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Roanoke City Council approves array of ordinances, grants and designations
Summary
Roanoke City Council on Feb. 18 unanimously approved a package of ordinances and resolutions, including grant acceptances, a change to vehicle-impound rules, updated extraterritorial arrest authority and two housing- and arts-related designations.
Roanoke City Council on Feb. 18 unanimously approved a package of ordinances and resolutions, including grant acceptances, a change to vehicle impound rules, updated extraterritorial arrest authority and two housing- and arts-related designations.
The council convened a 2 p.m. session and adopted the consent agenda as amended to add a request for a closed meeting to consult with legal counsel under Virginia Code section 2.2-337.11. The roll call recorded ayes from Council members Nash, Vollison, Powers, Hagan, Sanchez Jones, Vice Mayor Terry McGuire and Mayor Joe Cobb; the consent agenda passed.
Votes at a glance
- Consent agenda (amended to add closed-meeting consultation with legal counsel pursuant to Va. Code 2.2-337.11): Approved (7-0).
- Ordinance amending city code chapter 20 to authorize removal of hazardous or illegally parked vehicles: Adopted (7-0). The title paragraph listed changes to sections 20-93 and 20-94 to allow impoundment under the sheriff's direction.
- Ordinance accepting and appropriating the FY24 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) reimbursement for the Roanoke City…
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