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0909 1s ORDINANCE NO. 909 (#10-89) AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 538, SPECIFICALLY CODIFIED AS JACKSONVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 8.08.050; DECLARING AN EMERGENCY AND, FOR OTHER PURPOSES. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City to maintain regular inspections of all premises, alleys, vacant lots and/or properties to insure healthy and sanitary conditions throughout the city limits of the City of Jacksonville; and, WHEREAS, the previous ordinance addressing these inspec- tions does not provide for expedient and efficient resolution to those areas determined to contain unsightly and/or unsanitary con- ditions; and WHEREAS, to amend said ordinance to require a quicker response time by property owner(s) will provide for expedient and efficient control of these unwanted areas. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS, THAT: ,~~f!!9N_Q~~: Jacksonville Municipal Code Section 8.08.050 shall be amended to reduce the time period after notification to occupant(s) and/or property owner(s) for remedial action from twenty (20) days to five (5) days. SECTION TWO: All other provisions contained in Section 8.08.50-of--the--Jacksonville Municipal Code not in conflict herewith shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION THREE: This Ordinance shall ta.ke effect and be in force fici~-~n~-aft~i its date of passage. SECTION FOUR: It being necessary to protect the public health,-~af~f~~ arid welfare by providing healthy and sanitary con- ditions within the city limits of the City of Jacksonville, it is hereby declared that an emergency exists and this Ordinance shall be in force and take effect immediately upon its passage. APPROVED AND ADOPTED THIS _3~d DAY OF AUGUST, 1989. CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, ARKANSAS By:d~~~Lo- TOMMY SWAIM,jlAYOR ATTEST: ~~5~ON~K APPROVED AS TO FOR ·