Agenda - Council - 08/14/2007 - Laserfiche WebLink

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Section 5.20 (Enforcement) shall be added to Chapter 5 (Municipal Regulations) as follows: 5 .20 Enforcement Subdivision 1. The Citv Council of the City of Ramsey has determined that the health, safety Good order, 9general welfare and convenience of the public is threatened by certain public nuisances or City Code violations on property within the City limits and finds the need for alternative methods of enforcing City Code While criminal fines and penalties have been the most frequent enforcement mechanism there are certain negative consequences for both the city and the accused. The delay inherent in that system does not ensure prompt resolution Accordingly. the City Council finds that the use of abatement administrative ticketing, and administrative hearings is an addition to an other legal remed that may be pursued. The City has the option to utilize any of the following three procedures to enforce the City Code These procedures may be used separately, or in combination to alleviate the violation. Subdivision 2. Abatement. The r l of the Git f n ,. ,g , and oeiwenienee of the p limits. It is deelar-ed be the k4en&ii of the Getinei! t abate these nuisanees and SFY Application. This Section shall apply to the abatement of all public nuisances and other violations as defined an�er-e within the City Code unless another procedure is specifically provided. — S —= !Zl Hearing Examiner and the Administrative Hearin a. Position Created. The position of Hearing Examiner is hereby created. The City Administrator or his/her designee may, at their discretion and with approval of the City Council, contract with third parties for the furnishing of all services of the Hearing Examiner as contained in this subsection and set the rate of compensation therefore in the City's Rates and Charges. -213-