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Rockwall council adopts code changes, sets fines up to $2,000 in consent agenda
Summary
The Rockwall City Council unanimously approved consent agenda items Dec. 15, including an ordinance amending city code sections related to irrigation, building regulations and water rates that establishes a penalty not to exceed $2,000 per offense; Councilmember Thomas was absent.
The Rockwall City Council on Dec. 15 approved its consent agenda, including an ordinance that amends provisions of the city code on irrigation, building regulations, rates and water charges and establishes a penalty of up to $2,000 per offense.
Councilwoman Campbell moved to approve consent agenda items 1 through 6; Councilmember Lewis seconded the motion. Councilwoman Campbell read the ordinance language aloud during the meeting, describing amendments to sections of the City of Rockwall code and noting the ordinance includes a severability clause and an effective date. Mayor Mitch called the vote; the motion passed unanimously among those present. Councilmember Thomas was absent.
Councilmember Lewis asked whether the updated version of item 4 that was distributed that afternoon needed separate handling; Councilwoman Campbell said the changes were minor and the packet language could be approved as presented. The mayor noted there were no planning and zoning cases for December and adjourned the meeting at about 06:14.
The ordinance text read at the meeting references amendments to sections on irrigation and building regulations and adjustments to rates and charges in the utilities chapter; the meeting transcript does not include the ordinance number or the ordinance's precise effective date beyond the statement that an effective date was provided in the text read aloud.
