2011-050 ORD ADDING NEW ARTICLE VII TOWING AND IMPOUNDMENT POLICY TO TRAFFIC CODE

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Section 3. That all provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris, Texas in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, and all other provisions of the ordinances of the City of Paris not in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance shall remain in full force and effect. Section 4. That the repeal of any ordinance or part of ordinances affected by the enactment of this ordinance shall not be construed as abandoning any action now pending under or by virtue of such ordinance or as discontinuing, abating, modifying, or altering any penalty accruing or to accrue, or as affecting any rights of the municipality under any section or provisions of any ordinance at the time of passage of this ordinance. Section 5. That it is the intention of the City Council of the City of Paris that this ordinance and every provision hereof, shall be considered severable, and the invalidity or partial invalidity of any section, clause, or provisions of this ordinance shall not affect the validity of any other portion of this ordinance. Section 6. That any person violating any provision of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine in accordance with provisions of Sec. 1-6 of Chapter One of the City of Paris Code of Ordinances, and each and every day's continuance of any violation of the above-enumerated sections shall constitute and be deemed a separate offense. Section 7. That by a supermajority vote of 6 ayes and 0 nays, the City Council voted to suspend the rule requiring two readings before adoption of this ordinance. Section B. That this ordinance shall become effective January 1, 2012, after its passage on the first reading and publication as required by law. PASSED AND ADOPTED on the first reading this 24th A.J. H ATTEST: J ice Ellis, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: W. Kent c ai ra- '11ity A torney of Oqober, 2011. M. 4 or