To amend Section 12-73.1(d), Same – Specific zones, of Article IV, Speed, Chapter 12, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano, Texas to enact school zones for summer school sessions within the city limits of the City of Plano; and providing a penalty clause, a repealer clause, a severability clause, a savings clause, a publication clause, and an effective date. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-5-4

Both the Plano Independent School District (PISD) and the Frisco Independent School District (FISD) have schools within the City of Plano.

The PISD opens certain school campuses after the end of the regular school term for summer school sessions.

The school zones listed in Section 12-73.1(d) for summer school change from year to year as the schools used for summer school change from year to year.

An amended Section 12-73.1(d) is necessary to provide for a listing of the school zones and effective times applicable during the 2023 summer school sessions.

The City Council of the City of Plano finds it is necessary and in the best interest of the City and its citizens to enact school zones at and near schools open for summer school within the City of Plano.

The City Council hereby finds that Section 12-73.1(d) should be amended.

This item may impact revenue collected from fines due to the implementation of school zones for summer school sessions; however, the exact change in revenue is indeterminable and will have minimal impact on the General Fund budget.

Approval of this item supports the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factors of Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods and Multi-Modal Transportation and Mobility Solutions.