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  CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
MEETING DATE: 8/28/2023
DEPARTMENT:Police
DIRECTOR:Ed Drain, Chief of Police
AGENDA ITEM:Repeal of Juvenile Curfew Ordinance No. 94-11-11.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:Adoption of Ordinances

ITEM SUMMARY

To repeal Ordinance No. 94-11-11 codified as Chapter 14, Article III, Juvenile Curfew, Sections 14-46 through 14-50 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Plano; and providing a repealer clause, a severability clause, a savings clause, and an effective date. Adopted Ordinance No. 2023-8-10

BACKGROUND

Chapter 14, Article III, Juvenile Curfew, Sections 14-46 through14-50, of the Code Ordinances of the City Of Plano, is being repealed.  The 88th Texas Legislature passed House Bill 1819 prohibiting a political subdivision from adopting or enforcing an order, ordinance, or other measure that imposes a curfew to regulate the movements or actions of persons younger than 18.  This new state law takes effect September 1st.

 

FINANCIAL SUMMARY/STRATEGIC GOALS

This item has no financial impact.

 

Repealing the Juvenile Curfew Ordinance relates to the City's Strategic Plan Critical Success Factor of being an Excellent, Innovative, and Accountable City Government with Safe, Vibrant Neighborhoods.

ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionUpload DateType
Juvenile Ordinance8/18/2023Ordinance