Town of Washington, Ordinance 26-5.5

No. 446-May 21-1 Time

Ordinance 26-5.5

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 11, SECTION 11-33 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA, BY ADDING OFFENSES TO THE COURT BOND SCHEDULE; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR REPEALER; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to update the municipal court bond schedule to include offenses currently regulated in Chapter 18 of the Code of Ordinances; and

 WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees further desires to establish bond amounts for violations involving the use of engine brakes and parking in spaces reserved for persons with physical disabilities;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF WASHINGTON, OKLAHOMA:

Section 1. Amendment of Section 11-33.

Section 11-33 of the Code of Ordinances is hereby amended by adding the following offenses to the court bond schedule:

USE OF DYNAMIC BRAKING DEVICES PROHIBITED (“JAKE BRAKES’’)

Fine: $100.00

Court Cost: $30.00

Fees: $30.00

Technology Fee: $25.00

Total: $185.00

PROHIBITING PARKING IN SPACES RESERVED FOR PERSONS WITH PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

Fine: $500.00

Court Cost: $30.00

Fees: $30.00

Technology Fee: $25.00

Total: $585.00

Section 2. Severability.

lf any section, subsection, sentence, clause, or phrase of this ordinance is, for any reason, held to be unconstitutional, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance.

Section 3. Repealer.

All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed.

Section 4. Effective Date.

This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law.

ADOPTED AND PASSED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Washington, Oklahoma, on this 12 day of May, 2026.

SIGNED by the Mayor of the Town of Washington on this 12 day of May, 2026.

/s/ Joel Siria

Joel Siria, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/ Kasey Lesher

Kasey Lesher, Town Clerk

Approved as to form

this 12 day of May, 2026.

/s/ Josh Simpson

Municipal Attorney

(Seal)