City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE I -
PRESERVATION OF GOOD ORDER, CHAPTER
191 - PEACE AND GOOD ORDER, ?191-3(D) - LITTERING,
FINE OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON TO
REVISE THE FINE SCHEDULE FOR LITTERING VIOLATIONS
WHEREAS, in correspondence dated January 29, 2026, the Commissioner of the Department of Public Works formally requested authorization to amend Article I - Preservation of Good Order, Chapter 191 - Peace and Good Order, ?191-3(D) - Littering, Fine of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon, the existing penalty provision in its entirety, and to adopt new language in its place; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 191 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon regulates littering and the maintenance of public and private property in order to protect public health, safety, and welfare; and
WHEREAS, ?191-3(D) of the City Code currently establishes a single fine range for violations of the City's littering prohibitions; and
WHEREAS, the Department of Public Works has reviewed recent enforcement activity and determined that a graduated fine structure tied to repeat offenses would more effectively deter ongoing littering violations; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment maintains the existing prohibitions against littering and modifies only the penalty provisions associated with violations; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that adopting a graduated fine schedule will promote compliance, enhance enforcement consistency, and reduce repeated negative impacts on streets, sidewalks, and public spaces;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MOUNT VERNON AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Amendment of City Code. Article I - Preservation of Good Order, Chapter 191 - Peace and Good Order, ?191-3(D) - Littering, Fine of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon is hereby amended to delete the existing penalty provision in its entirety and to adopt the following new language in its place.
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