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An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of the City of Maricopa, Arizona, adding Section 3-99 of the Maricopa City Code regarding the use of Off-Duty Police Officer for Traffic Control and providing for severability and the effective date thereof. Discussion and Action.
AGENDA ITEM DESCRIPTION
The City Code should address the requirement of having off-duty police officers perform traffic control services for contractors, utilities and agencies when traffic is being restricted during peak hours.
Employment of Off-Duty Police Officers for Traffic Control Purposes
(a) Unless otherwise provided for in an approved City issued permit, contractors, utilities and agencies (including City departments) shall use uniformed off-duty police officers, as necessary, at the following locations:
1. Barricades restrict traffic during peak hours within 300 feet of signalized intersections;
2. Equipment is intermittently blocking or crossing a traffic lane;
3. Only one traffic lane is available for two directions of traffic;
4. Traffic at multiple-lane signalized intersections is restricted to one through traffic lane in any one direction;
5. Signalized intersections are restricted to less than the normal lanes; and
6. Large volumes of trucks enter and leave construction site.
(b) The use of City of Maricopa police officers at the above listed locations within the City is preferred and Maricopa officers shall be given first priority in filling these jobs. Contractors, utilities and agencies should contact the Extra Duty Coordinator at least 24-hours in advance to schedule officers for this purpose.
(c) The City shall determine the number of police officers, if any, required by the location and time of day. Exceptions may be made at the sole and absolute discretion of the City.
This item will be presented by Steve Stahl, Chief of Police.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of this Ordinance.