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Lake City tables resolution to give city manager authority to issue trespass warnings after public concern
Summary
Council delayed action on a resolution that would let the city manager issue trespass warnings on city-owned property after residents raised civil-liberties and misuse concerns; the item was tabled to Dec. 1 for staff to draft tighter language and procedures.
The Lake City Council on Nov. 17 voted to table Resolution 2025-161 — which would delegate to the city manager the authority to issue trespass warnings and orders for city-owned or leased property — after strong public concern about scope and potential misuse.
The measure arose after city police encountered a small group of people repeatedly occupying city property for multiple days. City Attorney Clay Martin said the council, as the property owner, is the ultimate authority and that…
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