§ 46-106. Future actions.
(a)
The city agrees that it may consider future measures aimed at remedying the graffiti problem, including the following:
(1)
Coordination of volunteer organizations which assist in graffiti removal;
(2)
Preparation of a directory of contractors who remove graffiti for a fee;
(3)
Publication of information on where and how to obtain free paint, tools, and materials for graffiti removal;
(4)
Provision of information on probationer restitution services available to community-based organizations for graffiti removal;
(5)
Provision of information about graffiti abatement programs;
(6)
Establishment of a paint bank within the city's department of public works from which community-based groups or individuals may obtain paint and materials for the purpose of removing graffiti;
(7)
Encouragement of local businesses and other potential donors to contribute resources to the paint bank; and
(8)
Establishment of a reward program for information concerning graffiti vandals.
These programs will be considered in the future as budgetary decisions are made, but the final decision shall be made after weighing the various competing needs for public funding.
(b)
The city shall make reasonable efforts and use reasonable available resources to promptly remove graffiti from city-owned property. The city will also consider use of lighting and shrubbery to discourage placement of graffiti on its buildings and structures. Similarly, business owners and homeowners exempted from the provisions of this article will be encouraged to use reasonable measures to prevent graffiti on their properties and to remove graffiti from their properties as soon as possible.
(c)
A property owner who demonstrates to the police department or other city employee designated by the city manager that his or her structure has been subjected to graffiti may be provided sufficient paint material, if available, to cover the graffiti on the property. The materials will typically be from donated sources or bulk purchases, and the paint may not match the existing background surface color. The property owner shall have 15 calendar days following receipt of the materials to abate the graffiti.
(Ord. No. 1015, § 1, 5-22-2012)