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Council adopts ordinance updating fines and penalties; members queried electric‑vehicle fine levels
Summary
The council approved an ordinance amending chapters 38 and 70 of the municipal code to adjust fines and penalties. A member asked whether the $1,000 minimum fine for some off‑road electric vehicles was being reduced; staff said no such change had been proposed.
The Lockport City Council voted to adopt an ordinance amending chapters 38 and 70 of the municipal code to update fines and penalties.
During the discussion a council member asked whether the ordinance would reduce the existing $1,000 minimum fine that applies in some cases to off‑road electric vehicles (small recreational vehicles) down to $100. Staff said no such proposal had been received and explained that existing ordinance language can produce differing fine levels for different offenses (for example, certain retail thefts in some cases may carry lower maximums under separate provisions).
After brief discussion the council proceeded with a roll call and the ordinance passed.
Council members did not alter the proposal on the floor; staff said they would continue to take questions about specific penalty amounts if members or residents want further clarification.
