Consider action to adopt an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances, Article IV "Regulation of Sex Offender Residency" Ordinance Chapter 34 by amending Section 34.71 to provide for an additional offense prohibiting property owners from renting certain real property to registered sex offenders; providing a severability clause, providing for a fine not to exceed the sum of five hundred ($500) doll

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The City currently enforces a prohibition that restricts certain registered sex offenders from residing within 1,000 feet of locations where children commonly gather. These locations include, but are not limited to schools, parks, arcades, recreational facilities, daycares, and similar uses. The purpose is to enhance public safety by reducing the chances that repeat sexual offenders can harm others, especially children. This amendment aims to partner with property owner, deter future crimes, and protect vulnerable individuals by increasing awareness and oversight.

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).