Submitted by: Councilmembers Denes, Waszczak, and Haba
Submitting Department: Legislative
Agenda Section: Discussion
Item Title:
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Hyattsville Ordinance 2025-02: Parking Violation Fine Increase (Introduction and First Reading)
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Suggested Action:
recommendation
I move the Mayor and Council introduce Hyattsville Ordinance 2025-02, an ordinance whereby the City Council amends the City Code to increase the fine for parking unlawfully in a handicapped parking space (INTRODUCTION & FIRST READING).
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Summary Background:
This legislation was first introduced at the November 11, 2024 Council Meeting. At that meeting, the Council voted to authorize the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to increase the City’s parking fine for unlawfully parking in a handicapped parking space from $250 to $500. The resulting draft ordinance was discussed by the Council at the May 5, 2025 Council Meeting.
Please see the attachment to view the proposed ordinance.
Next Steps:
Second Reading and Adoption is scheduled for the June 2, 2025 Council Meeting.
Fiscal Impact:
Increase in collected fines for violations.
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend Support
Community Engagement:
Should the ordinance be adopted, the new fine will take effect 20 days post adoption. The City will provide notice of the increase in fee via its communication channels.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 5 - Strengthen the City’s Identity as a Diverse, Creative, and Welcoming Community
Legal Review Required?
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