File #: Ord. 2018-56    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Individual Consideration
File created: 11/19/2018 In control: City Council
On agenda: 12/12/2018 Final action:
Title: Consider approval of Ordinance 2018-56, on the first of two readings, amending Ch. 82, Article 4 of the City of San Marcos City Code by adding a new Division 3 regulating Vehicle Booting Activities On Private Parking Facilities; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; providing for penalties; and providing an effective date.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
AGENDA CAPTION:
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Consider approval of Ordinance 2018-56, on the first of two readings, amending Ch. 82, Article 4 of the City of San Marcos City Code by adding a new Division 3 regulating Vehicle Booting Activities On Private Parking Facilities; providing a savings clause; providing for the repeal of any conflicting provisions; providing for penalties; and providing an effective date.

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Meeting date: December 12, 2018

Department: Police, Chief Chase Stapp

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Fiscal Note:
Prior Council Action: Council received a presentation on this topic during a recent work session and provided direction to bring back an ordinance.

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Background Information:
On Tuesday, September 18, 2018, the City Council received a presentation from Chief of Police Stapp about the potential need for an ordinance to regulate the private use of vehicle immobilization devices within the city limits. Council provided direction to bring back an ordinance to address both fee caps associated with these devices and needed rules and regulations to prevent abuse. This ordinance addresses the concerns shared by Council during that work session.

* This ordinance required vehicle booting companies to register with the city.
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