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July 28, 1994 o P K \ "'- Council Report No. 94-143
AMENDMENT TO THE NUISANCE ABATEMENT CODE SECTION 615
Proposed Action.
staff recommends adoption of the following motion: Move to
approve a first readinq of ordinance #94-741 amendinq the Citv's
Nuisance Abatement Code. addinq the definition of "Graffiti".
This action will adopt for first reading a new ordinance amending
the city's Nuisance Abatement Code, Section 615.01, by adding a
detailed definition of "GRAFFITI".
Overview.
Over the past couple of years the problem of graffiti has been on
the rise in Hopkins. Vandals have painted names, inscriptions and
other markings on numerous private homes and garages, commercial
buildings, public buildings, bridges and sidewalks. This type of
vandalism can be very detrimental to a city or neighborhood, and
effect the city's image.
The longer graffiti is allowed to remain the more it invites
others to do more. Graffiti must therefore be removed as soon as
. possible.
The current city Nuisance Code does not specifically mention
Graffiti as a nuisance but fits the general definition of
nuisance. Inclusion of a definition will make it clear that
graffiti is a nuisance and must be abated.
Primary Issues to consider.
0 Should the city adopt an ordinance requiring owners of a
building to remove graffiti?
YES, Most property owners understand that it is in their
best interest and that of the community to remove or
cover-up graffiti as soon as possible. Yet there are some
who do not see the urgency or the need to remove the
graffiti.
Adoption of this ordinance will provide Inspection
Personnel the tools to insure graffiti is removed, either
. by the property owner or ultimately by the City, thereby
maintaining the city's image as a clean and beautiful
community.
Supportino Information.
0 Ordinance # 94-741
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