Title
Consider an ordinance repealing the youth curfew ordinance, Chapter 16, Article V of the Code of Ordinances.
Summary
DATE: August 15, 2023
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Holli Clements, City Attorney
SUBJECT: Repeal Youth Curfew Ordinance
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
H.B. 1819 adopted revisions to Chapter 370 of the Texas Local Government Code which provide that a municipality may not adopt or enforce an order, ordinance, or other measure that imposes a curfew to regulate the movements or actions of persons younger than 18 years of age effective September 1, 2023.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The alternatives are:
1) Not Repeal the youth curfew ordinance; or
2) Repeal the youth curfew ordinance.
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
Staff recommends repeal of the youth curfew ordinance to comply with the new state law and give clear direction to both staff and citizens.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
This action conforms to City Policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
None
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
Not Applicable
Is this expenditure budgeted?
Not Applicable
If not, where will the money come from?
Not Applicable
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this expenditure?
Not Applicable
RECOMMENDATION:
City staff recommends that the City Council repeal the youth curfew ordinance, Chapter 16, Article V of the Code of Ordinances to comply with the new state law.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
Legal
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Ordinance Repealing Youth Curfew
H.B. 1819