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File #: ORD-0234    Version: Name:
Type: Ordinance Status: Approved
File created: 2/24/2015 In control: City Council
On agenda: 3/10/2015 Final action:
Title: Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 130 OFFENSES AGAINST CITY REGULATIONS, SECTION 130.03 DISCHARGING FIREARMS, TO DEFINE BB GUNS AND ADDING TWO EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE DISCHARGE OF BB GUNS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Attachments: 1. Ordinance
Title
Approving an ordinance on second reading with the caption reading: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PFLUGERVILLE, TEXAS AMENDING PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 130 OFFENSES AGAINST CITY REGULATIONS, SECTION 130.03 DISCHARGING FIREARMS, TO DEFINE BB GUNS AND ADDING TWO EXCLUSIONS FROM THE PROHIBITION OF THE DISCHARGE OF BB GUNS; PROVIDING THAT THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE CUMULATIVE; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT; PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND DECLARING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
 
Summary
This ordinance is being brought forward for consideration by Mayor Jeff Coleman.  It would amend the current ordinance to allow for safe BB gun and Airsoft gun use in rear yards and at government-sponsored events such as school ROTC programs.  This ordinance was approved on first reading on February 24, 2015.
 
Deadline for City Council Action
There is no deadline for action on the item.
 
Projected Future City Council Action
None.
 
Fiscal Impact
N/A
 
Staff Recommendation
Take action as appropriate.
 
Drafter
Chuck Hooker
Police Chief