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HomeMy WebLinkAbout15-099RESOLUTION NO. 15-099 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY ROADSIDE MEMORIAL MARKER POLICY ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PART HEREOF AS "ATTACHMENT A" WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, Florida, has made the following determinations: 1. In order to increase public awareness of highway safety, it is St. Lucie County's policy to allow placement of memorial markers within the County's rights of way; and 2. To provide guidance for the uniform placement of the memorial markers within the St. Lucie County rights of way to memorialized individuals who have died as a result of a vehicle related crash in this county. Florida: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County, 1. The St. Lucie County Roadside Memorial Marker Policy is approved. 2. This resolution shall take effect on the date of adoption. After motion and second the vote on this resolution was as follows: Commissioner Paula A. Lewis, Chair AYE Commissioner Kim Johnson, Vice Chair AYE Commissioner Chris Dzadovsky AYE Commissioner Frannie Hutchinson AYE Commissioner Tod Mowery AYE PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED this 16th day of June, 2015 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTES ST. LUCIE COUNTY, FLORIDA BY: Deputy Clerk Chair APPROVED AS TO FORM AND CORRECTNESS: BY: a 455'v -County Attorney L ST. LUCIE COUNTY ROADSIDE MEMORIAL MARKER POLICY PURPOSE: The purpose of this procedure is to provide guidance for the uniform placement of memorial markers within the County Highway System rights of way to remind motorists to drive safely by memorializing people who have died as a result of a vehicle related crash. SCOPE: This procedure mainly affects County personnel responsible for the construction, placement and maintenance of memorial markers. GENERAL INFORMATION: In order to increase public awareness of highway safety, it is the St. Lucie County's policy to allow placement of memorial markers within the County Highway System rights of way to: A. Memorialize people who have died as a result of a vehicle related crash and remind motorists to protect human life by driving safely. The costs for the construction, installation, maintenance and removal of the memorial marker will be borne by the County. 1. REQUEST FOR MEMORIAL MARKER Requests for memorial markers within the County Highway System rights of way shall be submitted on Request for Installation of Memorial Marker to the St. Lucie County Road and Bridge Department. Requests may be made by immediate family members or friends, with requests from friends requiring the approval of the deceased's immediate family. Once approved and installed, the memorial marker should remain in place for a minimum of one (1) year - unless it becomes necessary to remove the memorial marker for construction or maintenance purposes. If after one (1) year the memorial marker has been removed for any reason, it may be replaced by following the initial request procedure above. Memorial markers will be constructed and installed by the County within the right of way limits on County roads only in accordance with Attachment A. No other roadside decorations or ornaments will be allowed. All added ornamentation shall be promptly removed and discarded by the County. Memorial markers will not be allowed within the limits of active construction work zones. A request for a memorial marker may be made at a later time after completion of construction. While the memorial marker is in place, there shall be no roadside activities that pose a safety hazard to the public or violate any provisions of Chapter 316 concerning stopping, standing, parking or obstruction of traffic on public roads. A memorial marker will be removed as directed by the County Engineer if the safety of the traveling public or maintenance personnel is jeopardized due to roadside marker activities. It is understood, particularly for urban area curb and gutter sections, the memorial marker may not necessarily be placed at the exact location of the fatality due to restricted space/right of way, property L owner complaints, or other constraints. Exact location will be as directed by the County Engineer in coordination with the Road and Bridge Manager. 2. MARKER DESIGN/INSTALLATION (See Attachment A) The memorial marker shall consist of a 15" diameter round aluminum sign panel with engineering grade sign sheeting with a white background, and black letters. Date of memorial marker installation shall be marked on the back of the sign panel. The marker shall be located at the outside edge of the mowing limits. The post for installing a memorial marker shall be a standard five (5) ft. metal u -channel post (less than four (4) Ib./ft.). Placement of the deceased's name on the memorial will be at the immediate family's option. No additional decorations or ornaments will be allowed. Attachment A St. Lucie County Highway Safety Memorial Marker 15"