PRESENTER: Presenter
Valeria Acevedo, City Attorney
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SUBJECT: Title
Approval of the second and final reading of an ordinance amending the New Braunfels Code of Ordinances, Chapter 2, Section 2-127, repealing an ordinance establishing a $50.00 reward for tips leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who damage city property.
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DEPARTMENT: City Attorney’s Office
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COUNCIL DISTRICTS IMPACTED: All districts
BACKGROUND INFORMATION:
CITY COUNCIL APPROVED THE FIRST READING OF THIS ORDINANCE ON JULY 22, 2024.
This ordinance is part of an effort by staff to update outdated ordinances. With the creation of the Comal County Crime Stoppers Program in 1986, this ordinance is not effective or necessary. This tip ordinance was first adopted about 95 years ago, on March 11, 1929, with the goal of encouraging tips that would lead to the arrest of those responsible for vandalism of city property.
ISSUE:
This ordinance is no longer used by the City and should be repealed. The Police Department participates in the Comal County Crime Stoppers Program as needed.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
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RECOMMENDATION:
Staff, including the Police Chief, recommend approval of this ordinance.