(A) The use of speed bumps and speed humps to control speeding on neighborhood streets is documented within many jurisdictions across the county. Prior to the Council considering whether or not to install the speed bumps or speed humps on a local road within the town, the applicant must satisfy certain requirements more specifically set forth below.
(B) The applicant must:
(1) Complete and return a petition to Public Works Director or Town Manager or their designee, identifying the requested location(s) of the speed humps or speed bumps to be installed;
(2) Provide a detailed list of all property owners and corresponding mailing addresses for where the county tax bills are forwarded for each property owner, which may be found in the office of the Clark County Auditor for every residence within the respective neighborhood if the neighborhood has less than 150 homes. If a neighborhood has more than 150 homes, then the applicant shall provide the names and addresses of every residence owner on the street of where the speed bump or speed hump shall be installed as well as the names and addresses of the people on each adjacent street (hereinafter collectively referred to as the "Speed Bump/Hump Controlled Area");
(3) Notice each property owner on the list by first class mail with a copy of the petition and the date of the public hearing, which shall be established by Public Works Director or Town Manager or their designee. The applicant must also show proof of said noticing.
(C) The public hearing referred to in division (A)(3) shall only be conducted if the applicant provides documented proof that at least 70% of residence within the Speed Bump/Hump Controlled Area supports the installation of the speed bump or speed hump. This may be accomplished by a signed petition.
(D) The Council shall, upon hearing the petition at a public meeting, determine whether to install the speed hump or speed bump and the decision will be reduced to writing and provided to the applicant. The Council shall take the following information, and any other information that may be relevant, into consideration when deciding whether or not to install the speed hump or bump:
(1) The town's budget for said year;
(2) The Town Engineer's recommendation;
(3) Total cost; and
(4) Priorities of the town.
(E) The applicant is responsible for paying for 50% of the total costs of the installation of the speed bump or speed humps. However, if town funds are unavailable the applicant may pay for 100% if it chooses to do so.
(F) After the hearing, should the Council decide that a speed bump or speed hump is warranted in the Speed Bump/Hump Controlled Area, then the Council shall cause to have a quote prepared for the installation and the applicant will have 60 days to deposit with the Clerk-Treasurer 50% of the quote. Once the 50% is deposited, the Public Works Director, Town Manager or their designee shall cause to have the speed bump or speed hump installed in a reasonably timely manner.
(Ord. 2019-OR-034, passed 11-25-19)