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Council adopts amendment to allow local enforcement for foreign material on roadways; debate over railroad vegetation continues
Summary
Council approved Ordinance 2024-14 allowing the city to cite foreign material placed in the right-of-way, including grass cuttings, but councilors acknowledged federal limits on compelling railroads to clear their rights-of-way and discussed pursuing agreements and congressional assistance.
Franklin City Council voted to adopt Ordinance 2024-14, an amendment aimed at clarifying the city's authority to cite "foreign material" placed in the roadway, such as grass clippings and debris. City staff said local citation authority allows any fines to remain in the city rather than being paid to the state when enforcement is pursued under state…
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