HomeMy WebLinkAboutORD 98-74 - Junked Motor VehiclesORDINANCE • l
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the need for the abatement of junked motor
vehicles in the City of Georgetown; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 8.28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown, also
known as the "Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance", designates the City Building Official as
the individual with full responsibility for administering this chapter;
WHEREAS, since adoption of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance, the functions
of the City Building Official have changed such that the ordinance would now be more
appropriately administered by the Fire Marshal or his designee;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds it necessary to revise Chapter 8.28 to transfer the
responsibility for administration of the Junked Motor Vehicle Ordinance from the City
Building Official to the Fire Marshal or his designee.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the preamble of this ordinance
are hereby found and declared to be true and correct, and are incorporated by references
herein and expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council finds that
this ordinance implements the Urban Design Policy of the Century Plan - Policy Plan
Element, which states: "Georgetown has a positive, identifiable image and an attractive
appearance," and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or
in conflict with other Century Plan policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the
Administrative Chapter of the policy plan.
SECTION 2. Chapter 8.28 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Georgetown is
hereby amended to globally replace the words "City Building Official' or `Building Official"
with "Fire Marshal or his Designee."
Junked Motor Vehicle Ord* ante Revision
Ordinance No. 7
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SECTION 3. All ordinances and resolutions, or parts of ordinances and resolutions,
in conflict with this Ordinance are hereby repealed, and are no longer of any force and
effect.
SECTION 4. If any provision of this ordinance or application thereof to any person
or circumstance, shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions,
or application thereof, of this ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid
provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this ordinance are hereby
declared to be severable.
SECTION 5, The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign this ordinance and the City
Secretary to attest. This ordinance shall become effective and be in full force and effect
ten (10) days after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City
of Georgetown.
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PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the .y day of November, 1998.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the Y✓a - day of December,
1998.
ATTEST: THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
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Sandra Lee, City Secretary Leo Wood, Mayor
Marianne°t_nders Banks
City Attorney
Junked Motor Vehicle Or inance Revision
Ordinance No. I'JV` /
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