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RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) SOLAR RADAR SPEED SIGNS

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One-time (complete)formal_resolutionone_timeAuthorizes the purchase of four solar radar speed signs to be installed at the four entrances to the Village on Broadway and Market using ARPA funding, pending NYSDOT approval.
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2024-07-15
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2024-07-15
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RESOLVED

  1. that the Village Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase of four (4) Solar Radar Speed Signs to be installed at the four entrances to the Village on Broadway (State Route 9) and Market (State Route 199) pending approval from the State DOT for an amount not to exceed $15,000
  2. that this equipment be purchased using available ARPA funding
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  • WHEREAS, the Village of Red Hook is focused on slowing vehicles down as they enter into the Village
  • WHEREAS, Radar Speed Signs are known to bring attention to the change in speed limit and encourage drivers to slow down to the speed limit in a more timely fashion
  • WHEREAS, the Solar Powered version of Radar Speed Signs does not require a separate electrical hookup or significant maintenance
  • WHEREAS, the proposed signs also capture traffic data and statistics

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2024-07-15adoptedvote: 4-0
Authorize purchase of four solar radar speed signs to be installed at the four entrances to the Village.
moved by Kjarval · seconded by Appenzeller
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  1. that the Village Board of Trustees authorizes the purchase of four (4) Solar Radar Speed Signs to be installed at the four entrances to the Village on Broadway (State Route 9) and Market (State Route 199) pending approval from the State DOT for an amount not to exceed $15,000
  2. that this equipment be purchased using available ARPA funding
Whereas
  • WHEREAS, the Village of Red Hook is focused on slowing vehicles down as they enter into the Village
  • WHEREAS, Radar Speed Signs are known to bring attention to the change in speed limit and encourage drivers to slow down to the speed limit in a more timely fashion
  • WHEREAS, the Solar Powered version of Radar Speed Signs does not require a separate electrical hookup or significant maintenance
  • WHEREAS, the proposed signs also capture traffic data and statistics
Subject key: solar_speed_signs