Title
Amending Chapters 19 and 160 of the Legislative Code pertaining to the power of right of way inspectors to issue citations. (To be withdrawn)
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SECTION 1
WHEREAS, right of way inspectors are essential city staff who make sure that public and private construction and maintenance activities can safely occur in the public right of way throughout the year; and
WHEREAS, as an urban city, on-street parking is a necessity for our residents, businesses, and visitors; and
WHEREAS, to allow city and private entities access to the public right of way for permitted activities, such as construction and street maintenance, which require residents and visitors to temporarily move their cars from certain areas in the street and public right of way; and
WHEREAS, the city has the authority to issue citations based on state statute; and
WHEREAS, Chapters 19 and 160 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code govern the power of inspectors to issue citations; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works Department has found it necessary to update Chapters 19 and 160 to allow Public Works right of way inspectors the authority to enforce Legislative Code in the public right of way; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul does Ordain:
SECTION 2
Chapter 19 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended as follows:
Sec. 19.01. - Power of inspectors to issue citations.
All duly appointed, qualified and acting inspectors of either the departments of the city or the board of water commissioners shall have the same power as possessed by police officers of the city to issue citations in the same manner and with the same force and effect as citations issued by police officers, but such citations shall relate only to violations of the Saint Paul Legislative Code relating to building construction, operation and maintenance; fire and fire prevention; landlord notification of voter registration information; public health and sanitation; water code; an...
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