Aurora, Illinois

File #: 13-00869    Version: Name:
Type: Reports/Studies Status: Filed
File created: 11/22/2013 In control: Government Operations Committee
On agenda: 12/10/2013 Final action: 12/17/2013
Title: A Traffic Study to review the placement of a NO DUMPING sign across the street from 657 Aurora Ave. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman
Sponsors: Public Works
TO:      Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
 
FROM:      Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
 
DATE:      December 3, 2013
 
SUBJECT: title
A Traffic Study to review the placement of a  NO DUMPING sign across the street from 657 Aurora Ave. Ward 1, Alderman Bohman
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PURPOSE:
This study will determine the appropriateness of installing  NO DUMPING signage across the street from 657 Aurora Avenue.
 
BACKGROUND:
A concerned resident submitted ACR Case ID 80825 expressing concern about illegal dumping of garbage.
 
DISCUSSION:
The area is a green space with several small trees.  No garbage bags or yard waste were found at the time of inspection, only the usual roadside litter such as the occasional empty plastic bottle.   On  the opposite side of the street is a recycling yard.
 
IMPACT STATEMENT:
Will require installation of signage by Operations Department
 
RECOMMENDATIONS:
Staff Recommends approval of two NO DUMPING signs placed on existing NO PARKING sign post
 
 
cc:      Alderman Hart-Burns, Chairman
      Alderman Johnson
      Alderman Mesiacos
      Alderman Mervine, Alternate