CITY OF MANSFIELD - File #: 12-0025

• File #: 12-0025
• Version: 3
• Name: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Ordinance No. 867, Providing for the Addition of Law Enforcement Duties to the Office of City Marshal; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of all O
• Type: Ordinance
• Status: Passed
• File created: 1/18/2012
• In control: City Council
• On agenda: 2/27/2012
• Final action: 2/27/2012
• Title: Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Ordinance No. 867, Providing for the Addition of Law Enforcement Duties to the Office of City Marshal; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing for an Effective Date
• Sponsors: Tracy Aaron

Date	Ver.	Action By	Action	Result
2/27/2012	3	City Council	Approved on the Consent Agenda	Pass
2/13/2012	2	City Council	Approved on the Consent Agenda	Pass
1/23/2012	1	City Council	Approved on First Reading	Pass

Title

Ordinance - Third and Final Reading of an Ordinance of the City of Mansfield, Texas, Amending Ordinance No. 867, Providing for the Addition of Law Enforcement Duties to the Office of City Marshal; Providing that this Ordinance Shall be Cumulative of all Ordinances; Providing a Severability Clause; and Providing for an Effective Date

Requested Action

Approval of Ordinance

Recommendation

Approval of Ordinance

Description/History

The Code of Ordinances, Ordinance 867 created the office of the City Marshal, of the City of Mansfield, Texas.  This Ordinance has not been revised since adopted on June 12, 1990.  

Justification

This is a minor revision that will bring the City Marshal Office more in line with the practices of comparable cities.  By amending the Ordinance, it will authorize City Marshals Office personnel to work as Bailiff and/or Warrant Officers for the Municipal Court of Record and perform any law enforcement duties as authorized by law, and as directed by the City Marshal, including the authority to arrest, detain or issue summons or citations.

Funding Source

N/A

Prepared By

Tracy Aaron, Chief Marshal