AN ORDINANCE PROHIBITING THE DISCHARGE OF GRASS AND OTHER DEBRI IN PUBLIC ROADWAYS WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Silver Lake deems it necessary to regulate the blowing of grass and other debris into the street; and
WHEREAS, grass clippings,leaves and foliage deposited into public streets clog the storm sewers, resulting in significant costs to the Town and taxpayers for the maintenance and repairs; and
WHEREAS, grass clippings that are flushed through the municipals system are deposited into waterways and once there contribute nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus to the waterways,and phosphorus is one of the most troublesome pollutants in storm water runoff and is considered the primary cause of water quality problems; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Silver Lake Town Council of Silver Lake, Kosciusko County, Indiana as follows:
SECTION 1.
It is hereby unlawful for any persons owning, renting or hired to work on any property within the Town of Silver Lake to discharge grass, other vegetation or debris into the public streets.
SECTION 2.
All violations are subject to a fine of not less than one dollar ($1.00) or more than fifty dollars ($50.00) for each and every offense.
SECTION 3.
All violation fees collected will be deposited into the sewer operating fund to be used for maintenance and repairs of the storm sewer system.
SECTION 3.
Should any section, clause or phrase of this Ordinance be considered unconstitutional or invalid for any reason it shall not affect the remaining sections, clauses or phrases of said Ordinance.
SECTION 4.
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect on June 16, 2017, after its adoption by the Town Council, its publication as required by law, and filed in the office of the Clerk-Treasurer.
Passed and adopted this 10th day of May, 2017 by the Silver Lake Town Council, Silver Lake, Indiana.
