TC Ord. No. 2008-05 Amending chapter 9.04 of the muni code of the TOA relating to hindering public transportationTOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 08-05
SERIES OF 2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
TOWN OF AVON RELATING TO HINDERING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Amendment. Chapter 9.04, Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Town
of Avon is amended by the addition of a Section 9.04.150, Hindering Public Transportation,
to read as follows:
A person commits the offense of hindering transportation if he or she intentionally or
recklessly and without lawful authority stops, hinders or in any way interferes with the operation
of any vehicle used in providing transportation services of any kind to the public. Every person
convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Section 9.04.150 shall be punished by a
fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 25th day of March, 2008, and a public hearing on this ordinance shall
be held at the regular meeting of the Town Counc' n the (6-da of March, 2008, at 5:30
P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Mu ' ipal uilding, 400B nchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado.
Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor
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Pa M Kenn o n Clerk
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READING AND ORDERED POSTED the
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Clerk
APPROVEDAS-TO FORM:
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Jo W. Dunn, Town Attorney
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Wolfe, Mayor
• Memo
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C O L O R A D O
To: Honorable Mayor and Town Council
Thru: Larry Brooks, Town Manager
From: Brian Kozak, Chief of Police
Date March 19, 2008
Re: Amendment to Municipal Code, Hindering Public Transportation
(2nd Reading)
Introduction:
This ordinance will allow persons who recklessly or intentionally hinder the operation of
public transportation to be charged with a misdemeanor under the municipal code.
Background:
Recently, bus drivers have been victimized by disorderly passengers. This law will allow
those people who force the bus driver to stop or hinder their operation to be charged with a
• crime if their actions are reckless or intentional in nature.
Discussion:
Colorado Revised Statute 18-9-115 designates the crime of endangering public
transportation a felony when there is an intentional assault or use of weapon on the bus.
The municipal code will be enforced for more minor situations where disorderly passengers
hinder the operation of the bus.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance as written. There were no recommended
changes to the first reading.
Recommended Motion:
I move to adopt Ordinance 08-05, an ordinance enacting section 9.04.150 of the Avon
Municipal Code, as written.
Town Manager Comments:
Attachments:
Exhibit A: Proposed ordinance 08-05 regarding Avon Municipal Code section 9.04.150.
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TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO
ORDINANCE NO. 08-05
SERIES OF 2008
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 9.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF THE
TOWN OF AVON RELATING TO HINDERING PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF
AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. Amendment. Chapter 9.04, Title 9 of the Municipal Code of the Town
of Avon is amended by the addition of a Section 9.04.150, Hindering Public Transportation,
to read as follows:
A person commits the offense of hindering transportation if he or she intentionally or
recklessly and without lawful authority stops, hinders or in any way interferes with the operation
of any vehicle used in providing transportation services of any kind to the public. Every person
convicted of a violation of any of the provisions of this Section 9.04.150 shall be punished by a
fine not exceeding two thousand dollars or by imprisonment not exceeding one year or by both
such fine and imprisonment.
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INTRODUCED, APPROVED, PASSED ON FIRST READING AND
ORDERED POSTED the 25th day of March, 2008, and.a public hearing on this ordinance shall
be held at the regular meeting of the Town Council on the day of March, 2008, at 5:30
P.M. in the Council Chambers, Avon Municipal Building, 400 Benchmark Road, Avon,
Colorado.
Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
INTRODUCED, FINALLY APPROVED, PASSED ON SECOND
READING AND ORDERED POSTED the day of March, 2008.
Ronald C. Wolfe, Mayor
ATTEST:
Patty McKenny, Town Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
John W. Dunn, Town Attorney
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