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MEMO TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
FROM: BRUNO RUMBELOW, CITY MANAGER
SCOTT WILLIAMS, DEVELOPMENT SERVICES DIRECTOR
MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 6, 2018
SUBJECT: AM18-01 - CHAPTER 15, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS
PROVISIONS BY THE ADDITION OF SECTION 15-23, CODE
ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO ENFORCE
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends the City Council consider the proposed amendments to Chapter 15,
Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions by the addition of Section 15-23, Code
Enforcement Authority to Enforce, and take any necessary action.
BACKGROUND:
Code Enforcement Officers have historically written citations as a last resort for certain
offenses. Examples of such offenses are flagrant cases of construction without permits,
multiple violations of high weeds and grass,junk vehicles, dangerous buildings, and similar
nuisance offenses. This addition would clarify the Chapters within the Grapevine Code of
Ordinances for which Code Enforcement Officers have the authority to issue citations and,
will assist the overall Code Enforcement and Municipal Court processes for code violations.