Subject:
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Intent to adopt a proposed ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Vienna, Chapter 9, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article 1, In General, Section 9-3, Adoption of State Code.
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EXPLANATION AND SUMMARY:
The General Assembly routinely adopts updates and amendments to state code sections relating to traffic offenses and driving while intoxicated. The Town may adopt those changes by reference and incorporate them into the Town Code and has done so for many years.
Departmental Recommendation: Not applicable.
Finance Recommendation: Not applicable.
Purchasing Recommendation: Not applicable.
Town Attorney Recommendation: The Town may adopt by reference provisions of the Virginia State Code related to traffic and driving while intoxicated offenses. The Town Attorney recommends that the Town update the “incorporation by reference” provision of the Town Code.
Town Manager's Recommendation: I recommend Town Council adopt the proposed ordinance to amend the Code of the Town of Vienna Chapter 9 as presented.
Cost and Financing: Not applicable
Account Number: Not applicable
Decision Needed by This date: 08-31-2020
PROPOSED/SUGGESTED MOTION
Recommended Action
"I move to adopt the proposed ordinance to amend as presented the Code of the Town of Vienna Chapter 9, Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Article 1, In General, Section 9-3, Adoption of State Code."
"I further move that the Town Clerk be directed to advertise a Notice of Adoption."
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Other action deemed necessary by Council.