HomeMy WebLinkAbout4063 Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. Li6(3
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, AMENDING
PMC 9.48 "PARK CODE"REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS.
WHEREAS, in the City's efforts to improve public safety and compliance with park
rules and regulations, and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the Director be given the authority
described below and allowed by state law; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON, DO ORDAIN
AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That Section 9.48.020 entitled "Definitions" of the Pasco Municipal Code,
shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
9.48.020 DEFINITIONS. The terms herein used, unless clearly contrary to or
inconsistent with the context in which used, shall be construed as follows:
A) "Director"means the Administrative and Community Services Director.
B) "Enforcement Officer" shall mean the Director as stated in"A" above.
BC) "Park" means and includes all City parks, public squares, park drives, parkways,
boulevards, athletic facilities, trails and play and recreation grounds under the jurisdiction of the
City.
Section 2. That Section 9.48.040 entitled "Director Responsibility and Authority" of the
Pasco Municipal Code, shall be and hereby is amended and shall read as follows:
9.48.040 DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY. It shall be the
responsibility of the Director of Administrative and Community Services to enforce all
provisions of this chapter. In accordance with RCW 7.80.040 the Director shall be designated
the "enforcement officer" and be authorized to assign additional officers as needed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take full force and effect five (5) days after approval,
passage and publication as required by law.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, this a day of ..JU Yl °L ,
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Matt Watkins
Mayor
ATTEST: '11 APPR S TO FORM:
Da Lai
ebra L. Clark Leland B. Kerr
City Clerk City Attorney