Title
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 432.36, “SHORTCUTTING ACROSS PRIVATE PROPERTY” PROHIBITING THE UNAUTHORIZED USE OF PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC SCHOOL PROPERTY BY MOTOR VEHICLES AS A SHORTCUT.
Brief Description: Per Section 432.36, this Ordinance would prohibit shortcutting across public property.
Body
Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
The proposed amendment to Section 432.36 of the City of Hudson Codified Ordinances clarifies regulations regarding motor vehicles shortcutting across both public and private property. The ordinance is being updated to include City-owned property, to prevent damage and reduce safety hazards caused by unauthorized vehicle use.
The amendment reinforces the City's authority to regulate municipal property for public health, safety, and welfare. It prohibits drivers from entering public, private, or public-school property, solely to cross between streets or public ways without stopping for a legitimate purpose connected to that property.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
X Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
The City Manager recommends passage of this Ordinance to enforce shortcutting across both public and private property.
Submitted by,
Thomas J. Sheridan, City Manager
Brian Griffith, Assistant City Manager
Bradley S. Kosco, PE, PS, City Engineer
Jonathon Szalay, PE, Senior Engineer