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Mayor proposes exploring interlocal code-enforcement agreement with Guadalupe County
Summary
Mayor Loyola asked staff to explore partnering with Guadalupe County on code enforcement to address widespread brush and tall grass; Police Chief Ferrante said officers can issue citations after a 10-day correction period but a dedicated code officer would provide a fairer, consistent process.
Mayor Daniel Loyola reported multiple complaints about overgrown brush and tall grass across Marion and proposed investigating an interlocal agreement with Guadalupe County to augment code-enforcement capacity.
Police Chief Brian Ferrante explained the City ordinance requires notice and a 10-day correction period before a citation can be issued, and said the police department generally prefers not to be the primary code-enforcement agent to avoid perceptions of selective enforcement. Ferrante said a dedicated code-enforcement officer would make the process more consistent and appropriate, but the Police Department can assist when necessary. Chamber representative Kayla Hornsby suggested providing educational resources at town-hall meetings to inform residents about ordinances and compliance expectations.
No interlocal agreement was signed on July 6; the discussion directed staff to pursue options and public education if the city chooses to expand enforcement efforts.
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