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Department: Legal
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Submitted by: Legal on behalf of Rodney Schultz 
Ordinance 6633
ITEM 6.B.
Council Action: 3/10/2025
Description

An Ordinance to amend Chapter 17.01 "Housing Definitions" of the 2020 Municipal Code of Council Bluffs, Iowa, by amending Section 17.01.040 "Punishment For Violations of CBMC 17".

 

 


Background/Discussion

Iowa Code Section 903.1 changed the maximum fine amount for simple misdemeanors to $855.00 some time ago and this Chapter still indicates a maximum fine amount of $500.00. In order to remain consistent with the Iowa Code, we've removed the specific monetary amount from this Chapter and included language referencing Iowa Code Section 903.1 so we don't have multiple changes to this Chapter in the future. 
Recommendation

Approval is recommended. 
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Ordinance-red line versionOther2/25/2025
Iowa Code Chapter 903.1Other2/25/2025
Ordinance 6633Ordinance3/5/2025