Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Article I - Preservation of Good Order, Chapter 191 - Peace and Good Order, §191-3(D) - Littering; Fine of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon to Revise the Fine Schedule for Littering Violations

This ordinance proposes an amendment to the City of Mount Vernon's Code Chapter 191, Section 191-3(D), concerning littering violations. The Department of Public Works is recommending a revision to the fine schedule to implement a graduated penalty system for repeat offenders. The current code has a single fine range, but the proposed amendment aims to create stronger consequences for those who repeatedly litter.

Key Provisions of the Proposed Fine Schedule:

• First offense: A fine of $250.
• Second offense: A fine of $1,000.
• Third and subsequent offenses: A fine of $2,500.

This change does not alter the prohibition against littering but updates the financial penalties associated with violations to better address persistent offenders whose actions negatively impact public spaces.