HomeMy WebLinkAbout2000-1-6144ORDINANCE NO. 2000-01-6144
AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
REGULATION OF CERTAIN INDIVIDUALS
LOITERING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT
TO HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY
WHEREAS, the City does not presently regulate the presence of
individuals on public property adjacent to Housing Authority property.
WHEREAS, it is the opinion of the Board of Commissioners that it would
promote public safety and be beneficial to the general public that persons barred from
Housing Authority property be prohibited from loitering on public property adjacent to the
Housing Authority property.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City of Paducah, Kentucky:
SECTION 1. LOITERING ON PUBLIC PROPERTY ADJACENT TO
HOUSING AUTHORITY PROPERTY. It shall be unlawful for any person whose
presence is not permitted on the Housing Authority of Paducah sites to loiter or remain on
or about the sidewalks, right -of way, and/or streets adjacent to the sites maintained and
operated by the Housing Authority of Paducah, not having any specific legitimate reason
for being there.
SECTION 2. PENALTY. Whoever violates this provision shall be guilty
of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than
$250.00, or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both, for each offense.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and will
become effective upon summary publication pursuant to KRS Chapter 424.
MAE
ATTEST:
CY CLERK
Introduced by the Board of Commissioners January 4, 2000
Adopted by the Board of Commissioners January 11, 2000
Recorded by Lenita Smith, City Clerk, January 11, 2000
Published by The Paducah Sun January 17, 2000
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