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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
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