Amending Chapter 13 Article 12 Chronic Problem Property Regulations

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Chronic Problem Properties Regulations Ordinance Page 10 2. Citations: After a property has been designated as a chronic problem property, the next citation issued shall impose a fine of two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) and for every citation issued thereafter which shall be payable through the Office of the City Clerk. (b) . Each violation of this Article shall be deemed a separate offense. (c) Dedication of Fines/Fees Collection: Fifty percent (50 %) of all fines and fees collected for any violation of this Article shall be deposited into the Law Enforcement Continuing Education Fund (Fund # 220). (d) Data addressed in this Section shall be summarized on the matrix required in Section 13 -157 of the South Bend Municipal Code which is to be placed, maintained, and regularly updated on the City's website. Sec. 13=161 Intimidation and Threats by Property Owner Prohibited. If any person reports to a City employee or agent that he or she believes that he /she has been intimidated or threatened by the owner or owner's agent if he or she files a complaint or reports an alleged violation of this Article, the City employee or agent shall encourage the person to report such alleged intimidation or threat to the South Bend Police Department for further action. Sec. 13 -162 Through Sec. 13 -164 Reserved for Future Regulations. Section II. Chapter 2, Article 19, Section 2 -213 of the South Bend Municipal Code shall be amended by the inclusion of the following and inserted into the chart in proper numerical order: 13 -160 Chronic Problem Property $250.00 Section III. If any part, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance is for any reason declared to be unconstitutional or otherwise invalid by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance. Indiana Code § 35 -45 -2 addresses "Offenses Relating to Communications" including but not limited to intimidation, harassment and the interference with the reporting of a crime.