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Byron committee backs flexible fine schedule, updates code-enforcement penalties
Summary
The Administrative Committee recommended Council approval of two ordinances that revise code-enforcement fines and create an amendable fine schedule as part of an administrative hearing process, saying the change avoids repeated Code edits when fines change.
At its June 17 meeting, the Byron Administrative Committee recommended Council approval of an ordinance amending fines for code enforcement and a companion ordinance adopting a fine schedule tied to the administrative hearing process. The committee voted unanimously (4–0) to forward both ordinances for Council consideration.
City Attorney Aaron Szeto told the committee the change would streamline future adjustments: "this ordinance removes specific fines for offenses but references the amendable fine schedule," avoiding the need to revise the municipal Code each time fines are adjusted. Alderman Christy Hanlin moved both recommendations; motions carried on roll-call votes recorded as Fulrath, Wilken, Nehring and Hanlin voting AYE.
The committee discussed enforcement logistics and how a standing fine schedule interacts with administrative hearings; the ordinances defer the specific dollar amounts to a separately amendable schedule rather than hard-coding figures into the ordinance. The items will next appear before the full Council for final action.
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