Title
Resolution Authorization Summary Publication of Ordinance No. 10-26 Amending Sections 2:12 and 2:13 of Chapter 26 (Solid Waste Management) of Title II of the Code of the City of Ann Arbor Increasing Fines, Regulating Owner Fine Charge Back to Occupants and Certain Administrative Changes
Memorandum
The attached resolution authorizes the summary publication of Ordinance No. ORD-10-26 which broadens responsibility for ensuring solid waste on a property is properly stored, extends the “look back period” for determining prior offenses to encourage long-term compliance, clarifies who is responsible for compliance expanding the set of persons liable for tickets in an effort to incentivize tenants, occupants and agents to maintain the property, expands notice provisions and increases fines for first and subsequent offenses.
The City Charter contains provisions to allow summary publications of ordinances that are in excess of 500 words in length. The purpose of this resolution is to lessen the City’s cost resulting from the required publication of the revisions to the City Code.
Staff
Prepared by: Mary Joan Fales, Senior Assistant City Attorney
Reviewed by: Stephen K. Postema, City Attorney
Approved by: Roger W. Fraser, City Administrator
Body
Whereas, Section 7.4 of the City Charter authorizes the publication by summary of ordinances over 500 words in length;
RESOLVED, That Ordinance No. 10-26 be published by the following summary:
Ordinance No. ORD 10-26 amends Section 2:12 and 2:13 of Chapter 26 to broaden responsibility for ensuring solid waste on a property is properly stored, extends the “look back period” for determining prior offenses to encourage long-term compliance, clarifies who is responsible for compliance expanding the set of persons liable for tickets in an effort to incentivize tenants, occupants and agents to maintain the property, expands notice provisions and increases fines for first and subsequent offenses.
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