AMENDED ORDINANCE CHANGING RATES AND CHARGES FOR MOWING ABANDONED, VACANT, OR UNKEPT PROPERTY
ORDINANCE NUMBER - 2017-08-21
WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Claypool has heretofore established ordinances providing for the mowing of abandoned, vacant, or unkept property as well as penalties for the violation of ordinance relating to same; and,
WHEREAS, the Town Council desires to establish and change the rates and charges to be levied against the property owner and/or other responsible party under the provisions herein.
WHEREAS, prior Ordinance 10-10-01 is vacated effective upon passage of this Ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF CLAYPOOL, INDIANA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: That the rates and charges for the mowing of abandoned, vacant, or unkept property will be, for the first offense, One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) for the first hour, plus One Dollar ($1.00) per minute thereafter. These charges will be assessed against the homeowner and/or other responsible party in addition to any fine and/or other penalty for violation of the applicable ordinances.
Section 2: For any second and/or subsequent offense, the charge shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00).
Section 3: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage by the Town Council and due publication of notice as provided by law.
Passed and adopted by the Town Council of the Town of Claypool this 21st day of August, 2017.
