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TOWN
COUNCIL
MEETING
INFORMATION
DATE: June 16, 1998
TOWN
OF
MARANA
AGENDA ITEM:
IX. Consent A. 4
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Michael C. Hein, Town Manager
SUBJECT Ordinance No. 98.14, amending Chapter 10 (Health and Sanitation) ofthe Town Code
to add criminal sanctions to those penalties which already exist for a violation of
Sections 10-2-2 and 10-2-3, which prohibit dumping within the town limits.
DISCUSSION:
Ordinance No. 98.14 makes certain changes to the Town Code concerning dumping
and littering within Town limits. The effect of this Ordinance will be that the
Town will be able to criminally prosecute persons who dump trash or litter either in
public places or on private premises. This Ordinance will permit the placing of
signs within the Town prohibiting such dumping or littering. Such signs would
directly cite the applicable Town Code provision. By adding the potential for
criminal prosecution to the civil sanctions available for littering and dumping, the
Town would have greater discretion as to the punishment sought for violators
depending upon the severity of the dumping or littering. This Ordinance classifies
dumping or littering as a class 2 misdemeanor, the potential penalties for which are
four months injail, $750 fine, and/or two years probation.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staffrecommends that Ordinance 98.14 be adopted.
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move the adoption of Ordinance No. 98.14 amending Chapter 10 (Health and
Sanitation) of the Marana Town Code.