AGENDA MEMO

City Council

September 7, 2010

 

Issue Statement

 

Consideration of an AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3 OF THE DARIEN CITY CODE DEALING WITH PARKING RESTRICTIONS – increase fine for parking in fire lane and spaces designated for disabled parking.

 

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Background/History

 

The City collects fees and fines as part of the General Fund revenue. The Admin/Finance Committee compared our building permit fees and police fines to other communities. The Committee concluded that the only 2 increases they are recommending are for parking in a fire lane and parking in spaces designated for disabled parking. The fire lane fine is recommending to be increased from $25 to $50. The fine for parking in spaces designated for disabled parking is recommended to be increased from $250 to $350. The attached survey information was used to compare Darien to other communities.

 

Staff Recommendation

The Administrative/Finance Committee recommends approval of the ordinance.

 

Alternate Consideration

Approve alternate amounts

 

Decision Mode

This item will be placed on the September 7th, 2010 City Council meeting for formal consideration.