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Tanoue read by title only Ordinance No. 1236, Series 1996, "An ordinance providing for the decriminalization of certain traffic offenses and other miscellaneous code violations." Bill Simmons, City Administrator, stated that this will decriminalize most traffic offenses which do not constitute a criminal offense, and violations concerning weeds, bicycles, and animals generally. This will alleviate congestion in municipal court, streamline the proceedings and reduce burdens on persons required to appear in municipal court. Davidson opened the public hearing calling for anyone wishing to speak on Ordinance No. 1236. Bruce Joss, Prosecuting Attorney for the City of Louisville, pointed out that under this change if the defendant failed to appear, the court would enter a default judgement against that party and automatically assess the normal fine. That fine and the points attached to that offense would be reported to the Division of Motor Vehicles. When the person goes to renew their drivers license, they would not be able to do that until the fine(s) are paid. It will greatly clean up the court docket and stop taking so many man-hours from the Louisville Police Department. He pointed out that there is a multi-state agreement where, if there is an outstanding ticket/charge in one state that is a part of this multi-state agreement, that also puts a hold on your drivers license. Davidson closed the public hearing and called for Council comments or motions. Howard moved that Council approve Ordinance No. 1236, Series 1996, providing for the decriminalization of certain traffic offenses and other miscellaneous code violations at second and final reading, seconded by Levihn. Roll call was taken. Motion passed by a 7 - 0 vote. ORDINANCE NO. 1238, SERIES 1996 - INCREASING BUILDING PERMIT FEES IN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO - 2ND READING - PUBLIC HEARING (PUBL. LSVL. TIMES 11/09/96) Tanoue read by title only Ordinance No. 1238, Series 1996, "An ordinance increasing building permit fees in the city of Louisville, Colorado." Tom Talboom, Chief Building Inspector, stated the ordinance provided for a 3.5% increase commencing January 1, 1997. He pointed out that the fees had not been changed since 1983 and the 1994 Code pointed out a 40% increase. Rather than have that large an increase, Council directed staff to break it into ten increments of approximately 3.5% each year. Lathrop asked about elevator inspections. Talboom stated that ours was done on a contract basis with DRCOG for $110.00 per elevator for two inspections per year. There is an additional $40 for in-house costs for paperwork and administrative costs for processing the billing. Each year the elevators are certified. 3