Department of Public Works: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 227, §227-55 of the Code of the City of Mount Vernon (Driving Vehicles Over Sidewalks - Added Penalty Provision)

This ordinance amends Chapter 227, §227-55 of the Mount Vernon City Code, which governs driving vehicles over sidewalks. Currently, the section prohibits driving vehicles over sidewalks without a permit from the Commissioner of Public Works, with violations punishable under Article II of Chapter I of the Code. The proposed amendment adds a specific penalty provision: a fine of $250 for each offense of driving or permitting a vehicle to be driven over a sidewalk area without lawful authorization or a required permit. This aims to ensure more consistent enforcement and provide clear notice of consequences for violations.