Chapter 9-40
ILLEGAL DUMPING
Sections:
9-40-010 Information reward program.
9-40-020 Required information for reward program.
9-40-010 Information reward program.
A reward program is established by the ordinance codified in this chapter to provide a monetary reward to persons who provide information as described in the ordinance codified in this chapter pertaining to illegal dumping. (Ord. 2848 § 1, 1993)
9-40-020 Required information for reward program.
The city is authorized to reward persons who provide the following information which leads to the conviction of persons in a court of competent jurisdiction for illegal dumping. In order to be eligible for such a reward, the following must be provided to the planning director or his designee:
A. A complaint which will describe the location of the illegal dumping, the nature of the materials dumped, the date or dates on which the dumping occurred and any information which will help to identify the person committing the illegal dumping;
B. Corroborating information in the form of photographs, videotapes or other corroborating witnesses;
C. The person seeking the reward must be available to testify in court as to the facts observed and/or photographs or videos taken and must, in fact, testify unless the charge is disposed of through settlement negotiations with the offender which involves payment of a fine to the municipality and clean-up of the site by the offender. (Ord. 2848 § 2, 1993)
9-40-030 Payment of reward.
The planning director shall recommend to the city council the names of such persons who qualify to receive the reward and shall request approval of the reward disbursement. Rewards payable under this chapter shall not exceed one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00) for each offender convicted or admitting liability. The planning director shall recommend, for approval by the council, the amount of the reward to be paid in each instance. Funds may not be expended under this chapter until approved by the city council and in any case, may not exceed annually the amount appropriated therefor. (Ord. 2848 § 3, 1993)