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An Ordinance Amending Chapter 29 (Administrative Adjudication) to Streamline Parking Citation Adjudication Processes and Enforcement Provisions
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Introduction
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This item requests approval of an ordinance amending Chapter 29 of the Village Code to streamline adjudication procedures, payment plan provisions, and enforcement standards to improve parking citation compliance and collection outcomes.
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Recommended Action
Adopt an ordinance.
Prior Board Action
There is no prior Board action associated with this item.
Background
The Village’s current parking adjudication system relies primarily on citation issuance, penalties, and escalated enforcement actions to address non-compliance. While effective for many users, outstanding citations can remain unresolved over extended periods, resulting in continued non-compliance and increased administrative workload.
The proposed ordinance amendments are intended to clarify and strengthen the adjudication framework by establishing clear and consistent standards for resolving outstanding citation balances. These updates define payment plan expectations, establish what constitutes default, and align adjudication processes with existing enforcement authorities.
The intent of these changes is to streamline the adjudication process. By clearly defining compliance expectations and consequences, accounts are more likely to be resolved prior to reaching enforcement thresholds. This supports improved collection outcomes while maintaining fairness and transparency for residents.
The ordinance does not introduce new enforcement tools, but instead reinforces and aligns existing authorities to ensure they are applied consistently and effectively.
Timing Considerations
There are no timing considerations associated with this item. Implementation will occur following adoption.
Financial Impact
There is no direct budget impact associated with this ordinance.
Operations Impact
There is no operational impact associated with this ordinance. The proposed changes clarify existing processes and align current practices.
DEI Impact
There is no DEI impact associated with this item.
Community Input
There has been no community input given in relation to this item.
Staff Recommendation
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance as proposed to establish a more consistent, efficient, and accountable adjudication framework.
Advantages:
• Improves clarity and consistency in adjudication processes.
• Strengthens compliance through clearly defined expectations.
• Supports improved citation collection outcomes.
• Enhances operational efficiency and alignment across departments.
Disadvantages:
• Focuses on streamlining existing processes rather than introducing new programmatic changes.
Alternatives
Alternative 1:
The Board chooses to maintain the existing ordinance structure.
Advantages:
• No changes to current processes.
• No implementation required.
Disadvantages:
• Ongoing reliance on escalated enforcement actions.
• Limited flexibility in resolving outstanding citation debt.
• Continued unresolved citation balances.
Anticipated Future Actions
There are no anticipated future actions in relation to this item.
Prepared By: Marlin Jackson, Parking and Mobility Services Manager and Gia Willis, Adjudication Administrator
Reviewed By: Craig Failor, Director of Development Services
Approved By: Kevin J. Jackson, Village Manager
Attachment(s):
1. Ordinance