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Westfir adopts ordinance allowing administrative warrants for code enforcement
Summary
Ordinance 147, which authorizes administrative warrants to pursue direct abatement for ordinance violations, was adopted unanimously after the city recorder confirmed the ordinance had been publicly posted and noticed in advance.
The Westfir City Council unanimously adopted Ordinance 147 at the July 7 meeting, establishing procedures to obtain administrative warrants for enforcing City ordinances.
Mayor Watson explained the ordinance’s purpose as enabling direct abatement. City Recorder Nicole Tritten confirmed compliance with the City Charter’s notice requirement: the ordinance text was posted on the City website on June 23 and noticed on the City’s Facebook page on June 30, allowing for adoption at a single meeting by unanimous vote. Councilor Jara Mouracade moved to adopt Ordinance 147; Councilor Linda M. Love seconded and the motion passed 4–0.
Why it matters: The ordinance gives the city an additional enforcement tool for code violations; the council followed public‑notice steps required by the City Charter.
