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Ordinance No. 336-340

Ordinances 336 through 340

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Ordinance Number ORD 336-340
Full Title Ordinances 336 through 340
Jurisdiction City of Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho
Page Count 7 pages
OCR Timestamp2026-07-24T15:08:51Z
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Full Text · Ordinance No. 336-340

Ordinances 336 through 340

ORDINANCE NO. 336

ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2012, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $2,867,314 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho.

SECTION 1. That the sum of $2,867,314.00 be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012.

SECTION 2. The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows:

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND

Administration $ 74,329.00 Law Enforcement 84,144.00 Fire Department 9,706.00

TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 168,179.00

STREET FUND 36,066.00

SEWER FUND 137,967.00

WATER FUND 300,533.00

WATER BOND FUND 2,218,566.00

PARKS & RECREATION FUND 6,003.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 2,867,314.00

SECTION 3. That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the City of Idaho City be levied in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012.

SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval and publication in one issue of The Idaho World, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Idaho City, and the official newspaper of said City.

PASSED BY THE COUNCIL of the City of Idaho City this 12th day of September, 2012.

APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF the City of Idaho City this 12th day of September, 2012.

Publish in The Idaho World September 19, 2012

ATTEST:

Jackie Bridwell, Mayor Tammy L. Ellsworth, City Clerk-Treasurer

ORDINANCE NO. 337

ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE

FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

AN ORDINANCE ENTITLED THE ANNUAL APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR BEGINNING OCTOBER 1, 2013, APPROPRIATING THE SUM OF $3,351,186 TO DEFRAY THE EXPENSES AND LIABILITIES OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY FOR SAID FISCAL YEAR, AUTHORIZING A LEVY OF A SUFFICIENT TAX UPON THE TAXABLE PROPERTY AND SPECIFYING THE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES FOR WHICH SAID APPROPRIATION IS MADE.

BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho.

SECTION 1. That the sum of $3,351,186.00 be, and the same is appropriated to defray the necessary expenses and liabilities of the City of Idaho City, Boise County, Idaho for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2013.

SECTION 2. The objects and purposes for which such appropriation is made, and the amount of each object and purpose is as follows:

ESTIMATED EXPENDITURES

GENERAL FUND

Administration $ 125,341.00 Law Enforcement 84,144.00 Fire Department 9,706.00

TOTAL GENERAL FUND $ 219,191.00

STREET FUND 39,399.00

SEWER FUND 300,560.00

WATER FUND 300,533.00

WATER BOND FUND 2,484,000.00

PARKS & RECREATION FUND 7,503.00

TOTAL EXPENDITURES $ 3,351,186.00

SECTION 3. That a general tax levy on all taxable property within the City of Idaho City be levied in an amount allowed by law for the general purposes for said City, for the fiscal year beginning October 1, 2013.

SECTION 4. All ordinances and parts of ordinances in conflict with this ordinance are hereby repealed.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon its passage, approval and publication in one issue of The Idaho World, a newspaper of general circulation in the City of Idaho City, and the official newspaper of said City.

PASSED BY THE COUNCIL of the City of Idaho City this 14th day of August, 2013.

APPROVED BY THE MAYOR OF the City of Idaho City this 14th day of August, 2013.

Publish in The Idaho World August 21, 2013

Jackie Bridwell, Mayor

ATTEST:

Tammy L. Ellsworth, City Clerk-Treasurer

ORDINANCE NO. 339

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY, BOISE COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 6, CHAPTER 4, OF THE CITY CODE, AMENDING THE DEFINITIONS, REGULATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO SNOWMOBILES AND OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES; AMENDING THE GENERAL AND FIXED PENALTIES FOR INFRACTIONS; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the interests of the Citizens of Idaho City would best be served by amending the definition, regulations, and requirements related to snowmobiles and off-highway vehicles; and by amending the general and fixed penalties for infractions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY, IDAHO:

SECTION 1. That Title 6, Chapter 4 of the Idaho City Code be amended to read as follows:

CHAPTER 4

SNOWMOBILES; OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLES

6-4-1: DEFINITIONS: As used in this chapter, the following words and terms shall have the meaning ascribed to them in this section:

OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ("OHV"): An all-terrain vehicle, motorbike, specialty off-highway vehicle, utility type vehicle and as further defined by Idaho Code Section 67-7101.

OPERATOR: A person who operates or who is in actual control of a snowmobile or OHV.

PUBLIC STREET: Street, road, alleyway or other public thoroughfare within the city limits of the city of Idaho City, Idaho.

SNOWMOBILE: Any self-propelled vehicle under on thousand (1,000) pounds unladened gross weight, designed primarily for travel on snow or ice or over natural terrain, which may be steered by tracks, skis, or runners, and which is not otherwise registered or licensed under the laws of the state.

6-4-2: REGULATIONS: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or have actual control of a snowmobile or OHV under the following circumstances:

1. Property of Another: On private property of another without the express permission to do so by the owner or occupant of said property.

2. Public Property: On public school grounds, park property, public playgrounds,

cemeteries, airport runways, and the posted area in the vicinity of the city water systems and pump house, without express provisions or permission to do so by the proper public authority.

3. Main Street: Main Street may be used for ingress and egress to businesses or residences and crossing on arterial streets, all other traffic on said street by snowmobiles or OHVs is prohibited. Operation of snowmobiles or OHVs on the streets of the city shall be limited to ingress and egress to the city; the city streets are not to be used as a place of recreation for snowmobiles or OHVs.

4. Registration with State: Without having such snowmobile or OHV registered as provided for by the statutes of this state.

5. Driver's Licenses: Within the right of way of any public street unless the operator shall have a valid driver's license, in force and issued by a state of the United States, and shall have said driver's license in his possession at the time of operating said snowmobile or OHV.

6. At a rate of speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour.

7. Public Streets: Within or upon any public street except the extreme right hand side thereof and out of the normal traveled area of the street where possible and shall travel in single file.

8. Lights: Without having the headlight and taillight illuminated regardless of the time of day or night and regardless of the prevailing weather conditions.

9. Hours of Use: Between the hours of twelve o'clock (12:00) midnight ad six o'clock (6:00) A.M., except for the purpose of going to or from the place of residence of the operator of said snowmobile or OHV or to its place of storage.

10. Sidewalk or Walkway: Upon any public sidewalk or walkway.

11. Pushing, Pulling or Towing: Pushing, pulling, or towing any other type of conveyance or item of equipment upon the public streets, unless the same has a rigid tongue and swivel-type hitching device connecting the snowmobile or OHV directly to the other conveyance or equipment.

6-4-3: EQUIPMENT REQUIRED: All snowmobiles and OHVs operated within the city shall have the following equipment:

1. Mufflers: Manufacturer's stock grade mufflers or equivalent which are properly attached and which reduce the noise of operation of the vehicle within noise live requirements of the laws of the state; and no person shall use a muffler cutout, bypass or similar device on said vehicle.

2. Brakes: Adequate brakes in good working condition.

3. Lights: At least one headlight and one taillight, said headlight sufficient to render clearly discernible persons and vehicles at a distance of two hundred fifty feet (250') ahead. Said taillight when lighted shall emit a red light plainly visible at a distance of two hundred fifty (250') to the rear.

4. Fluorescent Flag: It is suggested that all snowmobiles and OHVs operated in the city be equipped with a mast or antenna displaying a red or red orange fluorescent flag or pennant a minimum of five feet (5') above the ground; such flag or pennant should be either rectangular or triangular in shape with the leading edge being of a minimum of six inches (6") and length a minimum of twelve inches (12").

6-4-4: UNATTENDED VEHICLE: It is unlawful for the owner or operator to leave or allow a snowmobile or OHV to be or remain unattended on public property while the motor is running or with the keys for starting the vehicle left in the ignition.

6-4-5: RIGHT OF WAY: Snowmobiles and OHVs must yield right of way to all motor vehicles licensed for operation upon public highways.

6-4-6: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS: Law enforcement officers in the performance of their duties of enforcing this chapter or other laws of the state and the city may operate snowmobiles or OHVs in violation of the terms of this chapter as their duties may require.

6-4-7: FURTHER RESTRICTIONS: The city council may, by resolution, further restrict or prohibit the operation of snowmobiles or OHVs upon the public streets or other public property within the city and may restrict, extend or change the public streets upon which snowmobile or OHV operations may take place when, in their opinion, the public safety and welfare so requires subject to the provisions of Idaho Code section 49-426.

6-4-8: TRAFFIC REGULATIONS: Each person operating a snowmobile or OHV within the city shall strictly observe all traffic signs and signals and all other traffic rules and regulations of the state and city in addition to those rules and regulations herein set forth and shall obey the orders and directions of any peace officer authorized to direct and regulate traffic.

6-4-9: PENALTY: Any person violating the provisions of section 6-4-2(6) Speed shall be deemed guilty of an infraction, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to the penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code. Any other violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to the penalty as provided in section 1-4-1 of this code.

SECTION 2. That Title 1, Chapter 4, Section 1, Paragraph B of the Idaho City Code be amended to read as follows:

1-4-1: GENERAL PENALTY:

B. Infraction: When the offense is designated as an infraction by any section or provision of this City Code or by State Law, it is punishable only by a penalty not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300.00) and no incarceration may be imposed.

Fixed Penalties for Infractions:

Idaho City Code Violation Infraction Amount

5-3-4 Failure to purchase or attach dog license, first offense $50.00

5-3-4 Failure to purchase or attach dog license, second offense $100.00

6-4-2(6) Operation of snowmobile or OHV in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour $90.00

Any other infraction not previously listed $100.00

SECTION 3. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage, approval, and publication according to law.

PASSED BY THE COUNCIL of the City of Idaho City this 25TH day of June, 2014.

APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Idaho City this 25TH day of June, 2014.

James Obland, Mayor

ATTEST:

Lisa Martin, City Clerk

ORDINANCE NO. 340

AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY, BOISE COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING TITLE 5, CHAPTER 3, OF THE CITY CODE, CHANGING THE VIOLATION FOR FAILURE TO PROCURE AND ATTACH A DOG LICENSE, AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, The City Council has determined that the interests of the Citizens of Idaho City would best be served by a reduction in the violation and maximum penalty for failure to procure and attach a dog license;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IDAHO CITY, IDAHO:

SECTION 1. That Title 5, Chapter 3, Section 15 of the Idaho City Code be amended to read as follows:

5-3-15: VIOLATION; PENALTY:

Any person violating the provisions of either section 5-3-4 of this chapter requiring a dog license or section 5-3-8 of this chapter requiring animals to be positively controlled shall be deemed guilty of an infraction, and upon conviction thereof, shall be subject to a fine as provided in section 1-4-1. Any other violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed a misdemeanor.

SECTION 2. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon passage, approval, and publication according to law.

PASSED BY THE COUNCIL of the City of Idaho City this 25th day of June, 2014.

APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Idaho City this 25th day of June, 2014.

James Obland, Mayor

ATTEST:

Lisa Martin, City Clerk

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