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Belvidere council adopts tougher fireworks fines, approves daycare special use and a package of contracts and grants
Summary
On June 2 the Belvidere City Council adopted ordinance 723H tightening fireworks penalties, granted a special‑use permit for a daycare at 2170 Pearl Street, approved a land‑dedication contract for Lot 3 MH subdivision, and passed several procurement and grant measures including street overlay and sidewalk contracts.
The Belvidere City Council on June 2 adopted multiple ordinances, resolutions and procurement measures, acting on public‑safety, land‑use and infrastructure items during a regularly scheduled meeting.
The council voted unanimously (9–0) to adopt ordinance 723H, an amendment to Belvidere Municipal Code section 74‑221G2 that raises fines for fireworks‑related nuisance violations to a minimum of $750 and a maximum of $5,000 and directs courts to consider the amount and type of fireworks, any injury and prior violations when sentencing.
Council members also approved ordinance 724H, granting a special use to allow a daycare at 2170 Pearl Street within the planned office district. Alderwoman Frank said the applicant…
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