HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 1999-007 RESOLUTION NO. 99-07
��A� A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS REQUESTING SUPPORT OF LOCAL
REPRESENTATIVE TODD SMITH TO INTRODUCE
PROPOSED LEGISLATION OF STATE MANDATED CODE
ENFORCEMENT COMPLIANCE DEADLINES FOR
VIOLATIONS AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, the current time line permitted by State law allows code violators the
opportunity to leave their properties in a non-conformance status for excessive lengths
of time; and
WHEREAS, this creates undue hardships on neighbors and allows the erosion of
city tax base due to the adverse impact these violations have on property values; and
WHEREAS, current time lines are mandated by the state and severely limit local
governments' rights to control code violations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
� � OF GRAPEVINE, TEXAS:
�d$ Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Grapevine does hereby request
local Representative Todd Smith to introduce proposed legislation of State mandated
code enforcement compliance deadlines as follows:
Violation Type Current Comeliance Proposed Compliance
Junk & debris 10 days 7 days
Inoperative motor vehicle 45 days 48 hours public property
15 days private property
Weeds 10 days 7 days
Section 2. That a certified copy of this signed resolution shall be sent by the
City Secretary to local State Representative Todd Smith upon its passage and approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS on this the 19th day of January, 1999.
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APPROVED:
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Ted R. are
Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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Lind Huff
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
�.�. John �. Boyle, Jr. �
City Attorney
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