AN ORDINANCE ADDING SECTION 545.99 OF THE CODIFIED ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE OF WINDHAM IN ORDER TO PROVIDE BETTER ENFORCEMENT OF CRIMES INVOLVING THEFT OF UTILITIES IN THE VILLAGE OF WINDHAM DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.

WHEREAS, theft of utilities especially water and waste/water has become a problem in the Village of Windham; and

WHEREAS, the utilities committee has recommended and the Council concurs that prosecution of utility theft needs to be pursued and the penalties enhanced; and

WHEREAS, this matter is an emergency measure affecting the health, safety and general welfare of the residence of the Village of Windham;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the Village of Windham three-fourths or more of the members elected thereto concurring that:

Section One: That Section 545.99 the Codified Ordinance of the Village of Windham is hereby adopted to read as follows:

545.99 PENALTIES.
(A) Whoever violates Section 545.22 of the Codified Ordinance of the Village of Windham is guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree.
(B) See Section 501.99 for other penalties.

Section Two: It is hereby found and determined that all formal actions of this Council concerning and relating to the adoption of this ordinance were adopted in an open meeting of this Council, and that all deliberations of this Council, and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal actions, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements of Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Section Three: This Ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure necessary to preserve the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Village of Windham, Ohio and this Ordinance shall go into full force and effect immediately upon its passage by three-fourths of the members of Council.

Passed in Council this 19th day of April, 2006.

Vote of Council: Ayes: R. Barrett, J. DeBolt, R. Donham, M. Garrett, S. Garrett, J. Minotti.

Nays: None

APPROVED:

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Mayor C. James Moore

ATTEST:

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Shelley K. Craine, Village Fiscal Officer

I hereby certify that this Ordinance was duly published by public posting at predesignated posting places on the 21st of April, 2006.

Shelley K. Craine,
Village Fiscal Officer

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