From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances Part I, Chapter 29 - Code Enforcement, Title, Section 29-1 "Authority to enforce," Section 29-4, "Definitions," Section 29-12, "2015 International Property Maintenance Code adopted by reference," et al; providing for a severability clause; providing for a cumulative clause; providing for a savings clause; and providing for an immediate effective date upon passage
Presenter
Steve Dye, Chief of Police
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The City of Grand Prairie is situated within the expanding Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex. This combination of varied; urban, suburban, commercial, and industrial growth necessitates a standardized code compliance system that is not capricious, arbitrary, nor inconsistent in maintaining compliance. The Grand Prairie Police Department, currently responsible for overseeing the City’s code compliance through the Code Enforcement Division, reviewed and revised The City’s Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 29 - Code Enforcement. This review and revision was based on “Best Practices” and brought the ordinance into alignment with industry standards.
The Police Department’s participation in this quality of life issue extends into the enforcement of the various public and private property standards and codes in order to fully ensure that citizens of Grand Prairie continue to enjoy a positive experience within City.
The Public Safety, Health and Environmental Committee reviewed this item on June 6, 2016 and recommended that it be forwarded to the City Council for approval.
Financial Consideration
None
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, AMENDING CHAPTER 29 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; PROVIDING A CUMULATIVE CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE, AND A PENALTY CLAUSE; AND TO BECOME EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE, APPROVAL, AND PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, The City Council is empowered to establish regulations for the protec...
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