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RESOLUTION OF THE NEW HAVEN BOARD OF ALDERS AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE CONNECTICUT DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE TOWNSEND AVENUE RAISED CROSSWALK
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WHEREAS, the Connecticut Department of Transportation allowed the City of New Haven to install the state’s first speed table on a state road on Townsend Avenue; and,
WHEREAS, customarily municipalities are given the responsibility of maintenance of non-standard features in the state right-of-way; and,
WHEREAS, the City of New Haven and the Connecticut Department of Transportation have reached mutually agreeable terms regarding said maintenance; and,
WHEREAS, the Townsend Avenue speed table and raised crosswalk has been reducing speeds and improving safety particularly for the Nathan Hale School community.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Alders of the City of New Haven that the Mayor is authorized to execute a maintenance agreement including indemnification provisions with the Connecticut Department of Transportation for the maintenance of the Townsend Avenue raised crosswalk.