HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances - MC-07-910 - 03/12/2007 - Chapter 24 grass cutting feesORDINANCE NO. MC-07-910
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 24 ARTICLE II
OF THE CITY OF MCHENRY MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADDRESS CERTAIN FEES IN THE CITY OF MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that it is in the best interest of the
health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of McHenry to increase the fees associated with the
removal of weeds and other noxious growth in the City.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MCHENRY, MCHENRY COUNTY, ILLINOIS, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. That Chapter 24, Article II, Section 24-31 of the Municipal Code shall be amended
to read as follows:
Sec. 24-31, Charge for abatement by City.
A. When the City has removed such weeds or grass or has paid for its removal, the owner of
such lot, place or area shall be charged as follows:
SQUARE FOOTAGE OF LOT, PLACE OR AREA CHARGE
Under 10,000 $70
10,000 to 20,000 $85
Over 20,000 to 1 acre $100
For each additional acre of fraction thereof $100
B. When the City has removed any other such noxious, deleterious or unhealthful growth or
paid for its removal, the owner of such lot, place or area shall be charged for the total cost of such
removal, plus an administrative fee of 15% of the total cost of such removal.
SECTION 2. That all references to `Building Official' found in Chapter 24, Article II of the
Municipal Code shall be amended to read "Community Development Director."
SECTION 3. All Ordinances or parts thereof in conflict with the terms and provisions hereof are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be published in pamphlet form by and under the authority of
the corporate authorities of the City of McHenry, McHenry County, Illinois.
SECTION 5: This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval,
and publication in pamphlet form as provided by law.
PASSED THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH , 2007
AYES: SANTI, GLAB, SCHAEFER, MURGATROYD, WIMMER, CONDON
NAYS: NONE
ABSTAINED: NONE
ABSENT:
PETERSON
NONE
NOT VOTING:
APPROVED THIS 12TH DAY OF MARCH 2O07
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