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TO CREATE THE POSITION OF PART-TIME ZONING ENFORCEMENT OFFICER; TO SET COMPENSATION THEREFOR; AND TO DECLARE AN EMERGENCY.
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WHEREAS, it is desirable to create the permanent part-time position of Zoning Enforcement Officer due to the increase in population and development in the City; and
WHEREAS, the Administration has recommended, and this Council concurs that the position be established at 1,440 hours per annum and to provide compensation therefor; and
WHEREAS, this Council deems it necessary to provide this position at the earliest possible date for orderly enforcement of the zoning laws, all for the preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GAHANNA, STATE OF OHIO:
Section 1. That there is hereby created the permanent part-time position of Zoning Enforcement Officer, who shall be responsible for code enforcement in the City of Gahanna as such areas are zoned regarding trash, debris, weeds, inoperable vehicles, inspections, citations, court appearances, testimony, and related record keeping and reporting tasks.
Section 2. That this position shall be appointed by the Director of Development and shall enforce zoning restrictions as directed by the Director of Development.
Section 3. That the part-time position of Zoning Enforcement Officer shall work hours not to exceed 1,440 at Ten Dollars an hour for a total amount not to exceed Fourteen Thousand Four Hundred Forty Dollars ($14,440) per annum.
Section 4. That, for the reasons set forth in the preamble herein above, this ordinance is declared emergency legislation and shall be in full force and effect after passage by this Council and upon the date of signature approval by the Mayor.