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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 1-3003(a) OF THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE TO REDUCE TO 364 DAYS THE MAXIMUM POTENTIAL TERM OF IMPRISONMENT FOR MISDEMEANORS UNDER THE COMMERCE CITY REVISED MUNICIPAL CODE
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Summary and Background Information: Commerce City currently designates as misdemeanors all violations of the City code, City charter, and adopted regulations and codes except where specifically designated as civil infractions. Unless otherwise designated, such misdemeanor violations carry a potential penalty of one year of imprisonment or fine up to $2,650, as permitted by state law, or a combination of both. Ordinance 2175 reduces the potential maximum penalty for misdemeanors under the City code to 364 days.
Ordinance 2175 Action Options:
1) Move to introduce Ordinance 2175 on first reading.
2) Move to amend Ordinance 2175.
3) Move to postpone Ordinance 2175 to a future Council meeting.
4) Move to postpone Ordinance 2175 indefinitely.
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Robert Sheesley, City Attorney
Staff Member Presenting: Robert Sheesley, City Attorney
Financial Impact: n/a
Funding Source: n/a
Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of Ordinance 2175.