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City of Missoula, Montana Item to be Referred to City Council Committee Committee: Administration and Finance Item: Ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Chapter 1.20 entitled "General Penalty" amending section 1.20.010 entitled "Designated" and section 1.20.020 entitled "Fine payment" to establish a minimum fine of $30.00 for violations of city ordinances unless specifically provided for elsewhere in Missoula Municipal Code. Date: June 11, 2010 Prepared by: Marty Rehbein, City Clerk Initiated by: Brentt Ramharter, Finance Directory Action Required: 6/21/2010: Set a public hearing 7/12/2010: Adopt or deny ordinance Recommended Motion: 6/21/2010 Set a public hearing on July 12, 2010, on an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Chapter 1.20 entitled "General Penalty" amending section 1.20.010 entitled "Designated" and section 1.20.020 entitled "Fine payment" to establish a minimum fine of $30.00 for violations of city ordinances unless specifically provided for elsewhere in Missoula Municipal Code. 7/12/2010 Adopt or deny an ordinance amending Missoula Municipal Code Chapter 1.20 entitled "General Penalty" amending section 1.20.010 entitled "Designated" and section 1.20.020 entitled "Fine payment" to establish a minimum fine of $30.00 for violations of city ordinances unless specifically provided for elsewhere in Missoula Municipal Code. Timeline: Referral to committee: June 14, 2010 Committee discussion: June 16, 2010 Public hearing (if necessary): July 12, 2010 Deadline: n/a Background and Alternatives Explored: This change is proposed to establish a minimum fine for municipal code violations. Traditionally the court has levied a minimum fine of $25, however there was no legislation establishing a minimum fine. This ordinance would establish a minimum fine of $30 unless there is a more specific requirement elsewhere in Missoula Municipal Code. Jim Nugent, City Attorney has also noted the city council may want to consider whether or not to include incarceration as a penalty for municipal infractions. ---PAGE BREAK--- Financial Implications: Minimum fines will increase by Attachments: Draft ordinance