Title
Approval of Ordinance Amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 10.16.270, Penalties
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Move to approve on second reading the proposed ordinance amending Olympia Municipal Code Section 10.16.270, Penalties
Report
Issue:
Whether to amend Olympia Municipal Code (OMC) 10.16.270, Penalties, to a set penalty of double the ticket amount, with a maximum penalty of $25.
Staff Contact:
Annaliese Harksen, Deputy City Attorney/Police Legal Advisor, 360.753.8338
Presenter(s):
None - Consent Calendar Item.
Background and Analysis:
Background and analysis has not changed from first to second reading.
RCW 46.63.110, Monetary Penalties, sets the penalty amount to be imposed for failure to respond to notice of a parking infraction at any amount, up to a maximum of $25. The current language in OMC 10.16.270 simply doubles the amount of the parking ticket. This amendment to OMC 10.16.270 retains the doubling method but sets the maximum penalty at $25, in keeping with state law.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
N/A
Options:
1. Approve the proposed ordinance amending OMC Section 10.16.270, Penalties, and pass onto second reading.
2. Direct staff to draft an amendment for less than the penalties proposed in the attached to OMC 10.16.270.
3. Do not approve the amendment.
Financial Impact:
Unknown
Attachments:
Ordinance