Fiscal Note
There may be a minimal increase in General Fund revenues derived from the increase in fines.
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Amending Secs. 10.23(2) and 1.08(3)(a) of the Madison General Ordinances to strengthen the City's snow or ice depositing ordinance.
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DRAFTER'S ANALYSIS: This ordinance amends Subsection 10.23(2), the City's snow or ice depositing ordinance, to better define "private property" to include the sidewalk, terrace, and driveway apron. This amendment eliminates a drafting problem that did not make it unlawful to deposit snow from these areas onto the street. This amendment also makes it unlawful to deposit snow or ice onto any non-adjoining properties without that owner's consent. Combined, these changes are designed to reduce the amount of snow or ice that is deposited or crosses the public streets to make snow removal by the City more effective, and street conditions safer. Furthermore, these changes will make enforcement of this ordinance easier, especially in regards to snow being pushed across the streets. In addition, these changes are designed to protect property owners who may have non-adjacent neighbors depositing large amounts of snow or ice onto their terrace, making it more difficult for the property owner to comply with the removal requirements of Section 10.28. Finally, this ordinance also increases the forfeiture range for a violation of this ordinance and adds a new bond amount for third and subsequent violations. It is hoped that by increasing these amounts, violations of this ordinance will no longer be thought of as a cost of doing business and compliance will be greater. *********************************************************************************** ...
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