1998-11-03REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING
667 NORTH CARROLL AVENUE
SOUTHLAKE, TEXAS
NOVEMBER 3, 1998
MINUTES
COUNCILMEMBERS PRESENT: Mayor Rick Stacy; Mayor pro Tern W. Ralph
Evans; Deputy Mayor Pro Tern Scott Martin. Members: Debra Edmondson, Gary
Fawks, and Ronnie Kendall.
COUNCILMEMBER ABSENT: Wayne Moffat
STAFF PRESENT: Curtis Hawk, City Manager; Shana Yelverton, Assistant City
Manager; Shelli Sicmer, Assistant to the City Manager; Lou Ann Heath, Director of
Finance; Greg Last, Director of Community Development; Bob Whitehead, Director of
Public Works; Charlie Thomas, Deputy Director of Public Works; Ron Harper, Deputy
Director of Public Works; Shawn Poe, Capital Projects Coordinator; Lauren Safranek,
Director of Human Resources; Kevin Hugman, Director of Community Services;
Wayne K. Olson, City Attorney; and, Sandra L. LeGrand, City Secretary.
WORK SESSION: No work session was held prior to the City Council meeting.
REGULAR SESSION
Agenda Item #1, Call to Order
The Regular City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Rick Stacy at 7:10 p.m.
Mayor Stacy stated that the regular format of the meeting will not be followed tonight
due to the elections being held in this facility.
Agenda Item #2, Executive Session
No executive session was held during this meeting.
Agenda Item 04, Mayor's Report
Mayor Rick Stacy presented the "Award of Financial Reporting Achievement" to Lou
Ann Heath, Director of Finance, for outstanding service during the fiscal year from the
Government Finance Officers Association. Mayor Stacy commented that this award has
been received by Ms. Heath every year she has been with the City of Southlake.
Mayor Stacy recognized Beth Murphy as the only member of the Southlake Rodeo Team,
noting she has not only won several events but has been elected "queen" of the Southlake
Rodeo Team. Mayor Stacy thanked Ms. Murphy for keeping "hope" alive.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page ! of 12
Beth Murphy, 660 Truelove Trail, Southlake. Ms. Murphy stated Doreen Breton, her
instructor, was on the Southlake Rodeo Club when she was in high school. There were
quite a few members at that time. Last year there were several members at the beginning,
however, they have since left the Club. She stated she brought back the Rodeo Club this
year, but found that there are not very many kids who have the time to join the Rodeo
Club. Ms, Murphy stated she is hopeful that more students will join the group next year.
Mayor Stacy recognized the work of Mr. Larry Abemathy, stating, he has been working
for quite some time to raise money for shade pavilions at Bicentennial Park. Mayor
Stacy stated Mr. Abemathy has raised several thousand dollars, plus funds matched by
the SPDC for materials to build the pavilions in Bicentennial Park. Mr. Abemathy has
scheduled a work day to help assemble the pavilion kits and to re-seal the playground at
Advermre Alley. The work days will be held on Saturday, November 14 and Sunday,
November 15, 1998, starting at 8:00 a.m. Abernathy asked that those willing to help
should bring tools and themselves. Mayor Stacy commended Larry for the work he has
done for this worthwhile cause.
Mayor Stacy stated he attended the Teen Court Banquet on October 22, 1998, at the
Harvey Hotel in Irving. Stacy noted there were over 200 teens present with several states
represented. He commented about the leadership of the program and on the great
opportunity it offers for area teens. Mayor Stacy stated, "They have implemented a new
program, 'Teenage Bar Exam' which should be exciting to those who will participate.
Agenda Item g4-B~ City Manager's Report
Curtis Hawk, City Manager, stated during the City Manager's Report that Ron Harper
will present an update the Town Square.
Town Square
Progress continues on the infrastructure and commemial elements of this project.
Six buildings are currently under construction. All buildings have had steel erected.
Buildings lA and lB are in final preparation for turnover for tenant finishing work.
Buildings 5A and 5B have had the exterior stucco installed on the rear of the buildings.
Brick work on 5B is approximately 95% complete and brick work on 5A is
approximately 75% complete. Both of these buildings have had mechanical, plumbing
and electrical rough-in work substantially completed. Interior flaming of both buildings
is progressing. Building 4C has had first and second floor concrete poured. Rough-in of
mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems is proceed'rog. Sheathings and exterior
framing is being installed and the exterior stucco on the rear of the building is 50%
complete. Building 2C is having rough-in mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work
installed.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 2 of 12
Curbs at the front of Buildings lA and lB have been poured. Sidewalks will be poured
the week of November 1. Street drains have been installed in State Street. Paving is
scheduled for the week of November 8.
The Developer has submitted the proposed sign variance documents to staff for their
review. An informational meeting will be scheduled for the benefit of City Council prior
to the formal submittal of this variance.
Tenant construction permit applications have been received from Comer Bakery, Banana
Republic, Bombay Company, Chicos, Gap, Gap for Kids, Harolds and Williams-Sonoma.
Post Office Square
There is no change from the last report on this phase of the project.
Town Hall
A meeting to discuss the architectural contracts with Schwarz and Urban has been
scheduled with the City Council work group for November 5, 1998. At this time the
results of the negotiations with the architects will be discussed. In addition, information
relative to the construction management discussions will be available for review.
Mr. Harper reminded Councilmembers that individual tours of the project site can be
arranged by contacting him one or two days in advance. Harper noted, work has
progressed to the point where a good feel for the layout and aesthetics of the project can
be visualized.
Curtis Hawk, City Manager, commented about the TML Conference held this year in San
Antonio. Hawk stated he would like Council to listen to a tape of a session from the
President of the National League of Cities. He said it was a good session and he has
found that our youth programs are as good as any city in the state. He stated he brought
back information for Council to read on different subjects.
Agenda Item g4-C, SPIN Report
Tom Ward, Representative of SPIN #6. Mr. Ward stated SPIN #6 is in the Shady Lane
area. He reminded the audience of the Planning and Zoning Academy sponsored by
SPIN that will take place on November 10, 1998 in the City Council Chambers of City
Hall. He commented on the SPIN Retreat which is scheduled for February 6, 1998 and
stated the City Council is invited to attend. Mr. Ward stated that in SPIN #6 the residents
are happy with the new streets although more work is still being done on the shoulders.
The big issue now is speed humps and traffic calming devices. He stated there are a lot
of mixed comments on this issue. If you live on Shady Lane itself, you have a lot of
traffic and people taking short cuts into Grapevine. The further you are from Shady
Lane, the less of a problem it seems to be. There will be a meeting next week at the
Senior Center to discuss the speed humps issue. Mr. Ward stated this is his last event as
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 3 of 12
a SPIN representative. He noted he will not be in this job after the first of the year. Due
to his employment he will be moving to San Antonio and will be working there until
May, when he retires. He stated it has been a pleasure working with the Mayor, City
Council and staff and he would recommend being a SPIN representative to everybody.
Ward stated, "You learn how the City works, you learn a lot about yourself, how to deal
with people and you learn about the issues."
Agenda Item #3, Invocation
The Invocation was given by Mayor Pro Tem W. Ralph Evans.
Agenda Item #$~ Consent Agenda
Mayor Stacy stated this is the time of the evening when Council votes on several items at
one time. He informed the citizens present of the procedure Council follows in voting on
the "Consent Agenda" and asked if anyone had any comments or opposition to express
regarding any items listed in this section of the agenda. Mayor Stacy read the consent
agenda items into the record:
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting held on October 20,
1998, and the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting held on October 13,
1998.
5-B. Authorization to advertise for bids for construction of the pump station located
2,700 feet north of Kirkwood Boulevard on the east side of T.W. King Road.
5-C. Ordinance No. 726, 1st reading, Changing the street name of Wyndsor Ridge,
located in Timarron, Wyndsor Grove, Phase II, to Rustic Ridge Court.
Award of bid to Saber Development Corporation for the installation of a 24-inch
sanitary sewer line along Kirkwood Boulevard from Dove Street to Kirkwood
Hollow.
Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483-G, Section 4.01 (1) 2, (Plat
Expiration) Extending the validity of Case No. ZA 95-040, Preliminary Plat for
Lot 1, Block 1, Lonesome Dove Baptist Church Addition.
5-F. Award of bid to J.J. Biffie Water Well Drilling for construction of a water well at
Bob Jones Park.
Motion was made to approve the consent agenda items #5-A through #5-F.
Motion: Martin
Second: Evans
Ayes: Martin, Evans, Fawks, Kendall, Edmondson, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 4 of 12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS
Approval of the Minutes of the Regular City Council meeting hem on October 20,
1998 and the Minutes of the Special City Council meeting hem on October 13,
1998. The Minutes were approved.
Authorization to advertise for bids for construction of the pump station located
2, 700 feet north of Kirkwood Boulevard on the east side of T. W. King Road. As
part of the City's water improvement projects, a booster pump station has been
planned for construction at T.W. King Road. This will be fed by a proposed 24-
inch transmission line from Fort Wroth via Trophy Club. The 5 million gallon
storage tank is 90% complete. Currently easements are being obtained for the 24-
inch water line which will provide a second '~feed" from Fort Worth. This will
fulfill the need for a second supply line, in ease the 30-inch transmission line
along F.M. 1709 has a break. The approved CIP plan includes $3.11 million for
the T.W. King pump station. $1.021 million is committed for the 5 million gallon
storage tank. Therefore, $2.089 million is available for the construction of the
pump station.
Ordinance No. 726, Ist reading, Changing the street name of Wyndsor Ridge,
located in Timarron, Wyndsor Grove, Phase II, to Rustic Ridge Court. Staff has
initiated this request for a street name change due to a similar street name in
another subdivision. The street name change will avert any confusion for
Department of Public Safety staff.
Award of bid to Saber Development Corporation for the installation ora 24-inch
sanitary sewer line along Kirkwood Boulevard from Dove Street to Kirkwood
Hollow. This project is part of the proposed force main to be built along Dove
Street and to connect to the existing line in the Kirkwood Hollow Addition that
extends to the TRA lift station on North White Chapel. The proposed force main
will empty into this 24-inch gravity line, which is to extend along a portion of
Dove Street and Kirkwood Boulevard. Staff suggests building this line prior to the
construction of Dove Road, which will avoid any conflict that could exist once the
pavement is in place. Kirkwood Boulevard has been constructed as part of the
Kirkwood Hollow Addition currently under construction. The Dove Road project
is in the final design phase; therefore, the need exists to construct this portion of
the sewer system at this time. The estimated cost for the entire sewer (force main
and gravity main) is $1,119,800. The low bidder for this project is Saber
Development Corporation with a base bid of $227,045.
Variance to the Subdivision Ordinance No. 483-G, Section 4.01(1)2 (Plat
Expiration) Extending the validity of Case No. ZA 95-040, Preliminary Plat for
Lot 1, Block 1, Lonesome Dove Baptist Church Addition. On May 16, 1995, City
Council approved the above referenced plat. A final plat was never submitted.
The Preliminary Plat expired on May 17, 1997. Dr. Coy L. Quesenbury, Pastor,
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 5 of 12
Lonesone Dove Baptist Church, is requesting the validity of the Preliminary Plat
be extended in order to submit a final plat for processing and approval.
Award of bid to d.d. Biffie Water Well Drilling for construction of water well at
Bob Jones Park. The low bidder was J.J. Biffle Water Well Drilling in the
amount of $89,433. This water well will serve to replenish the existing pond. The
pond was intended as a water source for irrigation of the soccer fields, and to
maintain fish life for recreational fishing activities. In addition, the design of the
pavilion and boardwalk is based on a constant water level in the pond. SPDC
approved the award of the contract to J.J. Biffie at their October 26 meeting.
Agenda Item #6-A~ Presentation: Ginny Elder, Greater Southlake Women's Society
Ginny Elder, 180 Creekway Bend, Southlake. Ms. Elder stated the Greater Southlake
Women's Society is an organization whose purpose shall be the performance of
charitable, philanthropic, and educational projects to benefit human welfare through the
action of volunteers and to promote good fellowship among its members. Ms. Elder
stated she has always instructed her children to wear helmets while riding bicycles. She
stated she now wants Southlake children to wear helmets when riding a bike through the
city's streets, sidewalks, or parks. She presented a proposal that would require children
17 and younger to wear a helmet when tiding bikes on public property. She asked the
City Council to adopt an ordinance to this effect. The purpose is not meant to be punitive
but is intended to give parents and city officials a way to emphasize children's safety.
She added, "This would teach children that we want to protect them and encourage
parents to tell their children that they should wear a helmet." She stated, "The use of
helmets reduce the likelihood of head injuries by 90 percent. Between 1990 and 1996, an
average of 56 children a year were admitted to Cook Children's Medical Center in Fort
Worth for bicycle-related injuries. An average of ten children a year die from the
injuries."
If an ordinance is approved, the Greater Southlake Women's Society has agreed to
donate twelve helmets to Southlake Department of Public Safety. The helmets would be
given to residents who cannot afford to buy their own. T-shirts would also be donated
and given to children "caught" wearing their helmets by the Southlake police officers.
Ms. Elder stated the slogan being used for the helmet safety program is, "It just makes
sense." Ms. Elder stated she has been working with Deputy Director of Public Safety,
Police Services Division, Gary Gregg and Councilmember Scott Martin to get this
program underway. The information provided regarding the bicycle helmet initiative is
hereby attached to the minutes of this meeting.
Councilmember Scott Martin stated, "I hope all people of this community believe the
same thing that I believe in, that our loved ones are the ones who have irreplaceable value
to us. We can not afford to lose or damage even one of our citizens if we have the power
within our grasp to change it and make it tight." Martin said, "I hope the parents will
believe that the only safe way for their children to bicycle, roller-blade, or skateboard is
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 6 of 12
to have their helmets on. Please get in line and get the helmets and make sure the kids are
safe."
Agenda Item #6-B~ Public Forum
Dawn Johnson, 1005 Quail Run Road, Southlake. Ms. Johnson asked if the ordinance
will have a fmc attached to it. She wants the ordinance to be something that parents
support. She added, she wants her kids to wear helmets, and resents the government
interfering in the way she raises her children.
Councilmember Martin stated he is surprised at her comments about the government
interfering in the way she raises her children. Government has been in the business of
safety of children for over one hundred years. Government will continue to be in the
business of safety for children.
Councilmember Ronnie Kendall stated tonight is the first time Council has heard from
the Women's Society on this issue, and Council is listening to citizens like Ms. Johnson
for their input. At this time there has been no decision on the contents of an ordinance.
Andy Johnson, 1005 Quail Run Road, Southlake. Mr. Johnson stated he feels that
something like this ordinance should be put to a vote by the residents. He stated,
"Parents need to practice more personal responsibility. Every day government is more
involved and micro manages everything." He asked that the government, "butt out and
let us run our lives and leave us alone." Mr. Johnson stated Southlake does not even have
the police officers to police the traffic in our city.
Michelle Stiney, 816 Park View Drive, Southlake. Ms. Stiney stated she will be happy to
serve on a committee to prepare the helmet ordinance. She added, "Now that we have
children we must teach them to follow rules. If it is a role to wear helmets, then the
children must learn to follow that rule."
Kenneth Horne, 1216 Ashmore Court, $outhlake. Mr. Home stated he thinks the City
will be acting responsibly by having this ordinance.
Diane Erhardt, 3004 Old Mill Run, Grapevine. Ms. Erhardt stated she is here
concerning another matter, however, added, that her daughter wears a helmet while riding
her horse at "Ride with Pride" in Southlake. She noted, she rests easy knowing her
daughter is wearing her helmet.
Gary Gregg, Deputy Director of Public Safety, Police Services, stated they are looking at
a lot of areas to make the ordinance a non-punitive ordinance.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 7 of 12
Agenda Item #8-A, ZA 98-11L Plat Revision~ Lots 9R1 and 9R2, T.M. Hood No. 706
Addition
ZA 98-111, Plat Revision for proposed Lots 9R1 and 9R2, T.M. Hood No. 706 Addition,
being a revision of Lot 9, T.M. Hood No. 706 Addition, an addition to the City of
Southlake, Tarrant County, Texas, according to the plat recorded in Cabinet A, Slide
4063, Plat Records, Tarrant County, Texas, and being approximately 2.459 acres.
Current zoning is "SF-1B" Single Family Residential District. Applicant: Ride With
Pride, Inc. Owners: Julian and Valerie Head.
Greg Last, Director of Community Development, led the discussion regarding ZA 98-
111, noting that two (2) notices were sent to property owners within the 200' notification
area and one (1) written response was received from: Terry R. Seaborn, 320 West
Highland Street, Southlake, opposed.
According to Mr. Last, the applicant has met all requirements in Plat Review Summary
No. 1, dated October 6, 1998, with the exception of those listed in the attached Plat
Review Summary No. 2, dated October 30, 1998. The purpose of this plat revision is to
provide equestrian access from the Seebeck tract to the north across the existing Lot 9,
T.M, Hood No. 706 Addition. Mr. Last noted a super-majority vote by the Planning and
Zoning Commission and the City Council is required for approval of this item due to the
opposition (within 200') exceeding 20% of the total land area.
Rick Wilhelm, attorney representing the applicant, stated they wish to proceed. Mr.
Wilhelm stated he has been a citizen of the City of Southlake since 1984 and his daughter
has been associated with many classes and had many learning experiences with Ride
With Pride since about 1986. Several months ago, about the beginning of the year, an
approximate six acre tract of land came before the Council for replatting. That six acre
tract of land was subdivided into three lots; Lot 8, 9 and 10. At the time of the
presentation, it was very clear from the owner of Lot 9, (Mr. and Mrs. Head), that they
did not want some continued access by Ride With Pride over and across their land. He
presented an enlargement of Lot 9R1 and 9R2. Lot 9R2, being the small triangle that is
being discussed tonight. For approximately 20 years, Ride With Pride has exited on to
the Seebeck tract. He explained the tiding facility and stated it is used for teaching young
people and adults the art of equestrian riding. Wilhelm explained the reason for this
request is that the trail now connects to a city trail system and to Fox Hollow which has
been dedicated for equestrian riding. The City has granted a SUP permit for this riding
facility for many years. He stated the primary issue for the Head's is one of liability. A
solution to this problem has been worked on for months and months. They have been
approved by the Zoning Board of Adjustments and the Planning and Zoning Commission
and are now asking the City Council for their votes tonight.
Mr. Wilhelm stated that no structures will be built on Lot 9R2, and that they will provide
a 12-foot access easement along the eastern property line of the adjacent Seabeck tract to
the extent required, establishing restrictions as to the future conveyance of Lot 9R2 to
include that if the Seabeck tract is deeded to Doreen or sold to some third party, that Lot
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 8 of 12
9R2 would go with it, and that if the Seabeek tract were ever platted, Lot 9R2 would also
be included.
PUBLIC COMMENTS:
Nan Reilly, 1275 Shady Oaks Drive, Southlake. Ms. Reilly stated ail of her family has
learned to ride horses from Ride With Pride and it would be sad if this could not be
possible. She asked the City Council to help make this work.
Diane Erhardt, 3004 Old Mill Run, Grapevine. Ms. Erhardt stated if this trail is closed,
her daughter would have to ride on the road and it would be very dangerous. They have
invested time and money and they want to continue to enjoy riding in this area.
Rita Tavera, 200 West Highland, Southlake. Ms. Tavera stated she is in favor of this
issue and noted it is important for Doreen and other riders to be able to use the trails. She
asked the City Council to support this issue.
Bob Seebeck, 480 West Highland, Southlake. Mr. Seebeck spoke of the rural atmosphere
and the forty-two to forty-four homes in the area noting over 60% of the residences have
cattle or horses. This is all about trying to preserve the rural area. He has been in that
location since 1977. He asked the City Council to support this issue.
Motion was made to approve ZA 98-111, pursuant to the Plat Review Summary No. 2
dated October 30, 1998; recognizing all the conditions of the Planning and Zoning
Commission; as well as acknowledging the applicant's guarantee that no structures will
be built; that the applicant will provide a 12' access easement along the eastern property
line to the extent required; establishing restrictions as to the future conveyance of Lot
9R2 as delineated by Mr. Wilhelm tonight.
Motion: Martin
Second: Evans
Ayes: Martin, Evans, Fawks, Kendall, Edmondson, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Agenda Item gl0-A, FY 1998-99 Scope of Services Agreement with the Southlake
Chamber of Commerce
Greg Last, Director of Community Development, presented the agreement for service
with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce for fiscal year 1999. The agreement identifies
the various services the Chamber provides that benefit Southlake in exchange for the
monthly payment of $1,250. The Chamber map is the most commonly distributed map of
Southlake and is included in all information packets prepared by the Office of Economic
Development, and the free information packets distributed to prospective residents
provides a useful service that frees the city of handling numerous requests.
Mayor Stacy stated the agreement is for $15,000 per year payable at $1,250 per month.
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 9 of 12
Motion was made to approve the FY 1998-99 Scope of Services Agreement with the
Southlake Chamber of Commerce.
Motion: Martin
Second: Evans
Ayes: Martin, Evans, Fawks, Kendall, Edmondson, Stacy
Nays: None
Approved: 6-0 vote
Agenda Item gl0-B, Authorization to Advertise for Bids for the Traffic Signal at
F.M. 1709 and Central Avenue (Town Square)
Ron Harper, Deputy Director of Public Works, stated in the Developer Agreement for
Town Square, the City agreed to share the cost of the traffic signal at F.M. 1709 and
Central Avenue. The cost sharing was 50/50 with the City share not to exceed $40,000.
Harper noted the original approvals for Town Square addressed the need for the traffic
signal at this location. The Traffic Impact Analysis prepared for this project identified
the need for a controlled access point for the project. A Traffic Signal Warrant Study
also identified the need for this light. The Warrant Study was reviewed and approved by
TxDOT. One of the critical factors involved in the timing of this bid authorization
request, is the lead time required for the poles and arms for the traffic signals. The
current lead time is between 90 and 110 calendar days. Another issue that needs to be
considered is the fact that Central Avenue is the only full access point for this portion of
Town Square. Both Grand Avenue and State Street allow for right turns out of the
project only.
Councilmcrnber Rome Kendall asked what commitment did the prior Council make to
this traffic signal? She stated she would like to see the signal "wrapped" until the grand
opening and not used until that time.
Mr. Harper stated it would not be a problem to "wrap" the signal until the grand opening
and not used until that time.
Councilmember Debra Edmondson stated she expressed her concerns two weeks ago,
with regards to the number of lights that are being put on F.M. 1709, however,
Edmondson acknowledged that this is a major retail center and a previous Council
approved the site plan and put it in the developer agreement. If the caveat that the signal
light will not be turned on until the very last minute is agreed to, she would support it.
Motion was made to authorize the staff to advertise for bids for the traffic signal at F.M.
1709 at Central Avenue in Town Square, with the caveat that the light will not be fully
activated earlier than two days prior to the grand opening.
Motion: Martin
Second: Evans
Ayes: Martin, Evans, Fawks, Kendall, Edmondson, Stacy
Nays: None
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 10 of 12
Approved: 6-0 vote
Agenda Item 0Il-A, Discussion: Runyan Drainage Issue
Bob Whitehead, Director of Public Works presented ideas that staff, Cheatham
Engineers, and CISD have been working to resolve the drainage issue on the Runyan
property. There are no simple or inexpensive options for the City to take to resolve the
problem and the City's ability to rome the school to mitigate the problem is limited. Mr.
Whitehead stated the CISD has met all requirements of Southlake's ordinance. It was
suggested that an outside engineering finn be hired to conduct a drainage basin study in
this area. Freese and Nichols was selected to perform the study necessary for the city
drainage master plan. This study could lead to improving the entire creek from S.H. 114
to Durham, thus allowing the "dam" at Highland to be removed.
Bob Whitehead explained that the CISD's consultant engineer, Eddie Cheatham, is
designing a metal plate to be installed in the detention pond opening, which will detain
smaller rain amounts than is currently required by ordinance. CISD has also agreed to
pay for the installation of the new "V" notch weir, which will be installed in about two
weeks, depending on the weather.
Bill Runyan, 979 Shady Oal~ Drive, Southlake. Mr. Runyan thanked the City Council
for putting this item on the agenda to work out the problem. He wanted to reconfirm and
restate again that since 1981, water was not a problem on his property until the school
property was built. He stated he had a problem when he moved to Southlake but the
County came out and cleaned the culvert and he then brought in two feet of dirt and put
on his property because it had washed out over the years. Since that time he has not had
water on his property. He stated he cannot understand what he is heating about the 200-
300-400 foot flood plane. If the flood plane starts here there cannot be too much water.
He stated he feels the diagrams being shown by staff are not accurate. He stated he
wonders if the City knows that the school district added another 18" culvert. He stated he
feels for the people down stream but he feels for himself as well.
Mayor Stacy stated he feels everyone understands how serious the situation is and he
wants staff and Mr. Runyan to address it together. When the Council approves Freese
and Nichols getting involved in this creek, he is hopeful that Mr. Runyan will share his
knowledge with them as well. He stated this Council is committed to getting the problem
fixed. He stated he will keep Mr. Runyan involved in the process of getting the problem
resolved.
Agenda Item #2-A, Executive Session
Mayor Rick Stacy advised the audience that the City Council wouM be going into
executive session pursuant to the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551 of the Texas
Government Code, Sections 551.071, 551.072, 551.073, 551.074, 551.075, 551.076 to
seek consultation with the City Attorney regarding pending and contemplated Htigations,
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 11 of 12
to deliberate the purchase, exchange, lease or sale of real property, a negotiated contract
for a prospective gift or donation to the City, to deliberate the appointment and
evaluation of public officials, to confer with one or more employees to receive
information from or to question the employees, and to deliberate the deployment of
specific occasions for implementation of security personnel or devices.
Council adjourned into executive session at 9:15 p.m.
Council returned to open session at 10:20 p.m.
Agenda Item #2-B, Action Necessary/Executive Session
No action was taken as the result of the executive session.
Agenda Item #12~ Adjournment
The Regular City Council meeting was adjourned by Mayor Rick Stacy at 10:21 p.m.
~ ~uU~ ~//~
°iT ~? =-- M~-ydr Rick Stacy --
City Secretary
\WP-FILE S~MINUTES\CC-MIN- 11 ~3-98.doc\$1
Regular City Council Meeting Minutes of November 3, 1998 Page 12 of 12
'Mr tY i, 1 5 4tit
. •
• •
1
Y4
x r
3
,w.
We raised the money
The kits are here
Now we need you
HeI b p avilions
in Bicenten Par
Saturday, November 14 �'�.�
Sunday, November 15
All-day drop-in
Remember how much FUN you had building Adventure
Alley? Drop by anytime Sat. or Sun. to help assemble
the kits and to re -seal the playground.
No building experience necessary
Some sponsorships are still available. Contact
Larry Abernathy 488 -3759 for information.
Star - telelgram
Hometown Star
Adventure Alley
Pavilion Committee
fry-au b46) caLw fz)
yu,..cs_,7,s6t_Ak ____-(3,uo (it
ro-A No l h S
0 ro4.
It Mu
660 Truelove Trail
Southlake, TX
76092
Dear Mr. Stacy:
I would like to extend my sincere thanks to you and Stacy
Furniture for sponsoring my barrel events. High School rodeo is
expensive and your contribution has helped tremendously. As the
only member of the Carroll Rodeo Team , support from a
prominent Southlake business (person) makes me feel like I enjoy
community support. Thank you for helping to fulfill John (my
barrel horse) and my, rodeo dreams.
Thank you,
n
Beth Murphy
1998 Miss Rodeo Pioneer Days
North Texas High School Rodeo Association
1998 -99 Schedule i
i 1 Sept. 11 -12 -13 j Lewisville.
2 Sept. 18 -19 -20 I Marcus
•
3 Sept. 25 -26 -27 1 Grapevine
4 Oct. 2 -3-4 • Ponder /Callisburg
5 Oct. 9 -10 -11 Trinity
6 Oct. 16 -17 -18 Mansfield
7 Oct. 23 -24 -25 Richland
8 Oct. 30 -31 -Nov. 1 Denton
' 9 Nov. 6 -7 -8 Boswell _____ ■.+
10 ` Nov. 13 -14 -15 Springtown •
11 Nov. 20 -21 -22 Alvord /Bowie •
Nov. 27 -28 -29 Thanksgiving Weekend
12 Dec. 4 -5-6 Sanger /Decatur
• 13 Dec. 11 -12 -13 S.Grand Prairie
14 ' Dec. 18 -19 -20 Jacksboro
Winter Break Winter Break
15 Jan. 29 -30 -31 Alvarado
16 Feb. 5-6 -7 Ryon
17 Feb. 12 -13 -14 Brewer
18 Feb. 19 -20 -21 Keller
' 19 Feb. 26 -27 -28 Western Hills
20 ,Mar. 5-6 -7 Arlington Heights I
21 ;Mar. 12 -13 -14 L.D. Bell
22 ; Mar. 19 -20 -21 1 All Saints
23Mar.26 -27 -28 ; Allen
Apr. 2 -3-4 Easter Weekend
• Apr. 9-10-11 Open
24 ' Apr. 16 -17 -18 j Azle
25 !Apr. 23 -24 -25 j Haltom
26 iApr. 30 May 1 -2 I Northwest
i 27 :May 7 -8 -9 ' Joshua
28 May 14 -15 -16 Weatherford
Alt: Burleson
W W W W W W W N M N N N I N N N M N A < I
0) CT 4a W N -L O co co V co (T 4 4 W N -+ O (0 I co V 1 0) (T a N— O (O OD V O) N? W "
1 I ,
a � m rn
Z N I 1 C
o �a l m j m n
co Z CO CO CO CO C) o o C) m Z r Z Z —
C
5 5 I 3 O m -ILi0 N m �!ooOt�o n m
(0 �nmD C'
m m.< 3 OCuC (D d° CD ° m a N
N L (_ 7 3 ===-.. + n Q!
co (1 y > > 7I N o - Z p T -I D 1(n 1 , 0. � nl�1w DI m =
K dim -— w c- -< I Q -4 z C I (D - o 3 n m
ic' is m O -0 O m Z Z Z 1 1 co Q o ( n
x x 3 > O m v O -� m y
v < v X � 0
Q) y l m CO c n x -0 O � U m = a c o C
FD) a 2 cow >m m m DI c c
. _ ID CD y 0 -0 p DI c a 1 m
n, =_ 0 .. O -1n m N
�. ( v v A m C °' c m m
N D XI 3 1 co
m N N (D c 1 1
z ( 1 'I ' (0 iI I
0 0I S 1
1 0 0 a1 1
1 I
1
`1 1c ■ 1
lm
I 1 1
2
0 1
1 �
lm
69 69 EA E9 69 69 69 rig fA 69 63 69 1 1 VP 69 ,69 to 1 E!) 43
1 1 1
i l 1 I W -a �
C I '0 c
rn � " w C)
C) W W A X1 1 4 ..A J (Q
N 0 CO 0) 1 . 1 co (W I . O (D ~ x -a. 0 .� I CO 1 V 1 N 0 O co! o T r• (D (O co ET
- co O - co 1 --• O I -, j� 0 l O 0 O O. O N
O o CO N
O 1 (0 0 O O m
.000 . . --• i i . i O CO 0 O' � 0 O O 0) O -< � �. ;n
V
W 6A 69 -EA 69 69 69 -EA 1 169 69 69 69 6 91rA 69 69 69 EA E9 (0-00
CD -n 0 0.
1 (D a,
o 1 .-a m 0 o
V 1 ! ( n . _ C O ° N
C11 0 CO : N 010' ( v t CO 0 0.
0 0 -.I 1 Cn 0' 0 0 (T V (p W 10
0 0 01 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 t0 co O0
10 0. o I 0 0 0 0. 0 0
'—
0
d9 to 69 to to to 69 69 69 69 69 11 I 69 63 4) 69 -EA 69 49 03
,
o'
1 I I
I
-. w; 01 N (.11 (p m
'V I0f C.T. N CO
I N 011 O O C71 V to
co O O O 0 ( V T 0
. 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 10 0 1 0 0
rA 69 rA rA 4) rA rA 69 VI EA 8) rA rA 69 69 rA EA rA ,
W co 1� 1 1 h .)
I O O A Cn 1 0
RI
1 N C V )1 0 0 U N 0
( 0 0 0 0 (71 O �
. 1 . . . I . 1 . . o 0 0 0 . O O 1
69 69 43 69 69 rA 69 rA 69 rA EA 1 63 -EA 69 69
w
I I i v l � 0 1 01 N O
i 01 1 1 0. 0 b Ch
1111 1 1 1 1 1 1 O 1 0 1 0 1 1 0 O N
■
69 69 6H 69 f7/069 69 69 6A 69 69 1 'WV/03696469 409
I '
W 01CT N
0) I(T 01 - CV O
1 1 V 0 0 - I N O _
N CT 0 O 1 CA V N
' ' 1 O- - -_ O -- - I ..�
( 1 0 0 0 0 � (
1
v 4A 1 6A 69 69 1 69 69 4 69 69 69 69169 69 63 69 -p
1 -0
m _ 1 N —1 o
1 W 0
MS - 0) CA./ ' C 4 T O 1 I ; 0)I00)C"1 (0 — a
Q •-• 0 0) 1 C0 1 01 I (.4 . 0 V
n 0 0 V CA O o CA C),1 CT
(/) 0 0 Oo N O 0 I m 0 0 0 0 0
U1, (0 O O O O 1 1 (
N O O O 1 .00 I (0 ! CO O O O O
v
co
0
Cb
M o
X a
r (n
(1) to
a) a) 0) 0) 0) 0) a) a) a) N C7, to J al (31 (71 01 t71 to al A J A A A A I A I A A A A W 431 w
cli I I
00 V a) D A W N- O (0 0> V 0) D A W N -+ O (D 00 V a) CA W N -A O (0 CO V (71 A W N
D j j
o I Z D
X 0
(0 v i D
m
co
r z 7C z rn !01 ,HI r n - r —
-0 - °a IS s m m I63! ) �
F.) m d 0 4m = A- m c , m m
rn (D(D 3 . o (D m �. 0 CD CD ?. W 0 U) y= z - n o n ED 3
U) ° xi3 Dj 3I°;> 0 �
n
o 1 o mI a'c Z y o D
"0 Z fl, m 0 - 00z m
XI >, 3 m
n 1 2.
N : c I .--. ,
j
0 I W
0
I i I
I j i ll l
I 1
j I
I
_..
—
EA EA 49 EA E9 E b9 b9 E1)
A ! EA 69 69 69
D M
� 't; CD
c
a 0 v
o o w ' * cD iD I m
0 'o a Cpl 0
o I 0 co - I
, , , , , , , O I O I , , C71 - C —• ' is
< 0 69 EA EA - ( 69 EA EA C U 0
EAE A E1) EA 49
co co -71 ' (D
N -. < 1I n N
o �v, v °
V
1 W (D
o W(c) c
o " O
, O , ■ , , 1 , , , , , ,
— 0
EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA EA E1)
1E1 ' EA E1) 69 @
71
CI m
CD
CD
b
,
O
EA EA EA E9 W9 E9 EA EA EA i EA
IE1) 69 EA
N
o ( 1 O
T
0 0 0 o b
0 , , 0 , , , i
—
EA EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA' EA E1) m
N
CD I G)
b
, , , , , 4 , , , 4 , , 1 tV
—
E1) EA EA EA EA EA _ EA E1) __. EA� EA E9 EA 1 . 1
10
tp 1 2
l
O
r , , , 1 1 1 1 , , , , , W
v 64 EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA 69 EA IEAI E EA
7 1 1 1
m p
- c, 0) o i -1 - a
a o o (n o 0 1 0) r cr
�%
b 0 0 0 o
0 0 0 0 0 W 03
13 • o• � • 0, • 0 0 IoI • (n
(n 0
w 0
0 -
T a O
N
X a a) )
r is
(/) 0>
o CO (O t0 t0 CO CD (OI CD CO CO CO 00 CO 00 00 CO CO CO 03 CO V V V V V V V 01
CD 00�V 0) N- W I N -L O (0�0D V I 0) I V V rr A co W N -+ O co 00 V 0) 01 A W Nl— o w N A W N
m i � ,
a D
p D
o X
ry p
ii) 0 —i N co 0I ! m 73 n I 1
- 'a 'a - o o - o - v - 3ml 1 - o vv - o 1�; - 0 ,0 !01 1 13 'a O
7" 3 - - I = I C s - — •C 31 111 - - N .c 3 •
ry m m 0) 0) = !0) m W s mi d' (D's 1 r n) m a) ,
v, u) 3 u, CO v, 1 u, u ) 3 u) 0) 3
CD CD � . C m m ?. 1 1m m! m ? .' ' ,d CI O m m ?. 1 C
cn o (o co 1 1= ° 1 (0 1 -0 — ° a
D -I D co XI
a) 1 I I
S
O
su I I 1 1 1 i � 7R'
3 i , i j
a 1 1 ; I
I 1 I
I
i 1 I
I I
I I I I I I i
I
I 1
I 1
i
I 1 1 j: j
I
J
in 69 69 y) 69 1 fn169 to
' fn 1 ! ( 69 EA fn 1 ;
1 1 ! I I 1 >�
1 1111 X 1 1 �� 1
1 1 co o co 0
1 ! 1 1 1 m < v! A"
I I 1 1 I .� Q. 0 I 0 m
1 OD, m
m
, T
— to m ur
( 6 9 fn 69 69 69 69 69 fig 69 EA 169 !, 69 EA 69 - -- -
m m 0 o . <
w l -< ,. m m
V _ 1 tD 0 N co 3
. � 1 CO o a r
p 0 I 1 t0 (4 m c)
o I 1
; 1 1 1 1 r; — p
1 E9 69 69 69 69 E9 fA 69 EA to .49 .49 ! E 1 69 69 E9 1 0)
1 � 1' I I i - 1 m
1
j 1
11,11 1
Co 1 ! 1 I
CD M
cD
1 i 1 _
69 69 691 69 69 69 69 69 69 EA fn' 1 1 1 E9 EA EA
i I 0 Ii
I a) 0
° 1 1 1 1 ! ° O o I
o
69 Eft 69 496969 1 694949 49 En 169
w 1 1 1 N
1
° °o ! 1 1 00 1 I 0
1 ! 1 1 I
1 0'
1 fA fn fn 1 69 *A 69 E9 69 69 E9 691 1 fA E9 41)
1 I I 1 0
)
1 �, 1 W 1
1 1 — _ — D
,
69 69169 ;69 69 69 j fA fA 69 69 fn 691 to E9 ;EA i 'D 1 0.) 1 I i I I —I I 1 0
i
c) 1 co ! 1 0 m ur I 0 N 00 -+ 1 N —I — a
d 1 o O O o 1 1 cn D I cr
V) o o O O I 1 1 1 o r 1 (/1
O O O O . 8 I , I I 1 O 1 fl
° 1 ` D
00 n
J
0 0
7J N 5< X 0)
( 03
-u -
FD W W W N N IV N Al IV N N N N) 0000000 0 0 01 A C.) N-.
N- • 0 CD CO V O CI1 A W N -& 0 CD CO V 0) 01 A C,) N- 0 CD OD V 1 (T A W N S
m 1 1 D
(D
p !
I X
co
co
v m7) m co co 1w O UWC) m i —
D Z
i IH s _ y o O `. o 0 �. N N . aD oD 1 . 1 A - 01 u) m m
co o w 6 a= , T o M e 0 -; =. 7.l 7C I A - : vl� D
'D 0 N , i, °- _T! a s CD CD j 0 O C M C 3 ' I 1 Ic 3 7 E
° ow ° m °, m m co m (D14 3 m so
y 3
n 7 a 4t C _1 . IU 0 13) RI
d °_ = N N C7 O - W W N N W Z
N o s< N a 7' d O `� N 7 () d C —I
Q. � 0- N Q. 7 cQ O- 7 N CO 69 a D (7 --� I C -. 0 N 1 .
O 0 n N N a) (D co N C 71 a. 1 a) 1 1 - , =
7 . 'r C p) ,' % O c n• -
• 1 n' cO 1' n *
2 O o c (D CO o 0 0 y * S ojC "I!
O (D CO 0 CD °_) 7 Cn C
O ..< CO (n =+ O _.
CU m o 1 v o �. CO
EA — o N ° � 0 a1y
o
0 V W y 1 1 2 " IA
co 2)
I-o I CU
� _ i �1
co 1 I I ' °
co 1 CD
I 00 II
CO EA
CO 1 N
1 O
'0 I
'
69 EA to to -69 EA EA G969EA EA 61 EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA
I
y
wl g
c �1 c
co 0 CT ( 0 �p l 0 7•
. � ,1 7C
N
0) -, I 1 -.1 r I (p c
- co Co N I o' ' a 1 00 N C7
o _, I aD -• 1 m a)
01 . e o e 0 l i , —,, C0 1 o CO z . 7
-u _. .. - -- -- - -._ _ __ CO y
•
(�3 EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA 49 49 49 69 69 - - -- - - -- - up 13 o
CO 3 CD
CD CD
O .a m n O
V A 1 1 CO O N Io (
0) 0 V 00 C
O O' 01 CT 0 O (D W era
I O O 0 0 0 V CO ( 0
O O O O O CT 1 1 1 O
e I i 0 0 , ■ 0 0 0 1 0 � 1 1 1 1 o 1 1 -o
I
- .. - - - - -_. _. I — O
EA b9 EA EA EA EA EA EA 69 EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA 4) 49 EA EA EA p7
..1
m
CD
6
0
1 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1! 1 1 1
-
EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EAEA EA EA ,
N
i 0 1 m
0
1 1 6
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
-
EA 49 69 EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA 69 EA EA EA EA 69 EA 69 -
N
0
0 C)
'
1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 , 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N + j
- i EA EA to EA EA in EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA VI EA m
N
O
-
Ca
1 EA 69 EA - fA EA -. - EA 69 EA EA 6A to 69 to to EA 1 ' ' ' W
0
0)
7 1 O 3
a)
V
N
- 0 0 ) 0 V 0) V �' C E O - — a
0 - 0 0 0 CD (n (n o- o III -- i V r cr
o O o - co OD 0 0 0 C0 V N 0 (T
U) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 —, CT OD -+
-
co
. 1 0 O O 0111 00001 i 0, -. 1 CO o 1 I (0 I I n
(0
0
X o
X 0))
r co
03
v _
N 0) N 0) 0) 0) N N N 01 01 N N N N N A A A 43143 43, A A A A W W C.) W W Cam) W N A W N
-o A W N— O (0 W -4M N A W N -i O (0 0O V 0) N A W N- I O (D W V 0) N A W
a) _ 1
1
- 1 NI I
N 1
co 1 1 , 1 0
co 70 - 0 o - n-' - 0 � - o - o - o m- 0 )1 - o - na, m�01 - a w n m —
0
cp = m -° - 0 o ` -c � -0 < y < 0 1� 0 -01 W coo 1 ° co 1 ( 0 a y 0- 1 1 1
• w oo -• Q° co co ? nn) co o m 1 o �. 19 j o C I"
a) cow c°I�3 ��'c= i7 m c O a co 'm O I
. -' j 5 a o t o c c . -0 0. fl c c_0_0_10 � N 7 m1 m - m
b9 N � Q 0 y C E O 7- _n oj° o m m
(0E') o= ° o T o T c o 0 o o wb cn m c Iv D 2 F-3 R. Z
m m a m 0 1 • m 69 -1
N O d O "' CT O co O 0 y N 1 m N o O
W O cn O 0 0� 0 o� < m1* * (n c CD
o ,� EA m O _— o _ O ald � 1 z4
0 0 7 W . to . — v, a' ,t m m
m 7 0 m101 0) - �?- 1ni_;m 0)
V1. 7 00 O N 1 = N OI 1� 7. W N
O �IOO
7 CA O ui Gi 51....) W 13 -n O 7 0 '� N C J ( o N
A O1 O 1 1 y Z WI�!N ?l0 co I W
7
7 EA <A N13 N IN c_
3 w._. of 13 D
0 co b l6 I� 3
7 U) O 1 n a, o
C 1 1 1 0 # D C.
a W d 0
o W _.
A
0
co 1
w 1
a . is 1
cn EA;
69 69 69 EA 69 d9Eft 69696949 •EAEA6969 i EA 1 1
j ' 69 69 EA EA EA EA i
1 y lj
o
CD
i t m I c) T
1 1 N - co (a 0 '..1
1 v
0 A A 0) 0) 0) fD 7-
1 W o:)1 cn - D) 00 o pl. w (0 m
V'1(O AjWIV [D V a ' CO N
O1 V. W Ai W O, -3 71 U CU
- N I O V CJ) W O CO co - N R-
( 69 69 69 EA!EA! EA EA 69 49 69 EA EA EA 69 6A 69 EA EA EA 69 co - 0 0
CO m _. o . 0
O , " m A O
-1 --• (0 O N 3
V
A N W o O --- (D 03 W CO W -. O p 7
01 00 01 -. A N CD 0) CT 00 0) CO CO �p W CL)
01 0 0 0 0 0 N N o O 0) O N N (0 cD 0
00 00000010 O O O O (T 1 O
■ 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 o ■ o i 1 ■ t t V
O
EA EA 69 69 69 69 69 -A EA EA b9 69 69 69 69 69 EA EA69 69 EA 69 EA ! 0
_ 0 0 0
1 1 m
co m
0 0 0
0 1 1 O 1 1 1 1 1 I 1
69 69 EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA E4 ! 6969 EA EA E9 1EA
N
0 % 0 71
o 0
0 1 1 c
0
i , .0 1 1 i 1 i i i i ,,, 1 ..1
EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA EA 69 EA 69 EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA 69 69 69 EA EA
1 N
1 0
00 , G)
j l b 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 l, 1 1 1 1 1 1 N
_ - -.
EA in EA EA EA EA EA in EA EA in EA EA EA EA EA 69 EA EA EA EA EA EA 69
1 I I 0 X
11 K3
o .
IV
1 0
W
..
M 69 EA EA EA 69 EA EA EA 69 69 69 69 EA EA EA 69169 69 EA +A EA EA 69 EA 13
ID , 13
C) , o
CCD 1 ' 1 < co
(n - _, Cr N , - - ' W — -o O N .) 4
0 C.) 0) 0 -+ CO 00 W CO W - 1 101 A A 0) CA 0) > 1 D
-
r `
n O CT 0O 0 0l - A A • N CO 0) 01 00 0) 0O CD W 0O Cr Cr
A 0) 0) CO
9— o N O o O O O O U1 - r..) O O C)) O U1 N V CO A W - --.1 - co V N
U) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 01 0 0 0 0 0 0)
-0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 N V CO W CO W 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 i N 0 V N I W 0 03
1 v
co c)
(D J
00 co
Z1 N
X a)
r ea
Cn a)
v - - - - - .
lD 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 CO CO 0 CO CO CO CO 03 03 CO V V V V V V V V V V O 0) 0) 0) 0) Cn la CA N
- p CO (A A W N ■• 0 CO 00 V CO Cn it. CA N - O t0 CO V CO (Ji ? WIN - Co CO 00 V CO N
N 11 Cn C 1
o m D D
o 0 0 j D
R3 D =
0
c0 —
O X� DT. 1 ( m r oo cnr '-0 Z 'V Wn m
3 D co u) - n m = -° ~~ n m I ! a) E to R m
o�
_ _
to')
iv ` .. - > °' 0 1 ( Dm ' D mcoo O
m rn c° m F a 0 w * _ v d o "0 ' i 1 co
3 -1 m -°o ID s " (/) _0 3 s s o XI ' ' m 91 m irl ° 0 ( n co m 1 -1 Z
0< v CD ' a 1 m m cn m I 0 �D! -i j
(D < Cn E O N - to l Z
a o . QD 3 o = m 0_ 10
N a N f Z N O (n
(O a rn
v N 69 A l N
O o p y ° ri
O 73 co CO
7 N o 0 0 CD
cn c g L O 3
m m
CO a O.% 1 =
K co
W
N w
I CD
I $ j
11
EA
o
N
, o
69 69 69 69 EA EA 69 EA 69 69 69 EA EA 69
D " 1
CO < V
N (D 7c-
cn 001 -. (T N 0) coo 1 (0 I O p'r (D COI CD
0 0 W in O O -� O O j C. co ! o 0 O �((0 0 , , I , 0 0 to
6
N c E9 E9 EA 6A EA 69 69 E9 69 EA EA EA EA� EA - co N y
CD co (O � O
O m (» c
■ O 00.0
V -' 0 N ( 3 D
01 ° 0 1 N I o cn i j t O 1 0 c
0 0 0 0 OI 1 o
O O . . . . O . . O O ■ ' -
O
69 E9 EA 49 69 EA 69 j EA 69 EA EA 1 69 ( El I 1 1
0'
-a
al o m 1 m
0 0 o al . co
b 0 0 0 i p
0 0 0 0 ! 1 0
0 cm. . . o, o I
EA EA EA 69 EA EA EA EA 69 EA EA 49 EA to
j 1
N
N 0 O T
01 O j O 0 O
0 0 0 0 6
O
1 _
EA 69 EA EA E9 E9 69 EA EA EA EA VI X EA EA -n I
I N
o O
O G7
la b
0 0
O O 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 N
EA 69 69 69 69 EA 61 EA 69 EA EA EA EA I EA Tf•,
1
I I 1 0
01 0 I X
1 1 1 1 1 0
O o N
0 0 O
r 0 O. . . . . i , . . W�
N 49 EA 69 69 69 E9 4111 E9 1 69 EA 69 49 69 EA
n —1 0
m 1 1 O m
w 01 N 1 0) -1 1 - a
"0 O 0) ..� - ■ A -+ w (T 0)1 - N
a. n Cn Cn -P'!'-'9) O N O O (0 O O ` �0-
0 G) (T O O O O O 0 O O O
0) O (7100041. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 U)
N 0 COI 0 0 0 -+ 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 , 0 I 0
co CO
0
0) 0
X cn
r (0
(n m
NNKINNKIND..11.3h3-1.-1.-1.
0000000000 t0 CD ID VA A. <.f 1.1 -
N 0 t 03 V C7 01 A c.7 N - 0 C003 -
*0 L
-� 0
0 �z z D
N v 1 - I
cm cn m
co > 0 C
0o D -1 W G) c W
za moo z,m .
m m .721 m co v � '-
6:.) r X a a, m 3
K W Z (1)2> _ m m
mv m m `°
c -0 -, ° y
3 0
m m
y » 0) cn
I Cu
1
I
I
EA, to b9 69 EA EA i DM
a "< g
1 = . — o
v to
0 m-
co < V c
m vo( '* CD is m
- co o 0 o io a. oo n
0 000) m y
C71 0 . 000 .
m _cog N
co EA to to to fA to 8 8-00
co
Oo 0
v --G . m c a o
o a, �°
v � ca
w 0 203
0 0 w c ~ CD
N - co co (D O
01 0 O
0 O i . i . -a
0
fA .69 to fA EA EA N
11 at
C°
cc m
c ( n o o
0
0 b 0
0 0 1 I 1
—
fA EA to EA to VI
N
ID 0
co N 0 - n
O o 0
O b C
o O 1 1 I 1
fA 1 f0 4A . W 4A EA
w N
0 0 G C)
.a
0 O O 0
o 0 . . , , N
FA 69 EA di EA d9 -n
w
,-<
I v N O 01 =
o 00 N
O 0 0 0
r 0 00—, W
T.
=.1 f!7 EA EA EA di to
- o
m o
0 m
t 4, .i O m
0 - co O 0 O 0 ) 0 - 4 ( 71 C 3 1 o.
i
m 00000
-0
N p
0o 0
co
co 0
X N
cn
0 <o
00
w It lust Makes Sense!
Ja
A bicycle helmet initiative.
Greater Southlake Women's Society
Ginny Elder
Annual Project Chair
180 Creekway Bend
Southlake, Texas 76092
Fax Number (817)488 -0486
Phone Number (817)488 -0344
November 3, 1998
SUPPORTING S CYCLThTG
Southlake mother ;,�,�d,� ,r �d . ���� ` ,, m v; v
,G�u uh , l 1, t , ,n,
proposes helmet law �r, „tvvo ,q �, 2 Al v , , , ; ' ' ' '' t', "� , ' � " O ; , 4
�U 1��,, �� t �� ,� dM � , � t, { � 2 yyt ,Y ' ` d a` d � i1
for young bicyclists v ,�' � '� I � �,1 �r \ «, ��� ua „�, a '',40,4 P � � � , , \ v h,, , "
' i 1 ; ' 11 ` ' l3•u. P �1\ 4 4� \ Il y VA 4 q` , 4, ,' , a ,, ,:
BY MARISA TAYLOR A 1� , , ' r - yG.i .: ' »' 4 , ` ` 4 , ` .
Star - Telegram Staff Writer 1 @; F !
SOUTIILAKE — Ginny Elder, '' '''
a 41- year -old mother of two, :" , "' ,
always instructs her children to �' ''� ' �
wear helmets before they pedal off " ,
on bicycles from their Timarron M '
home. i ,,, t ^" = ,
Elder now wants all Southlake `~" �-- -: �' w s;�f
children to wear helmets when .,,... "
k. J A H ,
riding a bike through the city's f . i
streets, sidewalks or parks. ''' - I� � 3 . Mk am.
At tonight's City Council meet- Star - Telegram /lrrr =rkv WnsHtncrroN
Ginny Elder is proposing a law requiring Southlake children to wear hel
ing, she will present a proposal
that would require children 17 and mets while riding bicycles. She requires son John, 9, to wear a helmet.
younger to wear a helmet when go before the council Nov. 17 for of cities across Texas to adopt
riding bikes on public property. preliminary approval, also would such a regulation.
The proposed law, expected to • make Southlake one of a handful (More on CYCLING on Page 9B)
C YCLI "This would teach children Ann Athey, an advocac nurse
IN that we want to protect them and y
encourage parents to tell their outreach coordinator at the hos-
From Pa a 1B children that they should wear a pital. An average of 10 children a
g helmet," she said. year died from the injuries, she
Elder said she became intent said.
According to Cook Children's on getting a law passed in South -
Medical Center's latest count, lake when she and several city Martint Councilman and GaryGregg, deputy
nine Texas cities have passed officials were watching a Fourth director of Southlake Department
similar laws, including Bedford, of July parade in Timarron, one of Public Safety, helped write the
Arlington, Fort Worth and Dal - of the city's largest residential city's proposed ordinance, Elder
las. developments.
If the proposed class C misde- "We were shocked to see that said.
If approved, the Greater
meanor is approved, children many of the children were riding
found riding without a helmet bikes without helmets," she said.
could be required to attend a The use of helmets reduces agreed to o naten 1 s hel has
mandatory •bicycle safety class. A the likelihood of head injuries by Southlake Department of Public
child or parents could face up to 85 percent and brain injuries by Safety. The helmets would be
a $50 fine for the first offense 90 percent, advocates said.
and up to $100 for each subse- Between 1990 and 1996, an g iford to buy their owven to residents ow n cannot
a f
quent offense. average of 56 children a year n, Gregg
The proposed law is not meant were admitted to Cook Chil- said. T -shirts also will be donated
to be punitive but is intended to dren's Medical Center in Fort and given to children police offi
give parents and city officials a Worth for bicycle - related cers see wearing helmets.
way to emphasize children's injuries. Three of the children
safety. had been wearing helmets, said
Marisa I'uyloy tst�) r�s5 3siy
ntarisata vlor@slar- telegram. coin
i
Tuesday, No vemh,•. , .
cYD
0
0)
0
a)
a
al
L..
C7
a) b w .0 0 .' 4 4 m>> (u .a: -
c'7' ..-4 ,� 0 0 0 0^ 0 as
7) a) p E m m m
0 - } 4 w VI> 0 ^ d
" W ;n 3 ,.,s�' a E as L
� o p � m � :n
�' 0 m n ° a)
0 o k coo 0
as ..0 6U)"o as a). 4 . 2 4 A . acn c
q 7. 0 •^ o CZ c 0 i 6 6 ' 4• ? 0 •
ro o" '1 ctt ..: A as 0.f
-, y to 0 >, y ^d g 0 .. a) •'" bU as m 6n^d as a) A.
a) 0 a) a) ° an 0 0 o cd o y 0 c°n 0 o 0 ,�, ° y , •
a) ›' �' - 0 a) • 0 p W 0 a) 0 m m C I) A D, o cu
W U ��
Sali -o -o ��� Z b Za)�� CZ�� 0 CS
v w v � , . � G ° o 4 ~ ow: W
, �' ° >, ii a)+I CD o 1. +, a a ) ) o' � 0 E
a a) o 0 a) m 0
: Q c> 0 0 a) c) 0 d y cs G� is o 2 m a ro a a) ) $.
�^! ooao, F+' a) › U a)aaa c�A. °ci�'ti
3 t/j� c� o c)
q as .5 . � as 5 .-4 o o ca C� o S y . o U Cl) v V) '.- W
E
a a) a) O ro t.,;-6'
o y. p s, 4 a • o ' ci s
o p m 00 y cd CD 0 a) t`- 0 ' ca A 0
.. ° dam+' ° N� 0 ,. + W ° o o,O aF F � °
E
c ›' , e) -0 a7 p� c� m >� a U2oA
d 5 'O ro s . p 3 0 ° 0 a)
., s.
a m y s. v �.vv < a) -' a,2 N W t) o
^C o -• A
aA as W a) 4° ° 8 -) i cd u, W o y a) bf, . 0 a) 0 a) W m o
5 -0 W 4 d c0 C1 . i' c I fz. o 0 3 0 m+› 4 m
CO) c1 ) , a) U .. .. ° as tr 'b "b F. ° > O ., ,rj ij! 0 74 C cd V 'C7 +, , � +) i o . ' ` >e d .a m p a) y 3
cti Ec8 C.) c.)
t O b 3 ' ", >, . 2 a o - , ". « o a) v i c+. b .t a LP m to • t o o w. .0 •... a) (� d o 0
y° p , • .. a) a) o ca l o 0 +, o s� .b N t b a a ) ) a) '0 3 a ) a) U 4. 0 0 as 0 a) >,; ' ' m
g U s1 as aq a) a) b ... -.. .-. G 'b o m ¢ ca
OS I. cn g c)
p 0 a v -0 o a , 'C o G ,o � c in ^� o m 'b . s. �, a) •p .� .-.."
milm4 oga) sca)o v) .C 0a)4.+ off� o 'c- '8c2�, e " d5aW8 a°
6, aS s . o W s, m >1 P a) ) 4-, § a) ^ ° • a cD l 4) it 0 .0 U o .N a) lac m
• poi 3 .a ..:1 m > ,$ Z ii a) c ° y .2' 8 i ,b m ac ita 2 0 a) .0 o � 88'
g o m s ; a0m fn •tt8t X3 +,0.- + 4 . o. z$ a) o x eg s' ~ gtF' 2
c . o ofl^ly >,~ > vro y o 0 a). �s.
CO U) m 0 anas C 3 U2 as as 0 a)as v2 3'� -) 4.1 ~ ) +,bc..)0 v
II Just Mikes se]
BACKGROUND
♦ Greater Southlake Women's Society is an organization whose purpose shall be the
performance of charitable, philanthropic, and educational projects to benefit human
welfare through the action of volunteers and to promote good fellowship among its
members. The purpose of this club are within the meaning of S501(c)(3).
Why Soudilake Needs A Bicycle Helmet Ordinance
It Just Makes Sense!
♦ Between 1988 and 1995, 480 Texas cyclists were killed and approximately 22,000
were injured in bicycle /motor vehicle crashes.
♦ Between 1990 and 1996 Cook Children's admitted an average of 56 children per year
for treatment of bicycle injuries. Only 3 of the 56 were wearing a helmet.
♦ A helmet can reduce the risk of head injury by 85 %.
♦ A bicycle helmet ordinance would support parents who want to do the right thing!
♦ Just one year after New Jersey passed a mandatory helmet ordinance, bike - related
fatalities in children under 14 dropped 80 %.
It is hard to argue with numbers such as these. It lust makes sense!
Ulna Makes Sensei
ACTION PLAN
Activity One
Southlake DPS will reward those "caught" wearing their helmet with a Tee -shirt provided
by Greater Southlake Women's Society that says on the front: GSWS says It Just Makes
Sense! On the back it says: I was spotted by Southlake DPS wearing my helmet.
Sponsored by Doug Strickland State Farm and Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad.
ACtmty TWO
Greater Southlake Women's Society will donate one dozen SNELL approved helmets of
various sizes to Southlake DPS for those who cannot afford to purchase one.
X Activity Three
Adopt the bicycle helmet ordinance.
1t lestMakesSoese!
APPENDICES
• Arlington helmet ordinance
♦ Bicycle - Related Fatalities in Texas 1987 -1995 Chart
♦ A simple helmet could have spared Humpty Dumpty a lot of grief brochure
♦ Cook Children's Medical Center / Tarrant County Safe Kids Campaign letter
♦ Review Article
♦ Dear Ann Landers - Ft Worth Star Telegram
• Police sponsor rally for kids to promote bicycle ordinance- Fort Worth Star Telegram
• Testimonials from Medical Doctors who reside in Southlake and practice in
surrounding areas
C
H ,t3
z LO
0)
Iri-
a. CA 0)
1.)
r ..�
• M
0)
• r■l 0)
o
0)
0 be
CV3 � , r
0 5
0
ct
Ct
r■4 c4 M 0) 4
tU °°
P4 a.)
(1,) s.
.,..
Cll
cu
o imillimolliklIk 1- E.
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
gl4 C) CO I` to Ln tt Cr) N r
Tarrant County
'SAFE
„Kips
• •
.wwwww
C ai'rlpaigfl. October 1, 1998
led by Dear Ms Elder ,
Cook Children's
Medical Center
• Good luck with your efforts to ensure the safety of young
801 Seventh Avenue bicyclists of Southlake by establishing a bicycle helmet
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
ordinance.
(817) 885 -4244
(817) 335 -5160 Fax
Between 1988 and 1995, 480 Texas cyclists were killed and
approximately 22,000 were injured in bicycle /motor vehicle
crashes alone. From 1990 to 1996 Cook Children's Medical
Center admitted an average of 56 children a year for
treatment of bicycle injuries, 10 of which died and none
of those were wearing a bicycle helmet. Only three of
the 56 children admitted last year were wearing a helmet. A
helmet would have reduced the risk of head injury by 85
percent. As it was, 50 percent of these kids suffered head
injuries, which are expensive to treat and quite often
devastating. Currently in Texas, only 9.7 percent of bicyclist
wear helmets.
It is very costly to treat a child with a bike - related injury.
These medical costs may sometimes last the child's lifetime.
For example, US statistics show in 1991, bicycle crashes to
children ages 4 to 15 caused 52,000 nonfatal head injuries and
93,000 nonfatal face and scalp injuries. Lifetime medical
payments for these injuries will approach $200 million. Of
those, 2,200 children suffered permanent disabilities that will
affect their ability to work. This does not take into account
the suffering a family faces as a result of a brain injury.
A bicycle helmet ordinance has happened in 9 cities in Texas --
Austin, Arlington, Dallas, Houston, Coppell, Benbrook, Bedford, Fort Worth
and San Antonio. These city ordinances protect an estimated 2 million
bicyclists. That leaves approximately 4 million still at risk of a serious
head or brain injury if they are in a bicycle crash.
In 1995, the U.S. House and Senate voted unanimously to pass the Child
Safety Protection Act and set a universal standard to bike helmets. That
act, which was championed by former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. C. Everett
Koop, provides $9 million to states and non - profit groups to put helmets
in the hands of kids who can't afford them. It also provides dollars to
offset the cost of enforcement and educational programs.
Another compelling reason to enact a bicycle helmet ordinance is that
this would support parents who want to do the right thing. As the former
trauma coordinator and in my current position at Cook Children's Medical
Center, a common question that parents ask me is "How do I get my child
to wear his or her helmet ? ". For parents who have made the decision, it
reinforces the message to their child. And for parents who have not made
the decision to require their child to wear a helmet, an ordinance will
encourage them to act correctly.
We wish you the best of luck in enacting a universal bicycle helmet
ordinance in Southlake. Currently, 25 states now have bicycle ordinances.
Just one year after New Jersey passed a mandatory helmet law, bike -
related fatalities in children under 14 dropped 80 percent, and helmet use
increased from 3 to 68.6 percent. It's hard to argue with numbers
such as these.
Let us know how we can support a bicycle helmet ordinance for the
Southlake community. I can be reached at 817 - 885 -4244.
S' cerely,
Ann Athey, RN, MSN
Coordinator, Tarrant County SAFE KIDS Campaign
*The National SAFE KIDS Campaign is the first and only nationwide
childhood injury prevention program, focusing on unintentional injury to
children from birth to age 14.
At the heart of the national campaign are the local coalitions --
partnerships between various community agencies and individuals
concerned about the health and safety of children.
REVIEW ARTICLE
A review of educational and legislative strategies
to promote bicycle helmets
Philip L Graitcer, Arthur L Kellermann, Tom Christoffel
Bicycling is a universal and popular means of 16% had not got around to wearing one 21%
transportation. Worldwide, there are three felt that helmets were unnecessary; and nearly
times as many bicycles produced each year as 19% did not wear helmets because they did not
automobiles.' In the US, an estimated 67 ride in traffic .
million bicyclists ride a total of 15 billion hours In the past decade there have been a variety
annually 2 About 27.5 million of these bicyclists of educational approaches used to promote the
ride bicycles at least once a week. About 46% of use of bicycle helmets. These programs have
the bicyclists are under 16 years old.' included classroom curricula, programs that
Besides being extremely popular, bicycles subsidize the purchase of helmets, and pro -
are also a substantial source of mortality, mor- grams that provide helmets in a health care
bidity, and disability. In the US, each year, setting. None of these individual educational
there are more than 580 000 hospital strategies has been shown to have any
emergency room visits associated with bicycles. significant impact in increasing helmet use.
When other medically treated injuries are Only helmet promotion programs that are
counted, such as injuries treated in physicians' organized by community wide coalitions and
offices, there may be a total of more than one use a variety of educational and publicity
million medically attended injuries involving strategies have been shown to be effective. The
bicycles each year.` There are about 1000 most successful of these programs — the Seat -
deaths and about 20 000 persons with bicycle tie Children's Bicycle Helmet Campaign
injuries admitted to hospitals.' The annual organized by Harborview Injury Prevention
estimated economic costs in the US is about $8 and Research Center -- used multiple
billion, representing an average expected strategies. These included classroom educa-
injury con of about $120/rider /year. Bicyc- tion, discount purchase programs, bike rodeos,
lists' risk of death, based on distance travelled, distribution of printed material through a vari-
is three times that of motorists, and their risk of ety of venues, and intensive promotional efforts
serious non -fatal injury is nine times that of by sports leaders, bicycle clubs, and the media
motorists (JG Mathieson, seminar on cyclists to increase children's helmet use." Using this
and law compliance, Geelong, Australia, broad based approach, the Harborview prog-
29-30 April 1991; unpublished). ram has been able to increase helmet wearing
_ The most serious bicycle injuries are head rates among children to more than 40% No
injuries .° About 65 000 -100 000 emergency information is available on the direct and -
room visits, 40 % of all hospital admissions, and indirect costs of these promotional efforts.
62 -90% of all bicycle crash fatalities involve The relative difficulty in implementing
head injuries.'' educational programs to promote helmet use,
• * Two case - control studies have demonstrated their potentially great cost, and their limited
that bicycle helmets are effective in preventing success in greatly increasing helmet use, have
mortality and morbidity from bicycle crash led to the introduction of mandatory helmet
related head injuries. Thompson and his col- wearing laws as a principle strategy of many
leagues estimated that bicyclists not wearing governmental jurisdictions. In this paper, we
helmets had a 6.67 increased relative risk of will examine the impact of several educational
head injury compared with bicyclists wearing campaigns on helmet use, review the early
helmets.' In Brisbane, Australia, Thomas experience two programs have had with the
Center for Injury showed that the risk of injuries to the upper introduction of helmet laws, and place their
Control, Rollins bead was 2.7 times higher among non- helmet experiences in the context of the overall reduc-
Sdtool ofPUbtic wearers compared with helmet wearers.' tion of bicycle related injuries. We will also
Health University, ISIS In spite of this documented effectiveness, examine what behavioural, biomechanical, and
Clifton Road NE, overall helmet use among bicyclists in the US operational research is needed to support fur -
Atlanta, 30322 was estimated in 1992 to be less than 18 %. ther efforts to reduce bicycle caused head
AL Kellermaan Helmet use varies among age groups; it is injuries.
highest in the 41 -50 age group (about 25%
School of Public 1 eported rate), and lowest in the 11 -14 age
[! ea u t nivversity of group (about 11% reported rate). According Educational strategies
Chicago, Illinois, USA to a survey recently conducted by the US Education is usually the first and most coin-
T Christoffel Consumer Product Safety Commission, over monly used strategy to implement an active
CorresponduKC reprint half of the bicyclists who do not wear helmets intervention. The basic concept is that educa-
requests m: Dr Gnawer. stated that they never thought about it; almost tion can provide the information and training
123
that will bring about a fundamental change in helmets.'• Because there was no community,
an individual's behavior. Although health control group, it is not possible to determine if
education strategies have been successfully and this observed increase in helmet wearing was
rigorously applied to the prevention and con- related to either school's education programs,
trot of chronic disease problems such as In a Canadian study, a comprehensive bicycle
hypertension, coronary heart disease, and helmet awareness program that included class -
diabetes, health education has been directed to room teaching, poster design contests, and
the prevention of injuries to a much lesser schoolwide activities focusing on helmet wear -
degree. Environmental design, regulations, ing, showed no impact on the observed rate of
and legislation have been used more frequently helmet wearing among the children riding their
to reduce the incidence of injury morbidity and bicycles to school."A subsidy offered to reduce
mortality." The effectiveness of educational the
Phase price of helmets for children at a
strategies depend on the
degree to which fac- third school did increase the number of helmets
tors associated with helmet use and non -use are owned and somewhat increased their use,
applied, and to the adherence ofthese strategies leading the authors to suggest that an educa-
to health education principles involving pro - clonal program and a subsidy program can
gram design, implementation, and evaluation. increase helmet use.
For bicycle helmets, education usually focuses
• on informing the user about helmet protection
and encouraging him/her to use it whenever
riding a bicycle. Anecdotally, there have been Physician's offices
many attempts by public health, traffic safety, Physician's offices — especially pediatric prac-
and community groups to increase the use of flees — are often chosen as a locus for educa-
bicycle helmets. Unfortunately, reports of tional strategies. Physicians and their staffhave
these programs and their successes and failures frequent access to their patients, and because
are found infrequently in the literature. Those they are viewed by their patients as authority
reports that are published often have inherent figures, their recommendations are often
design deficiencies such as inadequate sample priority. given
size, inappropriate use of, or failure to select, Parents of children receiving routine
comparison groups, and they use indirect ambulatory treatment in a pediatrician's or
measures for head injury reduction (self family practitioner's office were randomly
reports) or helmet use (self reporting or paten- selected and given counselling by the physician
tat reporting) that make comparison with other on the need for their children to wear bicycle
studies difficult. We will report on those educa- helmets. Follow up surveys of subsequent
tional campaigns that have minimized these helmet purchases indicated that there was little
deficiencies. difference
purchase rate between those
parents who did and did not receive counsell-
School programs
ing." In a similar study, parents of children
Presenting to an emergency room with a bicycle
School based educational programs provide injury were randomly selected and given
ready access to likely bicyclists -- children— physician counselling and printed information
and also offer additional advantages over other on the need to purchase and wear a bicycle
strategies because they allow educational mcs- helmet; as before there was little difference
sages to be targeted to different age groups, between those parents who received counsell-
have a captive audience ready to learn, and ing and those who did not." The authors stated
provide professional educators to convey the that they were surprised that physician
injury prevention message. counselling made no additional impact on the
In Augusta, Georgia, two schools were purchase of helmets. Similar findings were seen
selected for a comparison of the effectiveness of in a study to promote child car seats through
education to promote helmets. In one school, physician counselling with parents." The
intensive educational activities were carried out American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) sup -
with children and their parents including ported a bicycle helmet promotion program
organizing a bicycle safety club, establishing through 25 local AAP chapters. Pediatricians
special bicycle safety programs, and the dis- were provided with informational material for
tribution of a literature packet on bicycle safety children and their parents. In addition, parents
that also included a coupon valid for a $10 were given the opportunity to purchase helmets
discount on the purchase of a helmet. At a at a discounted price through the mail. Over
similar school that did not receive these 100 000 helmets were sold, though no measure
interventions, only the literature packet and the of this program's long term impact on increas-
discount coupon were distributed. Question- ing helmet wearing or reducing injuries has
naires were completed before and after been made."
intervention by parents and children at both
schools. Between the two schools there were no
significant differences in parents' reporting of
helmet use, their children's use or ownership, Subsidy programs
or on the children's own reports of helmet use Some helmet advocates have suggested that
or ownership. Despite the absence of stasis- parents are sometimes unable to afford to
tically demonstrable effects of the intervention, purchase helmets for their children. To over -
there was an increase in both schools in positive come these financial barriers, governments
helmet behavior, such as wearing or owning have participated in programs to provide dis-
uraucer, Kellerman's, Chrirtofjel
counted helmets or to puchase helmets at below pop as a strategy to increase use. Compared
retail cost. In one study in Toronto, children in with educational strategies, mandatory laws for
three schools in low income neighborhoods bicycle helmet use are relatively easy to imple-
were offered helmets for 1110. Observations of meat and helmet wearing is not an unusual
helmet use were made in neighborhoods where hardship on individuals. To date, evaluation of
these schools were located and in three other the effectiveness of enforcement has been
schools in similar neighborhoods in which reported for only two jurisdictions — Victoria,
children did not receive discounted helmets; no Australia, and Howard County, Maryland —
difference in helmet use was observed in either however, Australia, New Zealand, Ontario,
neighborhood. The authors conclude that the Canada, and American states containing 45%
observational data do not support the passed, of the
that helmet subsidies would increase helmet `American Ping, pass have w ad y
use." In contrast, Rivera and his colleagues , or are considering, Passage of laws that
agues require the wearing of helmets. Iii this section,
observed that in the Seattle helmet campaign we will review the experience of Australia and
discount coupons may have been the most Maryland and discuss their implications for the
effective among the many strategies used for future of helmet laws.
helmet promotion.':
VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA
Th Community programs A comparison study of injury patterns among
e most common -- and most successful — bicyclists and motorcyclists during the period
campaigns to promote helmet use incorporate a 1975 to 1980 was conducted, when less than
combination of publicity, educational, and 5% of all Victorian bicyclists wore helmets, but
helmet distribution strategies. In the US, many all motorcyclists had been required to wear
community programs have been modelled after helmets since 1961. Although there were 2-3
campaigns developed by the National SAFE times more motorcyclist injuries than bicyclist
KIDS Campaign or the Harborview Injury injuries overall, twice as many bicyclists as
Prevention and Research Center in Seattle, motorcycle riders sustained head injuries."
Washington. Beginning in 1986, a multifaceted These results stimulated the Victorian Road
campaign was developed involving a coalition Traffic Authority, along with a number of
of health, bicycle, and helmet industry community voluntary and commercial groups,
organizations in Seattle. The major goals of this to organize promotional campaigns to increase
campaign were to convince parents about the bicycle helmet use in the state.
hazards of riding bicycles without helmets, to
lower the price of helmets, and to overcome
children's reluctance to wear helmets." After pre -lato helmet promotion
six years of intensive community activities Beginning in 1980, a bicycle education cur -
focused on children and their parents, the riculum was taught in the schools. In 1982, a
observed helmet use among children in Seattle trial bulk purchase program in the schools
increased from 1 to 40% in 1992.' These permitted parents to purchase helmets at ap-
results were achieved through comprehensive proximately two thirds of retail cost. In 1983,
and intensive community wide efforts that the Education Department instituted a policy
included stories in print and electronic media, that required helmet wearing at all school
public service announcements, press con- cycling activities. In 1984, a major helmet
ferences, posters, brochures, suckers, health promotion campaign was focused on young
fairs, bike rodeos, school and youth programs, boys and girls and on their parents. All
and distribution of discount coupons. During activities took place in the elementary school
1987 and 1988, the impact of the Seattle setting. Market research had shown that boys
program on observed children's helmet use was over 12 years had strong negative reactions
comp
was ared p wed withuPiortland, Oregon, where there against helmets and were extremely sensitive to
community promotion program. peer pressure, while younger boys and girls
Observed helmet use increased from 4.6% to (5 -11 years) were less likely to resist helmet
14-0% in Seattle and from 1.0% to 3.6% in campaigns and their mothers were more likely
Portland. Children were more likely to be to recognize the seriousness of head injuries.
wearing helmets when their adult or child This market research also identified financial
companions were also wearing helmets. The barriers to the purchase of helmets. The 1984
impact of companionship in promoting helmet campaign included a number of new activities
use has also been documented in another including point of sale materials and posters
study." promoting helmets, involvement of bicycling
clubs, dissemination of information to school
principals and school councils, articles on bicy-
Enforcement strategies cl helmet safety in local newspapers,
In light of the limited success of single educa- and information to physicias, dioo and
tional strategies, and the documented effec- television commercials, bulk purchase pro -
tiveness of bicycle helmets, mandatory helmet grams, and a rebate program in which the
laws are being enacted to promote bicycle Victorian Government offered $10 for all pur-
helmet use. Since 1990, when Victoria, Aust- chases of Australian made, approved helmets
rahia introduced what is believed to be the first during a certain time period."
law requiring wearing of helmets for all bicyc- Helmet use steadily increased during these
lists, enforcement has become increasingly promotion campaigns as seen in figure 1. In
1t7
100
so
g -3
._'c 14o
60 12. ` 8 i
40 ammigiiimigui
o 0
20 0 E 10
�
0 ;11111111 1
1883 1885 1987 1989 1991 1
Figure 1 Futnwatsd helmet wearing rates in Victoria, Figure 2 Head injuries its
1983 -92 (arrow indicates introduction of law to enforce Melbourne, 1981 -92. bicyclists in metropolitan
helmet wearing on 1,J'uty 1990).
1985, as helmet use rates rose, the Minister for recent law reducing the age at which motor
Transport felt because there was an established vehicle
base of helmet w operators' permits are issued are also
climate was such that it w uld Victoria, the po al
pulsory plausible explanations for this decrease.
to make bicycle helmets compulsory. After fter 1 10 Q
years of promotion activities, a state wide law HOWARD COUNTY, MARYLAND
requiring the wearing of bicycle helmets for all On 1 October 1990, the first US law mandating
bicyclists became effective on 1 July 1990. the wearing of helmets for all children younger
than the age of 16 was passed in Howard
Post -laao a rates County, Maryland. Although the law was
preceded by the organization of school and
In March 1991, approximately nine months community bicycle safety programs that
after itaplem puation of the law, the average use recommended the use of helmets, actual
rate for Victoria bicyclists was 75.2° A s sage of the law was
/o • Pedal precipitated by the deaths of
survey, conducted in May 1992, indicated that tw ° children within a nine month period as a
this rate increased further to 83 %.' result of bicycle related injuries.
Based on observation, the helmet use among
children in Howard County increased from 4%
Injuries to 47% after the implementation of the law.
The number of bicyclists killed or admitted to Compared with two nearby counties where
hospital with head injuries in Victoria fell there were f helm laws is place, helmet use
increased f
during the period of the bicycle helmet educe- rom 8% to 19% in one and
decreased fro
Lion campaign held between July 1981 and June m 19% to 4 % in the other over the
1990. In the year after the passage of the same time period."
mandatory helmet law, the number of head The impact of education and the Howard
injuries decreased by 48% (1990/1). An addi-
c ounty law was evaluated in comparison with
clonal decline to 70% of the pre-law levels was two nearby counties, one of which had a bicycle
noted in 1991/2. Bicyclist head injuries based education program that included helmet pro -
on pre -law data indicate that in 1992 the motion activities (Montgomery County), the
proportion of cases with head injury was other (Baltimore County) did not have any
substantial legislative or promotional activities.
significantly less than projected, based on
trends derived from events that occurred - Three months before the implementation of
before 1990 (figure 2)." the helmet Ian, children in Howard County
reported in a postcard survey that they wore
helmets `always' or `usually' nearly 11.4% of
Bicycle use the time they rode bicycles. Eight months after
Critics of mandatory helmet legislation ex- passage of the helmet law, 37.5% of them
pressed concern that laws could negatively rCeopo�ty, self reported usage increased from
rted they wore lulmea_27 In Baltimore
affect bicycle use for a variety of reasons; cost of 6.7% to 11.1%. In Montgomery County,
helmets, inconvenience, or social unaccep- helmet usage rose from 8.4% to 12.6% during
tability among certain peer groups. After pas - the same period. In spite of the bicycle educa-
sage of the Victoria law, there was a reduction tional program in Mont m
in bicycle cle usage in 12 -17 year old children of helmet use was significantly g° County,
42% in I991 and 45% in 1992, relative to data Howard County, less sign it was in
collected in 1990. Among children 5 -11 years, different than that of Baltimore o County, i where
e
bicycle use decreased: 3% in 1991, and 11% in no educational activities took place. In com
1992, compared with 1990. Adult bicycle use parison, education activities combined with the
was not surveyed in 1990, but comparable data helmet law substantially increased the rate of
from a survey conducted during November helmet wearing."
1987 to January 1988, indicated an increase in
adult bicycling activity of 86% in 1991, and an
increase of 100% in 1992." This decline in Extent of legislation
bicycle usage in children and adolescents may As of May 1994, bicycle helmet wearing has
be due to their resistance of wearing helmets, been made mandatory in all states and ter -
although a state wide economic recession and a ritorics in Australia, in New Zealand, in nine
vrattcer, Kellermarnt, Ghruteffsl
states in the US, and in at least 17 local US AA.P decided to promote a legislative, rather
communities. In October 1995, helmet use will than educational approach to car seats,
become mandatory in Ontario, Canada. In the primarily because of the relative lack of success
US, helmet legislation has been proposed but of educational efforts to promote seat belt use
not yet implemented in another 12 states for adults, the proved effectiveness of CRDs,
(table). and the great cost of hospitalization and
The success of mandatory laws are mitigated rehabilitation for children injured in car
by three characteristics: exemptions, ability to crashes. CRD usage increased from 8% to
enforce, and ability to convict." Only in Aust- 30% in 1983. Child deaths in motor vehicle
ralia, New Zealand, and Ontario do helmet crashes declined by 50% during this same
wearing laws apply to all age groups. In other period. The decrease in child fatalities was
jurisdictions, these laws apply only to children. inversely related to the number of citations
Perhaps because of this, legislators have been issued by the police for non -use of CRDs .
reluctant to apply serious penalties for in- Similarly, observations throughout the US
fringement or provide support for their Maple- have shown that without a mandatory wearing
mentation or enforcement. Most infractions are law, 40% to 60% of motorcyclists wear
peed by either a warning for first time helmets. When a motorcycle helmet law is
offenders, or by a fine of g25— I00, often waived implemented, helmet use rises to 100 %, when
after proof of purchase of a bicycle helmet. All it is repealed, helmet use falls to pre -law levels.
laws specify that the bicycle helmet must The recent passage of the motorcycle helmet
conform to one or more nationally or interns- use law in California, led to a usage rate of 99 %.
tionaily recognized safety standards. Some With adequate enforcement, it is believed that a
laws also regulate bicycle passengers, requiring usage rate of 100% can be achieved.'r
that they wear helmets, sit in child passenger
seats, and be at a minimum stage of develop - Assumptions underlying public health
meat. and safety laws
Despite the difficulties of achieving com-
pliance, the history of public health does offer
Parallels with child restraint device and many eaamplcs of the effectiveness of legal
motorcycle helmet use requirements in modifying risky behaviors.
The implementation of education and legis- For example, polio and othcr childhood
lative approaches to promote bicycle helmets diseases have come to be recognized as dangers
have many parallels with efforts to promote the requiring active social intervention, including
use of child restraint devices (CRDs). During laws that compel immunization. The desire to
the 1960s and 1970s, these devices were reduce dental caries has led state and local
identified as being extremely effective in governments to mandate by law that municipal
p injury and deaths to children and water supplies be fluoridated.
toddler passengers in motor vehicle crashes. A US courts have been consistent in affording
number of different educational campaigns and state and local governments broad authority to
CRD loaner programs were established to enact these types of public health and safety
promote the use of car seats. These programs laws, even when the laws significantly limit
had limited effectiveness. Parents stated that individual behavior."" From early fire safety
their reasons for not using the car seats laws and worker protection laws to more recent
included inconvenience, perceived cost, and laws such as those requiring window guards in
belief that their children would resist riding in high rise residences and seat belt use by
the seats. Knowledge was not a major factor in motorists, US courts have adhered to a set of
determining car seat use (although there were legal doctrines that give primary weight to the
some myths such as holding a child in a obligation and authority of government to
passenger's arms was safer). Usage of CRDs protect its citizens from harm. In each instance
was positively associated with parent's income, the Legislative assumption has been that volun-
education, and occupation, an association seen Lary programs will not provide adequate pro-
in other positive health behaviors." tection to the public. Only by using the
Led by efforts of the Tennessee Chapter of authority of government will significant imp..
the AAP, in 1978 Tennessee passed the first rovements in public health and safety occur.
state legislation requiring children to be Bicycle helmet use laws provide an instruc-
restrained in a car seat. The local chapter of the rive example of how and why laws can influence
behavior. It is generally understood that laws
Bicycle �elmerlgislatiae (October 1994) serve their social control function through a
variety of mechanisms. These include deter -
ion adopesd Lersionon p.adiow rence, citizenship, communication, and moral
Australis (all states and territories) Alabama influence.
New Zealand Arizona Evaluation studies of the effectiveness of the
California Canada (effective 1995) Delaware
District of Columbia legal deterrence mechanism have been limited
Connecticut Hawaii in number and the results are often inconc-
Massacbuseus Maryland lusive. For instance, there is no conclusive
New Jersey
New York information on the deterrent effects of the
Oregon Vermont death penalty. Regardless of rather weak
Pennsylvania West v ims research conclusions, we assume that the
Tennessee effectiveness of laws which require or prohibit
sa.enteett local US jurisdict;ons certain behaviors is due in part to the fear of
enforcement. Because of this fear of enforce- creasing compliance with children's h
mint, people tailor their behavior in certain laws -- use the elmec
desired ways in order to avoid legal copse- parents as an ally m
ment.
quences. There are, however, other reasons Waller has
that people sway be expected to obey the law. that suggested several criteria that can
One is a simple citizenship obligation which help t lee injury prevention laws more or has
makes most people view the fact that `it's the likely cr be effecti in changing behaviorer
h the law's
law' as a reason to comply wit These criteria can apply to helmet haws. Waller
law as a r e , eves if it is u itke! emphuizes the importance of
violation will be discovered and y that a enforcement with public law Pied. `each reinforces the other''Bducational cam-
More generally, 'it's the law' serves to influence paigns to promote bicycle helmet use have been
behavior by communicating social expectations an important adjunct to helmet use laws
in a clear manner. Laws also provide a model of wherever they have been
moral authority that can affect general attitudes donsll ehavior must be
and influence behaviors even y� the desired targeted behavior must be
y beyond the a primary and modifiable cause of injury,
specific
requirements of particular laws."" subject to deliberation; and be specific,
Compliance with bicycle helmet use laws is understandable, and achievable. Also p
due to a complex set of factors that influences must be
behavior. M we have stated, it is unlike! Y that ding an m! FPO1r ve a nd klaw's purpose. rpos roger cy -
fear regarding enforcement �' prevention law's purpose. Bicy-
fe r r laws will result in cons of cle helmet use laws meet these criteria, but the
helmet l have extremely sult in compliance. The laws can only be one part of a multifaceted
and e laws
thin writing have not been penalties effort to encourage helmet use. An approach
enforced. Bicycle helmet use laws do convey a alone will not succeed. enforcement Penalties
clear message: society views the wearing of
helmets as important, important enough to Objections to helmet laws
c
they will be worn. codify the expectation that Although helmet laws can play an important
There is an im el b part m reducing death, disability, suffering,
helmet laws and the between and costs, bicycle helmet laws are not without
experience with their critics. There are three objections com-
mendatory child restraint laws. Those laws also mealy directed against helmet laws.
presented problems in enforcement and con- First, even though legally sound and
hav minimal penalty provisions. Yet they effective, enactment of injury prevention laws
helped change societal norms regarding may offend important philosophical, political,
the importance of child restraint use. A similar or economic values. For example, it may be
change in societal norms could result from argued that an injury prevention law itn-
widespread enactment of bicycle helmet use properly intrudes into areas of individual
laws. autonomy or that the monet
Another hoped for effect of such laws is that with a outweigh any easonably
y
they will counterbalance negative peer pres- expected benefits. Second, it may may be argued
sures. As Robertson has noted: 'Although as that a law will not work, that it will not achieve
yet unsubstantiated by research, it is con- its intended purpose and be more effective than
ceivable that the presence of a law proscribing a Less intrusive alternative. Third, it may be
or requiring certain behaviors is helpful to argued that a particular injury prevention law is
persons who would otherwise bend to peer legally invalid; it violates a specific constitu-
pressure .
Robertson has also suggested tionaily protected right or suffers from some
ggested several factors other legal deficiency.
that help to enhance compliance with injury In spite of the persuasiveness of each of these
prevention laws. Factors, such as severe penal- arguments, available 1
ties, are not appropriate with bicycle helmet research port to justify the �' ice up- and
laws, particularly when children are involved. the he provide considerable implementation of helmet
Other factors, such as t
tions from compliance permitting ttth few
have not laws ��
been abided by when US helmet use laws have Future challenges
been written but are potentially relevant. The case - control studies conducted in Bris-
Several factors, including ease of observing bane and in Seattle have demonstrated that
regulated behavior and ease, comfort, con- helmets are effective in preventing head injury.
venience of the people to comply are of uncer- Published reports
rain importance in enhancing compliance with indicate thaalthough effe the last decade
bicycle helmet laws. Observation of helmet use awareness about the need fo v helm� s single
is not easy if it requires assessing a bicyclist's method educational strategies seem to do little
age. Concerns regarding the perceived discom- to increase helmet wearing to levels where e
fort, inconvenience, and pleasure limiting had injuries that occur a result of b cycle
aspects of helmets are often major arguments crashes can be significantly reduced. After a
used to oppose the passage of helmet laws. five year campaign in Seattle, this multifaceted,
Perhaps the most relevant and supportive of community wide effort was able to increase
Robertson's compliance enhancing factors is helmet use among school aged children to only
that 'enforcement can be augmented by per- about 40 %. The health impact of educational
sons other than police', in most cases that being strat
parents. Herein ties a viable strategy �es will be limited at best, until peer
egy for in- groups -- especially 12 -16 year olds — can
positively accept the wearing of helmets. This rnunities and in schools.'° These data, however, .
may occur in time. Based on the limited data we are preliminary, based on estimated costs for
have from Australia and Maryland, legal program implementation and incomplete
strategies to require helmet wearing when estimates of the costs for the treatment of head
coupled with intensive community wide educe- injuries.
tional efforts seem to be extremely effective Critics have questioned the philosophical
methods to increase helmet use and su and political values of helmet use laws.
qumtly reduce head injury. Generally these criticisms have focused on
The choice of an enforcement strategy to three areas: legal, including those relating to
promote helmets presents several difficulties. individual freedoms; epidemiological; and
First, comprehensive helmet laws are difficult practical. Callahan has questioned how far we
to enact; most apply to only the youngest (and should depend on laws to help achieve health
non -voting) part of the bicycle riding popula- goals." He is concerned that legislating health
tion. Second, enforcement of bicycle laws is behavior may result in a kind of health
ohm hampered _ by numerous exclusions, authoritarianism, `smothering the
good of
limited enforcement possibilities, and weak liberty with the good of health'. His feeling is
penalties for non- compliance. Initial ex- that only if there are no other means to achieve
periences in Australia and Maryland indicate health and safety, should laws be passed, and
that community wide multistrategy education these laws must be enforceable. In spite of his
programs can change community and individ- criticisms, laws to protect society, such as those
ual behavior and can be used to help reduce the relating to child labor, seat belts and motor-
financial barriers to helmet purchase. These cycle helmets, have always been found valid
oommumty efforts are needed to expand the from a legal standpoint. Nor are they widely
effect of helmet laws. seen as intrusive on individuals rights and
A legislative strategy for helmet promotion liberties. We believe that bicycle helmet laws
presents a number of challenges. There are a will be seen similarly.
number of research questions that need to be Others oppose bicycle helmets for epidemio-
answered: logical reasons, arguing that the real cause of
• Are helmet laws more effective in bicycle injuries is the automobile." McCarthy
encouraging wearing among certain age argues that efforts would be more fair if
groups? Do laws that address children's directed at motorists, who ultimately are res-
helmet use also change helmet wearing ponsible for these fatalities." The practicality
behavior in adults? What is the role of - of these suggestions has not been addressed.
parents and companions in increasing We have reservations about the long term
helmet use? impact that helmet laws that apply only to
• What contribution does community children will have on helmet wearing behavior.
education make to wearing rate in com- There is no epidemiologic justification for
munities with and without helmet iegisla- these laws to apply only to children, as head
Lion? injuries occur at similar rates among adult and
• What part does enforcement of helmet child riders. Instead, helmet laws for children
laws play in increasing use? Is a monetary have been promoted as an expedient way to
penalty necessary to increase use? How promote use and get the `camel's nose under the
effective are warnings? What is the effect tent'. Will children, forced to wear helmets
of waiving the penalty if a helmet is because of laws, view the not wearing of
purchased before a court appearance? helmets as an adult privilege? From a practical
• Are increased wearing rates sustained standpoint, parents and children often see the
over time? Do education programs con- purchase and wearing of helmets as incon-
tinue to be necessary even after the com- venient and expensive — objections similar to
munity wearing level has been increased? those raised by parents whose children were
• What impact do helmet use laws have on not in car seats during the 1970s and 1980s.
bicycling? Is there an average increase or Lastly, as the number of bicyclists who are
decrease of bicycling in certain age wearing helmets increases, there will un-
groups? If ridership is negatively affected, doubtedly be an increase in the number of head
what is the reason? injuries that occur in bicyclists wearing
• Does helmet use effect behavior of motor helmets. Will there be political backlash to this?
vehicle operators? Will helmets be judged by the public as
• Methodological issues such as the scan- ineffective? Will bicycle helmet laws be
dard ways to observe helmet use, uniform repealed as motorcycle laws were in the US
clinical and epidemiological definitions of during the 1970s? Are we prepared to defend
head injuries, and precise specification of the usefulness of helmets in preventing and in
age, income, and gender target groups are reducing head injury?
needed to permit comparison of various There is good evidence that helmet laws
strategies and thereby evaluate their increase helmet use in children. Laws are an
imps. efficient and seemingly socially acceptable
Cost effectiveness analyses must be con- means of rapidly increasing helmet use in
ducted to determine the most efficient ways to young children, especially when combined
promote use. Results from a recent study with community education efforts that promote
indicate that a legislative program may be the helmet wearing. Preliminary evidence in-
most inexpensive strategy to promote helmets dicates that helmet laws are as effective as seat
compared with educational strategies in com- belt and child restraint laws were in increasing
' their use. Perhaps helmet laws will be the la Miller IR, Plea rB. ChM automobile restraints. evaluation
breakthrough in road user protection in the of health ethleaelcal. P.diauia 1977; 59: 907 -11.
1990a, just as seat belts and car seats were in the 19
Boyle Jr Ali bile seal
last two decades. The potential strategy is campaign. Proceeds:1y of the Second World Conference on
Injury Control. Adana, GA: 20 -23 May 1993.
available substantially to decrease the mor- 20 Part = P, Spence L. Hu X, et al. Evaluation of a subsidy
bidity and mortality due to bicycle injuries. W roars ioae.K helmet me in low-income familie -.
of the need to refine our knowledge of it. � G Ma y 1993.
0r our Injury
21 DiGuiseppl CO, Rine PP, IW epad T. et M. Ekycle helmet
use by d*ildren: sensation of a community-wide he
ampmw+. 'AMA 1989; 2621 2356 -61.
22 Dennenbag
Health by the Kronen PAL , a al. Bicycle
belma 1 Ayres E. Hrealdtts away. World Wad: 1493; 6: 10 -19: Health 12- ctofooahpsaionship. Public 1993; 1081 212-7.
2 Rodgers GB Bieyrlt tut mud hazard pasterns is the Uniud 23 McDermott FT, King 01. Differences in head injuries of
Stases, good opines for .. rsdea:on. Washington, DC cyclist end motorcyclist counties nties in Victoria. Med
United States Consumers Product Safety Conewh don, i dust 1983; lb 30 -2.
3 Bicycle Institute of America book 24 Wood T, Milne P. Head iniuria to pedal cyclists and the
1992 -1993 siring Washington DC: H Institute of of helmet use in Victor* Austrslis ,laid
America, 1993. Aura! Prep 1988; 201 177 -85.
4 Carom
foe 1993. Canna b 25 Cameron MH, Vulcan AP, Finch CP, et al. Mandatory
from die for emitted a ntrwic��� �. data icyde helmet use following 1 decade of helmet porno-
lHMWR 19x7• a 2 electronic Amy surveillance systaa. den in Victoria, Australia - in evaluatloo. Aadd Mall
C
5 TinswotdhDK, Palen C, Caaridy S. Bk st
cl -reed Madge 26 Sdisidt PC, l 325-37.
Wilson M 11, diary, hasard and risk patens. Ica Rodgers GE, eel. PC, Wils ,: a cap of Stern MS. Bicycle helmet law for
oar Pe activism in injury coma Merle use mad hstasrd patrons is the United United Stain, and Pediatric; 1992; i !t VAS of -50.
Comma ( . W DC: United 27 Cote TR, Sacks JJ, Lambert-Huber DA, et a4 Bicycle
6 Kr
Stem We D, Conroy Jncideacr, O' 1 993. helmet use smug Maryland d�dz effect of legislation
outcomes of bran Am, Public 28 D"O and educati 6 ° 1992;8 1216 -20.
HosItk 1987; 77: 76-8. lm AI., Gktan AC, Bedew= 1216-20. a 01 Bicycle t
7 Fife D, Daub j, Tana L, n al. Para! '*r to bicyclists; the .act 4w and wis ttkwtai • an o
experience in Dade County, Florida y T rauma 1983; 231 13;8366 - 7 .
httimet use Ara ? PUPublic 745-55. SS. X 1 993; 837 667-
8 Sorb JJ, P, Smith SM, car ai 29 Madan IL Injury control: a primer for physicians. Ann
Botts Med 1990; 19: 72 -7.
had ioiotias from deals in the United Spites from 198 30 Sanders RS, Dan BB. Bless the seats and the children: the
dwough 1988 A 1991; 26613016 -18
9 Tbcsnpsm RS, � PP, Thompson DC. A case- control plan and the legislative P [ tbs>A!I• JAMA
sstma7y oftbe p s of bicyda leery beaten. N 31 Decker MD. 2613-4. Dewey /v
J Mad 1989; 328* 1361 -7. re trains ev R s. a The Therueand
10 Thomas S, Acton C, Nixon J, as al. Effectiveness of bicycle c of 2d and 19 int M e 252: 1 - 257 Tennessee
C, and 11984; th 1 -.
helmets in pt had control sandy. injury in children: cast 32 Kraus aus J Pe, 19 9 P, Peet Williams *m 'AMA 1 c with A. Compliance with the 1992
BMJ 199413081 I73 -6. California motorcycle helmet use law. Aso J' Public Health
11 Baron AB, Ram FP, Rie DD, et al. The Seattle 1995; Lk 96 -9.
1 's3 helmet . Ant f Die Child 1990; 33 C hrismf el T, Teter SP. . the pelb& lad bent in
s
12 Rivers FP, Thompson DC, 9993 New York: University Pros,
Seattle that= Thompson ran R c The
helmet use and besd�e �si�i changes in 34 (dui -toffel T. Health and the lose: a handbook for health
>njuty admissions. Pediatric 1994; professional. New York Free Press, 1982.
93: 567 -9. 35 Rabin RL, Sugarman SD. policy: law, politic, and
13 Erikson MP. Given AC. The application of health educe- =here. New York Oxf U wvaaity Press, 1993.
lion principles to automobile child restraint programs. 36 Robertson LS. henries: causes, ammo' strategies, and public
Health Bdre Q 1983; 10135 -7. policy. Lexington, MA: Ledngton Books, 1983.
14 Pederpst RA, Aahea th CD, DuRaut RH, Linker M. 37 Welkr IA. injury control: a ltddr so des causes and prevention
Correlates of children's bicydehr auseandshort -team of traeomt. Latiogton, MA: Lexington Books, 1985.
354 failure of school keel intervent ions. Pediatrics 1992; 90: 38 Brown R, Haraandreu E, Sac j, et al. Cost effectiveness of
-8. 15 Morris BAP, Trimble NE. Promotion of u to increase the use of bicycle helmets in
bicycle helmet use the United States. Proceedings of the Second World
=mg schoolchildren: a randomized clinical trial. Can J Conference on injury Control. Atlanta, GA: 20 -23 May
Public Health 1991; 82: 92 -4. 1993.
16 Cushman R, Down j, MacMillan N, et al. Helmet promo- 39 Callahan D. Lepalating safety - how far should we go?
Lion in the emergency room following a bicycle injury: a [Editorial]. N Este J Med 1999; 328: 1412.
randomized trial. Pediatrics 1991. 88143 -7. 40 DeMarco T. The use of bicycle helmets should not be
17 Cushman R, James W, Waclawik H. Physicians promoting mendatory. Can Med Assoc J 1993; 149: 342 -4.
bicycle betakes' for children: a randomized trial. An: J 41 McCarthy M. Do cycle helmets prevent serious head injury?
Public Health 1991; 81: 1044 -5. Cycling without helmets. BMJ 1992; 305: 881 -2.
* * * * *
`They [the Safe Kids Campaign] have changed the way we think
about childhood injury. And you know how hard it is to change
the way grown -ups think. They saw kids being killed in car
crashes, and they said they did not have to die that way ... They
saw that these deaths could be prevented, and they got that
message out to America. What an idea, and what a powerful
message' (Mark Rosenberg, Director of the National Center for
Injury Prevention and Control (CDC, Atlanta) in the I994
Annual Report of the National Safe Kids Campaign).
*
Observed without comment: funding levels (in millions USS) for
US public health programs during 1994 ranged from 543.2 for
AIDS; 123 for chronic and environmental disease prevention;
99.8 for sexually transmitted diseases; etc. At the bottom of the
list was injury control, 39.3.
Section E, Page 4 / www.star- telegram.com / Tuesday, October 6, 1998
1
• ANN LANDERS, d
Helmet
laws save �,,
w t
1 young lives- c .. . ° ro g g °� o
i „.,,, co r C C� ° °� rD '" �
Dear Ann Landers: We have S g • °3 F.1 . n
three children. The law our ? y 8 0 c . .,An 8 f0
'< o ' "
state requires childre w �C o y n
ilttdgt; (S to a a o o G w �n o E o �• =
wear bicycle helmets wheil riding E. z
y g, ' ',� a .a0 ( 0' R- ,5rs a E .ii O
a bike. My huabapd has toidour' a < c4 9 a • vy E. �, G -i
children .mo , 2 r'�• -, oo ?: o: a -,
o don t have to o ° 8 w ac o o q � o' - < < I w c r � o !o)
., s wear them. He c. c o o ' :r o 0 o '" ° a. H , s o • tJ is afraid people 11+ o g w o `o o g
;will think they r E i 0 o ° a °
"` are sissies and c m c'- o w �• CACM `D E a
make fun of o a• o ta 9 a K. a
C them. This is ?: " ° 5 ^o d ° �' g l, �
not true. Most ° f, s 2 P ,: c
of the kids' in our neighborhood o Qo o a co o o a ; ;
wear bicycle helmets. r v o cn v sl
I My husband's attitude upsets 8 0 E. $ E � 0 '° `g w 0.g' E $ s l
0 0 0 v. cr r . . 1 `� cro
me. I believe our lawmakers have ° c a ° E . o C- ° 9 c °
good reasons to require that hel- 6 ° CD o d = cD
mets be worn. My husband insists o ° c o 5 c ='d N b __ w
that only one in a million kids ° -» r : IQ v c !✓ c E c �° o F o
' gets hurt riding a bike and that I ('$ '' of r- 0 1 • n r_ < c, S: � ".4
am exaggerating the problem. It co B o a, o . rn co g 5 S,° o n
also bothers me that my husband 0 o• o E ° , a • g =° -
c, CD - 0 ° co iv " 5: — o ` E D
is teaching our kids to ignore the co
laW and make decisions on the R ° P ° 0 F) c — -. " m `< basis of what people might think . m o " E Q 9 co `D E g 0
o 0 0 ° P B "' tp of am upset that he is giving our F, a • B. o w 7 °• R. o °c c o p
children the impression that my t-) ' n ,: g ' - a o. v o. cr CO
rules can be ignored. Please tell '$ o K • o o c ,. o 2 w ` N o �.
me what to do, Ann. I am < ... p . y . $ 9 • q n o $ 0
— In the Middle o f. 2 c w ° n L o o - c rt. e.
In Lynbrook, N.Y. ' - ' `° " ° a " ° `°
Dear Lynbrook: Your hus-
band might be interested in the w, . c ° o =' = ; o r g n
facts. Here they are: According to • o Sr ' n e o 8 o . ,
the National Highway Traffic 5 g 5 .. 0 C7 c 9 y 0...0 ° s . °
Safety Administration, almost ° CD Safety q a ; 5 `D a 4.5 ( °;, o �'
400,000 children under 15 are y fD m ' ' ' b $ o '+ ^ �' 8 g y `'E E ( g , (it) treated in emergency rooms for N
E co �s
bicycle- related injuries each year P ° !r . "
1 in the United States. In 1996, '° 1. ° ° • ° cr 2 " `< o , 5 ■° B y o MI
children under age 15 accounted - o o r � 0 R. ~ - n g. o 6. for almost 30 percent of all bic o P ;' 2,a 6 o a g g g 6 �, O g
cle fatalities. Bicy acci r $ o
are one of the most frequent caus- , Es ' ^ ^ ' 8 $ 9 ° cg ig 'tit
1 es of injury - related death for a g a • o 6 ° �, §. 5 G]. �• • e
young children. o so w y 5' o a g E d'
1 Since the first child- he laws w c n t c g
went into effect the rate of fatalities o CD ° 0.-
e 'ti o i y g e `.. � tit g for children has decreased ever �aa o ,7 9 t o �� q • a o w m
year, proving that helmets DO t
make a difference. Unfortunately,
I not enough states have these laws.
j It is estimated that universal bicy-
cle- helmet use by children under
15 would prevent up to 100,000
injuries yearly.
If your husband cares about
the safety of his children, he will
insist that they wear helmets. Tell
him I said so.
e
W �
O. i
°v a
E :r 111
Coppell
Family
Medical October 30, 1998
Center
Dear Honorable Mayor Rick Stacy and Council
Members:
As a family physician, I encourage and teach all my
patients to take good care of themselves in order to stay
healthy, as well as treat them when they become ill. In
Michael Arthur, M.D. the issue of child safety, bicycle helmets are critical in
protecting a child from head injury. As in all matters of
Diana Coxsey, M.D. health (and life), we must show our children how to be
Steven Gellman, M.D. safe and exactly how to take good care of themselves. A
helmet ordinance tells our children that as a community
Lynn Myers, M.D. we want to ensure safe practices for all children.
Jay Story, M.D.
Tony Swaldi, M.D. Sincerely,
4 //4/1"- ' ' iliC---
Lynn Myers .D.
Resident of Southlake
580 Denton Tap Road
Suite 123
Coppell, TX 75019
9721462.0762 (office)
9721393-2133 (fax)
Jeffrey S. Peebles, M.D.
H.E.B. EMERGICARE
1600 Hospital Parkway
Bedford, Texas 76022
(817)685 -4611
November 02, 1998
Re: Bicycle Helmet Ordinance
Dear Honorable Mayor Rick Stacey and Councilmembers
I have personally treated patients in the Emergency Room with injuries related to
bicycle accidents who would have directly benefited from the use of a helmet. I require
my own two children to wear a helmet when they ride their bicycles. As a triathlete, I
always wear my helmet. I believe a bicycle helmet ordinance would help to protect our
greatest asset - our children!
As an Emergency Physician, I fully support this initiative.
Sincerely /
/
Jeffery Peed! s, M.D.
Resident of Southlake
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
B. Helmet Required
1. It is unlawful for any child to operate or ride upon a bicycle or
any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat or other device attached
to a bicycle unless the child is wearing a helmet.
2. It is unlawful for a parent to suffer, permit or allow a child to
operate or ride upon a bicycle or any side car, trailer, carrier,
seat or other device attached to a bicycle unless the child is
wearing a helmet.
3. In no situation can citations be issued to both a parent and a
child for a single violation of this ordinance arising out of
a single incident.
4. It is a defense to prosecution that the bicycle was not being
operated upon a public way at the time of the alleged offense.
C. Passengers
1. It shall be unlawful to operate a bicycle in the City to carry
more person at one time than the number of person for which
such bicycle was originally designed and equipped.
2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the
person was in a child carrier, side car or trailer specifically
designed and manufactured for the purpose of carrying or
pulling a passenger on, beside or behind a bicycle and that such
carrier, side car or trailer was equipped with a harness to hold
such person securely in the seat and that protection was
provided to keep the feet or hands of such person from hitting
the spokes of the wheel of the bicycle. In no circumstance shall
the operator of a bicycle transport any person under the age of
one year on a bicycle.
D. Sale or Lease of a Bicycle by Dealers
1. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell a bicycle, bicycle side car,
trailer, or child carrier without providing a written statement to the
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
B. Helmet Required
1. It is unlawful for any child to operate or ride upon a bicycle or
any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat or other device attached
to a bicycle unless the child is wearing a helmet.
2. It is unlawful for a parent to suffer, permit or allow a child to
operate or ride upon a bicycle or any side car, trailer, carrier,
seat or other device attached to a bicycle unless the child is
wearing a helmet.
3. In no situation can citations be issued to both a parent and a
child for a single violation of this ordinance arising out of
a single incident.
4. It is a defense to prosecution that the bicycle was not being
operated upon a public way at the time of the alleged offense.
C. Passengers
1. It shall be unlawful to operate a bicycle in the City to carry
more person at one time than the number of person for which
such bicycle was originally designed and equipped.
2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the
person was in a child carrier, side car or trailer specifically
designed and manufactured for the purpose of carrying or
pulling a passenger on, beside or behind a bicycle and that such
carrier, side car or trailer was equipped with a harness to hold
such person securely in the seat and that protection was
provided to keep the feet or hands of such person from hitting
the spokes of the wheel of the bicycle. In no circumstance shall
the operator of a bicycle transport any person under the age of
one year on a bicycle.
D. Sale or Lease of a Bicycle by Dealers
1. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell a bicycle, bicycle side car,
trailer, or child carrier without providing a written statement to the
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
B. Helmet Required
1. It is unlawful for any child to operate or ride upon a bicycle or
any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat or other device attached
to a bicycle unless the child is wearing a helmet.
2. It is unlawful for a parent to suffer, permit or allow a child to
operate or ride upon a bicycle or any side car, trailer, carrier,
seat or other device attached to a bicycle unless the child is
wearing a helmet.
3. In no situation can citations be issued to both a parent and a
child for a single violation of this ordinance arising out of
a single incident.
4. It is a defense to prosecution that the bicycle was not being
operated upon a public way at the time of the alleged offense.
C. Passengers
1. It shall be unlawful to operate a bicycle in the City to carry
more person at one time than the number of person for which
such bicycle was originally designed and equipped.
2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the
person was in a child carrier, side car or trailer specifically
designed and manufactured for the purpose of carrying or
pulling a passenger on, beside or behind a bicycle and that such
carrier, side car or trailer was equipped with a harness to hold
such person securely in the seat and that protection was
provided to keep the feet or hands of such person from hitting
the spokes of the wheel of the bicycle. In no circumstance shall
the operator of a bicycle transport any person under the age of
one year on a bicycle.
D. Sale or Lease of a Bicycle by Dealers
1. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell a bicycle, bicycle side car,
trailer, or child carrier without providing a written statement to the
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
purchaser advising of the terms of this Section. The statement shall
be in a form promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. Upon
request, the Chief of Police shall provide a sample of the required
form to the dealer. However, printing of the distribution copies shall be
at the dealer's expense.
2. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to lease a bicycle to any person
without providing a helmet for the use of each child who will operate
or ride upon the bicycle or determining that each child who will operate
or ride upon the bicycle has a helmet available. The dealer may
impose an additional fee for the use of the helmet if the dealer sells or
leases a helmet to the lessee.
E. Penalty
1. Any person, firm, corporation, agent or employee thereof who
violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not more
than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars
($100.00).
2. a. On conviction of any person for a first offense under this
section the court shall suspend execution of sentence
and shall require the defendant to attend a bicycle safety course
approved by the court. The court may require the parent of any
child convicted under this section to attend the bicycle safety
course with the child.
b. No later than the 90th day after the date of a conviction under
this section, the defendant shall present to the court, in
the manner required by the court, evidence of satisfactory
competition of a bicycle safety course.
c. On receipt of the evidence required under subsection (2) the
court shall discharge the defendant and dismiss the complaint
against the defendant. The defendant would then be released
from all penalties involved with the ordinance except that the
defendant is considered to have been convicted of the offense if
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
the defendant is subsequently convicted of an offense under this
section committed after the dismissal of the first offense.
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
B. Helmet Required
1. It is unlawful for any child to operate or ride upon a bicycle or
any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat or other device attached
to a bicycle unless the child is wearing a helmet.
2. It is unlawful for a parent to suffer, permit or allow a child to
operate or ride upon a bicycle or any side car, trailer, carrier,
seat or other device attached to a bicycle unless the child is
wearing a helmet.
3. In no situation can citations be issued to both a parent and a
child for a single violation of this ordinance arising out of
a single incident.
4. It is a defense to prosecution that the bicycle was not being
operated upon a public way at the time of the alleged offense.
C. Passengers
1. It shall be unlawful to operate a bicycle in the City to carry
more person at one time than the number of person for which
such bicycle was originally designed and equipped.
2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the
person was in a child carrier, side car or trailer specifically
designed and manufactured for the purpose of carrying or
pulling a passenger on, beside or behind a bicycle and that such
carrier, side car or trailer was equipped with a harness to hold
such person securely in the seat and that protection was
provided to keep the feet or hands of such person from hitting
the spokes of the wheel of the bicycle. In no circumstance shall
the operator of a bicycle transport any person under the age of
one year on a bicycle.
D. Sale or Lease of a Bicycle by Dealers
1. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell a bicycle, bicycle side car,
trailer, or child carrier without providing a written statement to the
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
purchaser advising of the terms of this Section. The statement shall
be in a form promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. Upon
request, the Chief of Police shall provide a sample of the required
form to the dealer. However, printing of the distribution copies shall be
at the dealer's expense.
2. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to lease a bicycle to any person
without providing a helmet for the use of each child who will operate
or ride upon the bicycle or determining that each child who will operate
or ride upon the bicycle has a helmet available. The dealer may
impose an additional fee for the use of the helmet if the dealer sells or
leases a helmet to the lessee.
E. Penalty
1. Any person, firm, corporation, agent or employee thereof who
violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not more
than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars
($100.00).
2. a. On conviction of any person for a first offense under this
section the court shall suspend execution of sentence
and shall require the defendant to attend a bicycle safety course
approved by the court. The court may require the parent of any
child convicted under this section to attend the bicycle safety
course with the child.
b. No later than the 90th day after the date of a conviction under
this section, the defendant shall present to the court, in
the manner required by the court, evidence of satisfactory
competition of a bicycle safety course.
c. On receipt of the evidence required under subsection (2) the
court shall discharge the defendant and dismiss the complaint
against the defendant. The defendant would then be released
from all penalties involved with the ordinance except that the
defendant is considered to have been convicted of the offense if
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
the defendant is subsequently convicted of an offense under this
section committed after the dismissal of the first offense.
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
B. Helmet Required
1. It is unlawful for any child to operate or ride upon a bicycle or
any side car, trailer, child carrier, seat or other device attached
to a bicycle unless the child is wearing a helmet.
2. It is unlawful for a parent to suffer, permit or allow a child to
operate or ride upon a bicycle or any side car, trailer, carrier,
seat or other device attached to a bicycle unless the child is
wearing a helmet.
3. In no situation can citations be issued to both a parent and a
child for a single violation of this ordinance arising out of
a single incident.
4. It is a defense to prosecution that the bicycle was not being
operated upon a public way at the time of the alleged offense.
C. Passengers
1. It shall be unlawful to operate a bicycle in the City to carry
more person at one time than the number of person for which
such bicycle was originally designed and equipped.
2. It is a defense to prosecution under this section that the
person was in a child carrier, side car or trailer specifically
designed and manufactured for the purpose of carrying or
pulling a passenger on, beside or behind a bicycle and that such
carrier, side car or trailer was equipped with a harness to hold
such person securely in the seat and that protection was
provided to keep the feet or hands of such person from hitting
the spokes of the wheel of the bicycle. In no circumstance shall
the operator of a bicycle transport any person under the age of
one year on a bicycle.
D. Sale or Lease of a Bicycle by Dealers
1. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to sell a bicycle, bicycle side car,
trailer, or child carrier without providing a written statement to the
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
purchaser advising of the terms of this Section. The statement shall
be in a form promulgated by the Director of Public Safety. Upon
request, the Chief of Police shall provide a sample of the required
form to the dealer. However, printing of the distribution copies shall be
at the dealer's expense.
2. It shall be unlawful for any dealer to lease a bicycle to any person
without providing a helmet for the use of each child who will operate
or ride upon the bicycle or determining that each child who will operate
or ride upon the bicycle has a helmet available. The dealer may
impose an additional fee for the use of the helmet if the dealer sells or
leases a helmet to the lessee.
E. Penalty
1. Any person, firm, corporation, agent or employee thereof who
violates any of the provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a
misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be fined an amount not more
than Fifty Dollars ($50.00) nor more than One Hundred Dollars
($100.00).
2. a. On conviction of any person for a first offense under this
section the court shall suspend execution of sentence
and shall require the defendant to attend a bicycle safety course
approved by the court. The court may require the parent of any
child convicted under this section to attend the bicycle safety
course with the child.
b. No later than the 90th day after the date of a conviction under
this section, the defendant shall present to the court, in
the manner required by the court, evidence of satisfactory
competition of a bicycle safety course.
c. On receipt of the evidence required under subsection (2) the
court shall discharge the defendant and dismiss the complaint
against the defendant. The defendant would then be released
from all penalties involved with the ordinance except that the
defendant is considered to have been convicted of the offense if
PROPOSED BICYCLE HELMET ORDINANCE
RECEIVED FROM ARLINGTON CITY SECRETARY WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2,
1998 9:50 AM
the defendant is subsequently convicted of an offense under this
section committed after the dismissal of the first offense.
11/03/1998 10:45 9722579746 CLINICAL PEDI ASSOC PAGE 02/02
Clinical Pediatric ,.Associates of North. Texas
Elizabeth. S. Dickey, M.D.. Ph.D F..A.A.P.
Nannette Foglia Crow, Ma, F.A.A.P. 4301 N. MacArthur Blvd„ Suite 101
Mary Askatt MD., F�LA p Irving, Texas 75038
Trung D. M. D . F11.A.P.
2011 W, Northwest Hwy., Suite 160
Grapevine, Texas 76051
November 3, 1998 ..-�
iiiyi@NOWE
[RI NOV N
OFFICE OF CITY SECRETARY
Honorable Mayor and Council Members:
Southlake, Texas
I support the mandated use of safety helmets for children and adolescents while they are bicycling or
roller blading.
I have seen the avoidable aftermath of the brain damage caused by closed head injuries when helmets
have not been utilized.
•
Sincerely
Elizabeth S. ' ' key, M.D., Ph. D., F.AA.P
Specia[izing in Infants, Children 6 AdofraCentS
Appointrntnt:972- 252 -9199 Fax. 972 -257 -9746