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WHEREAS, Section 215.031 of the Local Government Code authorizes home rule
municipalities to regulate peddlers and solicitors;
WHEREAS, the City Council revised its regulations related to peddlers and solicitors in
Ordinance 9M8, which was finally adopted on August 13, 1991;
WHEREAS, through the application of this ordinance, it has become apparent that certain
aspects of the public safety have not been fully provided for in this ordinance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to make such revisions as are necessary to protect
the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Georgetown;
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 reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City Council hereby finds that this
ordinance implements Facilities and Services Policy 1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element,
which states: "The City will endeavor to increase the quality of life through the upgrading of
existing facilities and services and the provision of new services to meet the specific needs of
the community", and further finds that the enactment of this ordinance is not inconsistent or in
conflict with any other Century Plan Policies, as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative
Chapter of the Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. Subsection A of Section 6.16.070 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Georgetown is hereby amended to read as follows:
"6.16.070 Permit -- Denial.
A. A copy of the application for permit will be referred to the Chief of
Police who will undertake an investigation of the applicant's record and
background, such as shall be reasonably necessary to protect the public. An
application for permit under this chapter may be denied where:
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1. Required application information is incomplete or incorrect,
2. Applicant is currently wanted on warrant for arrest; or
3. The City Manager determines from an examination of the applicant's record
and background, as provided by the Chief of Police, that the
issuance of a permit under this chapter would not be in the best
interest of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the City.
This determination by the City Manager shall be based on facts
provided to him, including, but not limited to, reports of actual
convictions for criminal offenses against persons or property."
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 in (10)
ten days on and after publication in accordance with the provisions of the Charter of the City of
Georgetown.
PASSED AND APPROVED on First Reading on the 28th day of April, 1992.
PASSED AND APPROVED on Second Reading on the 12th day of May, 1992.
ATTEST:
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
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THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN:
By: Leo Wood
Mayor
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