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Council adopts several ordinances, refers short-term rental rules to Finance; refuse billing change fails
Summary
The council adopted multiple ordinances—including a planning director term change and a towed-vehicle release rule—and recorded several roll-call votes. A proposed change to refuse billing (quarterly $130 bills) failed on a 4–4 tie. The short-term rental ordinance for World Cup events was referred to Finance for a May 4 public hearing and to Planning.
The Brockton City Council completed multiple ordinance actions during its meeting: it adopted changes to the planning and development director’s term, enacted new procedures for release of towed motor vehicles, and approved amendments concerning problem properties and the youth council. At the same time, the council rejected an ordinance to change refuse billing to quarterly $130 payments after a 4–4 tie…
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