the adoption of this section and in use for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding vehicles or pedestrian traffic are hereby affirmed, ratified and declared to be official traffic control devices, provided such traffic-control devices are not inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or state law.
(B) Prima facie evidence. Evidence that any traffic-control sign, signal, device, or marking was actually in place on any street shall constitute prima facie evidence that the same was installed pursuant to the authority of this section and of the ordinance directing the placement or installation of such sign, signal, device or marking.
(C) Installation.
(1) Board of Commissioners to authorize by ordinance. The Board of Commissioners hereby authorizes the Public Works Director to install upon, over, along or beside any highway, street or alley, all necessary signs, signals, devices and markings based on information deemed necessary by the Public Works Director, including consultation with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.
(2) Report to be filed with City Clerk. Whenever the city has placed, erected or installed any official traffic-control sign, signal, device, or marking at any location in the city or has caused the same to be done in obedience to this section, the Director of Public Works shall thereafter file a report with the City Clerk in writing stating the type of traffic-control sign, signal, device or marking and when and where the same was erected and installed. The City Clerk shall file and maintain such report among the official papers of the office of the City Clerk.
(D) Traffic Control Device Inventory. A list of traffic control devices shall be maintained by the City Clerk and shall be referred to as the Traffic Control Device Inventory.
(Ord. 950, passed 8-19-19)