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Commission approves multiple ordinances, grants and contracts; votes at a glance
Summary
The commission approved ordinances on door‑to‑door solicitation and heavy truck parking, advanced a first reading on vape/tobacco setbacks near schools, accepted a donated ultralight aircraft and authorized multiple grants, contracts and construction awards.
The Rio Grande City Commission took a series of votes on ordinances, resolutions, grants and contracts at its March 19 regular meeting, approving public‑safety and quality‑of‑life ordinances, grant applications and several contracts and construction awards.
Votes at a glance
- Door‑to‑door solicitation ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-02): Approved in second reading. The ordinance requires permits for commercial door‑to‑door activities to regulate hours and protect resident privacy and safety. The commission approved the ordinance on second reading after staff said the rule targets commercial vendors such as solar‑panel and insurance salespeople; the ordinance exempts fundraisers by children. Vote: carried (voice vote; no roll‑call names recorded).
- Heavy and commercial truck parking ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-03): Approved in second reading. The ordinance restricts parking of vehicles over 10,000 pounds on city streets and public rights-of-way and establishes graduated fines (first offense $100–$200; subsequent penalties increase). Vote: carried (voice vote; no roll‑call names recorded).
- Tobacco/vape retail setback ordinance (Ordinance No. 2025-04): Approved on first reading. The draft…
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