SUBJECT:
Title
An Ordinance of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Amending Section 6-11-2 of the Erie Municipal Code, Regarding Abandoned Vehicles
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DEPARTMENT: Police
Department
PRESENTER: Lee Mathis, Chief
POLICY ISSUES:
The policy issue is what is the appropriate amount of time to allow a vehicle to remain unattended on a public right of way before it is considered abandoned. The Town’s Code currently defines an Abandoned Vehicle as one left unattended on a public right of way for 24 hours. The proposed Ordinance changes the time period to 72 hours.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Ordinance
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Many community members park their vehicles legally on the roadway either in front of their residence or in their neighborhood often for periods longer than 24 hours. This amendment to the definition of Abandoned Vehicle will allow for weekend parking and other instances where a community member may need to have their car parked legally on the roadway for more than 24 hours.
BOARD PRIORITY(S) ADDRESSED:
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENT:
1. Ordinance