From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending Chapter 17, Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions," Article I, "In General," by adding Section 17-32 "Parking Near Mailboxes During Specific Times"
Presenter
Steve Collins, Code Compliance Divisions Manager
Recommended Action
Approval
Analysis
The Code Compliance Division of the Police Department continues to review and evaluate the various ordinances in the City of Grand Prairie that provide for the safety and increased quality of life for all its citizens.
The Code Compliance Division has learned that several neighborhoods in the City have begun to experience instances where very important items, such as medication, meant for delivery by the United States Post Office have been impeded and met with delays due to vehicles being parked in front of mail boxes. Because the employees of the U. S. Post Office typically attempt to deliver mail between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Saturday, staff seeks to create a 5 foot space between parked vehicles and the mailboxes for these deliveries.
The City Council Development Committee reviewed this item on recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council.
The Public Safety, Health, and Environment Committee reviewed this item on June 1st and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council.
Financial Consideration
None
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, AMENDING CHAPTER 17, “OFFENCES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS” OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, THROUGH THE AMENDMENT OF ARTICLE I, IN GENERAL, SECTION 17-32, RELATIVE TO PARKING NEAR MAILBOXES DURING SPECIFIC TIMES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE, A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, important items, such as necessary medication, are delivered to residents by the United States Post Office;
WHEREAS, vehicles parked in front of mail boxes can impede and delay mail delivery by the United States Post Office; and
WHEREAS, United States Postal Employees typically attempt delivery of mail between the hours of 8am and 5pm Monday through Saturday;
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS:
SECTION 1. That Section 17-31 of Chapter 17, “Offenses and Miscellaneous Provisions,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, is hereby amended by adding the following:
“It is an offense to park within five (5) feet of a mailbox between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm. This law does not apply on Sundays.”
SECTION 2. That a violation of any provision of this Ordinance shall be a misdemeanor punishable in accordance with Section 1-8 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
SECTION 3. That Chapter 17, “Offences and Miscellaneous Provisions,” of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas, as amended, shall be and remain in full force and effect save and except as amended by this Ordinance.
SECTION 4. That the terms and provisions of this Ordinance are severable and are governed by Section 1-4 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grand Prairie, Texas.
SECTION 5. That this Ordinance shall be and become effective immediately upon and after its passage, approval and publication.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 2nd day of June, 2020.