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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
bodyWHEREAS, the City previously set administrative fees for services provided by the City of Jonesboro in the correction of environmental deficiencies; andWHEREAS, 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; Condemnation - minimum of $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 SECTION THREE: That any other ordinance or resolution which conflicts with this ordinance is hereby repealed to the extent of said conflict.PASSED AND APPROVED THIS 18TH DAY OF APRIL 2023.