File #: ORD-23:009    Version: 1 Name: AMEND THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY IN THE CORRECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFICIENCIES IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 2/13/2023 In control: Public Safety Council Committee
On agenda: Final action: 4/4/2023
Title: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY IN THE CORRECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFICIENCIES IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO
Sponsors: Code Enforcement, Finance
Indexes: Code of Ordinances amendment, Other
Related files: ORD-23:017

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AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE JONESBORO CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE ADMINISTRATIVE FEES CHARGED BY THE CITY IN THE CORRECTION OF ENVIRONMENTAL DEFICIENCIES IN THE CITY OF JONESBORO

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WHEREAS, the City previously set administrative fees for services provided by the City of Jonesboro in the correction of environmental deficiencies; and

WHEREAS, the City incurs significant administrative costs in addition to the actual cost of removal and correction activities, and these fees have not been increased in many years; and

WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Jonesboro, Arkansas has determined that fees should be increased.

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

SECTION ONE:  That the following administrative fees are authorized to be assessed by a Code Enforcement Officer on behalf of the City of Jonesboro: Property Mowing- $200; Property Clean-up - minimum of $250 and maximum of $500; Condemnation - $1,000. 

SECTION TWO:  That said administrative fees are in addition to any actual costs incurred in the removal and correction of environmental deficiencies on properties in the City.

SECTION THREE:  That any other ordinance or resolution which conflicts with this ordinance is hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.

PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 4TH DAY OF APRIL 2023.