Focus Area: Legal
Staff Contact: Ron Shaver and Bob Gallimore
Subject: Proposed amendments to Title 9 of the Olathe Municipal Code (the Olathe Public Offense Code).
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Report regarding proposed amendments to Title 9 of the Olathe Municipal Code (the Olathe Public Offense Code).
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Summary:
Every summer, staff prepares updates to certain sections within Title 9 of the Olathe Municipal Code (“O.M.C.”) to align them with state law, make changes proposed by the prosecutors or police, and make technical corrections. The changes can be found in the proposed Ordinance 24-XX (Attachment A). One 2024 Kansas bill affected Title 9 (Attachment C). Staff has proposed additional updates to Title 9 to make technical fixes, clarify provisions, or align sections with state statutes or caselaw.
The attached Summary of Proposed Changes (Attachment B) provides additional detail regarding the proposed ordinance.
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Financial Impact:
None.
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Action Needed:
Accept the report. Unless directed otherwise, staff will prepare the ordinance for formal consideration on July 16, 2024.
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Attachment(s):
A - Ordinance No. 24-XX
B - Summary of Proposed Changes
C - 2024 Kansas legislation, source statutes, and caselaw