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Public Hearings 9.

BCC Regular Meeting

Meeting Date:	10/09/2014
Issue: 5:31 p.m. Ordinance creating Part I, Chapter 34, Section 34-10 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances
From:	Kristin Hual
Department:	County Attorney's Office
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

5:31 p.m. Public Hearing for consideration of adopting an Ordinance creating Part I, Chapter 34, Section 34-10 of the Escambia County Code of Ordinances relating to the assessment of additional court costs when a person is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving the unlawful use of drugs or alcohol.

BACKGROUND:

At its September 25, 2014 meeting, the Board approved setting the Public Hearing for consideration of adopting the above-referenced ordinance.

Pursuant to the authority granted in §938.13, Florida Statutes, the Board of County Commissioners is authorized to enact an ordinance providing for an assessment of additional court costs when a person is found guilty of a misdemeanor involving the unlawful use of drugs or alcohol. The proposed Ordinance will provide for the collection of such costs.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

The proposed Ordinance was drafted by Assistant County Attorney, Kristin D. Hual.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

A copy of the Ordinance will be filed with the Department of State.

Attachments
Ordinance