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Warwick council advances ordinances on rescue fees, parking, zoning and compensation; multiple items approved
Summary
At Tuesday's session the council approved second passage for a measure combining two boards, passed first‑passage rescue fee increases (non‑resident fees up roughly 15%), advanced parking‑restriction and compensation ordinances, and processed zoning amendments; several votes recorded unanimous support.
The Warwick City Council on Tuesday processed a slate of ordinance and resolution votes across committee and full‑council sessions, approving several items on first or second passage and withdrawing one proposal after new data arrived.
Key outcomes
- PCO 20‑25 (second passage): Council approved second passage to combine the Housing Board of Review and the Building Code Board of Appeals; committee recommended favorable action and the full council recorded a unanimous second‑passage vote.
- PCO 29‑25 (first passage): An ordinance updating the rescue services fee schedule moved forward on first passage. Staff said the city is currently below surrounding communities on reimbursement levels and proposed increases up to about 15% for non‑resident ambulance/rescue charges; residents are not charged. The finance director and chief recommended a moderate increase with periodic reviews.
- PCO 31‑25 (first passage): A parking‑restriction ordinance for Caddy Avenue, Lippitt Avenue and Mill Cove Road moved forward on first passage after the sponsor cited a supporting traffic study and the Riverview neighborhood described the changes as improving safe access to the shoreline.
- PCO 32‑25 (first passage): Council approved first passage of an ordinance amending section 64‑5 to stop payment for a dormant board and to align compensation with actual service; the ordinance as drafted does not add mandatory attendance requirements.
- Zoning items (PCO 28‑25, PCO 30‑25): Two zoning amendments affecting properties including 9 Post Road (Bridge Group LLC) and 85 Tollgate Road received favorable committee recommendations and were approved on second passage.
- PCO 6‑25 (first passage): An ordinance proposing to prohibit through‑trucking on Orchard Avenue was withdrawn after council received a new traffic study.
Voting details and process notes
Roll calls recorded multiple unanimous or near‑unanimous votes (7 yes where recorded) on the items listed above. Committees generally recommended favorable action before full‑council votes; in several cases public comment was minimal or supportive. Several items were held or withdrawn when sponsors or staff asked to delay action to incorporate new studies or provide additional information.
Next steps
Items advanced on first passage (rescue fee schedule, parking and compensation amendments) will return for subsequent readings as required by city ordinance; zoning items already cleared a second passage and will proceed to any administrative steps needed for implementation. The withdrawn trucking ordinance will be removed from the docket unless reintroduced later with revised study data.
