Number
081369
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
010233
Sponsor
ALD. BOHL AND KOVAC
Title
A substitute ordinance providing charges for violations relating to return of garbage and recycling carts to their original location, mowing of grass, and removal of snow, ice and other debris from sidewalks.
Sections
61-19 rp
79-16-2-a-1-d am
79-47-1-e am
80-17-6 cr
80-90 am
116-8-4 rc
Analysis
This ordinance provides an initial inspection charge and increases other special charges when the owner, occupant or other person in charge of the property fails to comply with code provisions to keep sidewalks clear of snow, to return garbage and recycling carts to original positions after pickup service, and to mow grass or weeds. The intent of the ordinance is to recover actual costs related to processing complaints, inspecting premises and other costs of administration including printing, public education, and accounting.
The ordinance provides an initial charge of $25 if, upon inspection, the inspector determines that the owner or responsible party is in violation.
The ordinance increases the special charge for failure to return a service cart to original storage after notice or order to do so from $20 to $35 for the first violation following written notice or order, and from $35 to $60 for a subsequent violation in a calendar year.
The ordinance provides a special charge of $65 for failure to mow grass or weeds, and a special charge of $100 for each subsequent violation within the calendar year.
The ordinance further increases the special charge for failure to keep sidewalks clear of snow and ice from $25 to $45 for the first violation and each additional violation in a calendar year will be subject to a special charge $90.
The special charges provided in this ordinance are in addition to costs incurred by the city for remediation or abatement, if necessary.
Body
Whereas, Administrative costs related to the enforcement of ordinances intended to protect t...
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