File #: ORD-11:011    Version: 1 Name: Adopt A Street Program guidelines
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 1/18/2011 In control: Public Works Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 2/15/2011
Title: AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADOPT A STREET PROGRAM AND ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND POLICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN LITTER REMOVAL FROM PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: Engineering
Indexes: Policy - creation/amendment
Attachments: 1. Adopt a Street - Agreement.pdf, 2. Adopt a Street - Guidelines.pdf, 3. Adopt a Street - Policy Statement.pdf, 4. Adopt a Street - Release and Waiver.pdf

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AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ADOPT A STREET PROGRAM AND ADOPTING GUIDELINES AND POLICES FOR PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN LITTER REMOVAL FROM PUBLIC STREETS IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO

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WHEREAS, the City of Jonesboro recognizes the need to keep public streets free from litter and debris;

 

WHEREAS, citizens, business organizations, and citizen groups are encouraged to assist the City of Jonesboro in removing litter and debris from pubic streets;

 

WHEREAS, an Adopt a Street Program would benefit both the City of Jonesboro and the participating volunteers;

 

WHEREAS, the Transportation Management Board recommends to establish an Adopt a Street Program in the City of Jonesboro and adopt the guidelines and polices (attached) for public participation in the program.

 

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS THAT:

 

SECTION 1:  The City of Jonesboro Adopt a Street Program is hereby established and guidelines and policies for the Adopt a Street Program are adopted as attached.

 

SECTION 2:  All ordinances or part of ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed to the extent of the conflict.

 

SECTION 3:  The provisions of this ordinance are hereby declared to be severable.  In the event any portion or portions may be declared unconstitutional does not render the remaining provisions invalid.  Further, all ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.

 

PASSED AND APPROVED this 15th day of February, 2011.