HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance_21-08_12/11/2008ORDINANCE NO.21-08
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 42. LAW
ENFORCEMENT. AT ARTICLE I1. OFF-DUTY POLICE SERVICES. BY
AMENDING SECTION 42-37. TO ALLOW DIRECT COMPENSATION
OF OFF-DUTY POLICE OFFICERS WHO PERFORM SERVICES IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS OF CURRENT POLICE
DEPARTMENT REGULATIONS AND POLICY; AND UPON THE PRIOR
APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE; PROVIDING THAT EACH
AND EVERY OTHER SECTION AND SUB-SECTION OF CHAPTER 42.
LAW ENFORCEMENT. SHALL REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT
AS PREVIOUSLY ADOPTED; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE, A
SEVERABILITY CLAUSE AND AUTHORITY TO CODIFY; PROVIDING
AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the Village code currently prohibits direct compensation of off-duty
police officers; and
WHEREAS, in certain circumstances wherein an off-duty detail is performed in
accordance with the terms of current police department regulations and policy, direct
compensation to the off-duty officers, with the prior approval of the Chief of Police would
be beneficial; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council desires to adopt such revisions to the Village's
Law Enforcement code; and
WHEREAS, the Village Council believes the code amendments contained in this
ordinance will be in the best interests of the Citizens of the Village of Tequesta.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: Chapter 42. Law Enforcement. of the Code of Ordinances of the
Village of Tequesta is hereby amended at Article II. Off-Duty Police Services. by
amending Section 42-37. Direct compensation prohibited. To allow the Chief of Police to
authorize direct compensation for off-duty work performed in accordance with the terms
of current police department regulations and policy; providing that Section 42-37. shall
hereafter read as follows:
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Sec. 42-37. Direct compensation allowed under certain circumstances.
Direct compensation to off-duty police services officers is allowed provided such
services are provided in accordance with current police department regulations and
policy; and with prior approval of the Chief of police.
Section 2: Each and every other section and subsection of Chapter 42. Law
Enforcement. shall remain in full force and effect as previously enacted.
Section 3: All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith be and
the same are hereby repealed.
Section 4: Should any Section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion
thereof, any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of
this Ordinance.
Section 5: Specific authority is hereby granted to codify this Ordinance.
Section 6: This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon passage.
2
Upon First Reading this 13 day of November 2008, the foregoing Ordinance was
offered by Council Member Humpage who moved its adoption. The motion was
seconded by Council Member Paterno and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as
follows:
Mayor Pat Watkins
Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest
Council Member Vince Arena
Council Member Tom Paterno
Council Member Jim Humpage
For Adoption Against Adoption
X
X
X
X
X
Upon Second Reading this 11 day of December 2008, the foregoing Ordinance was
offered by Vice-Mayor Turnquest who moved its adoption. The motion was seconded
by Council Member Arena and upon being put to a vote, the vote was as follows:
For Adoption Against Adoption
Mayor Pat Watkins X
Vice-Mayor Calvin Turnquest X
Council Member Vince Arena X
Council Member Tom Paterno X
Council Member Jim Humpage X
The Mayor thereupon declared the Ordinance duly passed and adopted this 11 day of
December, 2008.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA
ATTEST:
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