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Council Communication

Department: City Clerk
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Submitted by: Legal Department 
Ordinance 6350Council Action: 10/8/2018
Description

Ordinance to amend Chapter 3.56 “Soliciting Gifts” by repealing existing Section 3.56.010 and Section 3.56.020.
Background/Discussion

The City has received communication from the Iowa Civil Liberties Union regarding the above referenced ordinance.  After reviewing the ordinance, we found that it has not been utilized in any matter of enforcement, nor has it brought in any revenue or requests relating to permits for solicitation in decades.  Because of that, it is in the best interests of the citizens of Council Bluffs to repeal and remove this ordinance from our municipal code.   
Recommendation

Approval of this ordinance.
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionTypeUpload Date
Ordinance 6350Ordinance9/18/2018