Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: An ordinance amending and updating of the City of Pflugerville Code of Ordinances, Title III Administration, Chapter 37, Municipal Court Funds by adding a local consolidation fund, a truancy fund, and a municipal jury fund and revising all municipal court fund allocations in accordance with the local consolidation fund parameters; Providing cumulative, repealer and severability clauses, providing for open meeting and establishing an effective date.
Summary
The City collects municipal court fees in compliance with Senate Bill 346 (SB 346), which became effective in 2019. SB 346 requires Municipal Court to collect a Local Consolidated Fee of $14 on a person convicted of a non-jailable misdemeanor. While the City’s processes are in alignment with SB 346, the language of the City’s ordinance needs to be updated to reflect state law.
Deadline for City Council Action
Action is requested March 25, 2025.
Funding Expected: Revenue __ Expenditure __ N/A _X_
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1295 Form Required? Yes __ No __
Legal Review Required: N/A __ Required _X_ Date Completed: ___2/28/2025________
Supporting documents attached:
Chapter 37 Municipal Court Funds
Recommended Action
Approve the ordinance on second reading.