3.40.090 Employment of off-duty police officers for traffic control purposes.
A. Unless otherwise provided for in an approved city issued permit, contractors, utilities and agencies (including city departments) shall use uniformed off-duty police officers, as necessary, at the following locations:
1. Where barricades restrict traffic during peak hours within 300 feet of signalized intersections;
2. Where equipment is intermittently blocking or crossing a traffic lane;
3. Where only one traffic lane is available for two directions of traffic;
4. Where traffic at multiple-lane signalized intersections is restricted to one through traffic lane in any one direction;
5. When signalized intersections are restricted to less than the normal lanes;
6. When a large volume of trucks enter and leave construction site; and
7. Where, in the city’s sole and absolute discretion, such traffic control is necessary for the safety of workers or motorists.
B. The use of city of Maricopa police officers at the above-listed locations within the city is preferred and Maricopa officers shall be given first priority in filling these jobs. Contractors, utilities and agencies should contact the extra duty coordinator at least 24 hours in advance to schedule officers for this purpose.
C. The city shall determine the number of police officers, if any, required by the location and time of day. Exceptions may be made at the sole and absolute discretion of the city. [Ord. 18-09 § 1; Res. 18-24; Ord. 14-04; Code 2004 § 3-99.]