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RESOLUTION NO. R-1314-109: A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NORMAN, OKLAHOMA, APPROPRIATING $22,547.13 FROM THE RISK MANAGEMENT MISCELLANEOUS REIMBURSEMENTS/REFUNDS ACCOUNT TO REPAIR AND REPLACE DAMAGED TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT.
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BACKGROUND: The City's Traffic Control Division maintains more than 170 traffic and pedestrian signals citywide using $85,000 in the Division's operating budget (approximately $500 per signalized intersection per year). These funds are used for the purchase of the various replacement traffic signal system components necessary for the safe and efficient operation of our traffic signals.
On June 6, 2013, a traffic collision at the intersection of Alameda Street and 24th Avenue East resulted in damages to the pedestrian crossing equipment at this signalized intersection. The responsible driver was identified and the insurance company information obtained for collection purposes. City forces repaired the damage at the intersection. The City Attorney's office has pursued collection of the damage amount from the responsible party.
On September 1, 2013, a traffic collision at the intersection of 24th Avenue NW and Rock Creek Road resulted in damages to a street light near this signalized intersection. The responsible driver was identified and the insurance company information obtained for collection purposes. City forces repaired the damage at the intersection. The City Attorney's office has pursued collection of the damage amount from the responsible party.
On June 24, 2013, an employee of American Services, Inc., was involved in an incident while performing contract mowing that resulted in damage to the traffic signal control cabinet at the intersection of State Highway 9 and John Saxon Boulevard. The responsible driver was identified and the insurance company information obtained for collection purposes. City forces repaired the damage at the intersection. The City Attorney's office has pursued coll...
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