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RESOLUTION R-1920-22: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $51,220.92 FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT MISCELLANEOUS REIMBURSEMENTS/REFUNDS ACCOUNT TO BE USED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT OR TRAFFIC SIGNS DAMAGED IN TRAFFIC COLLISIONS.
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BACKGROUND: The City's Traffic Control Division maintains more than 170 traffic and pedestrian signals citywide using $105,291 in the operating budget (approximately $620 per signalized intersection per year). These funds are used for the purchase of replacement traffic signal system components needed for the safe and efficient operation of our traffic signals. In addition, the Division also maintains approximately 30,000 traffic control signs throughout the City of Norman using $44,480 in the Division's operating budget (approximately $1.49 per sign per year). These funds are used for the purchase of the replacement sign components needed for the safe and efficient navigation of our roadways.
On March 11, 2019, a traffic collision occurred in the 1900 Block of West Lindsey Street causing damage to two traffic signs. The responsible driver was identified for collection purposes. City forces repaired the damage at the location. On March 22, 2019, a $352.31 check was collected from the insurance company for the responsible party. The check was deposited into the Refunds/Reimbursements Risk Management account.
On January 25, 2019, a traffic collision occurred at the intersection of 26th Avenue SW and Butler Drive intersection causing damage to a STOP sign installation. The responsible driver was identified for collection purposes. City forces repaired the damage at the location. On April 4, 2019, a check in the amount of $159.61 was collected from the insurance company for the responsible party. The check was deposited into the Refunds/Reimbursements Risk Management account.
On March 7, 2019, a traffic collision occurred at the intersection of State Highway 9 a...
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