ORD 1985-33 - Reward Vandal ConvictionORDINANCE NO. 85 -33
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, AUTHORIZING A REWARD; AND MAKING
OTHER PROVISIONS AND FINDINGS RELATED THERETO.
WHEREAS, under the provisions of Texas Revised Penal Code § 28.03, a person
commits an offense if that person knowingly damages the tangible
property of the owner without the effective consent of the owner; and
WHEREAS on November 25, 1985, and again on December 2, 1985, some person or
persons engaged in such criminal mischief by breaking windows and
glass doors of businesses in the City;
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS, that:
Section 1: There is hereby fixed and authorized payment of the cash amount
of FIVE HUNDRED AND NO /100 DOLLARS ($500.00 ) for the arrest
and conviction of any persons found guilty of commiting the crime of
criminal mischief (Texas Penal Code ss 28.03) within the corporate
limits of the City of Huntsville, Texas, on November 15, 1985, or
December 2, 1985, by destroying the glass windows or glass doors by
using small round projectiles; said reward, however, shall not apply
to any officer or employee of the City, County, or State, who makes
such arrest or report in the discharge of his official duties. Unless
sooner revoked by notice published in the Huntsville Item, this offer
of reward will terminate at 4:30 p.m. on the 24th day of November ,
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Section 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized and directed to post
placards and notices in City buildings or elsewhere to show that such
reward has been offered as above described.
Section 3: This reward is a standing offer, and shall be paid out of the
General fund of the City of Huntsville, Texas.
Section 4: This ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage
by the City Council of the City of Huntsville, Texas.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ,3 day of
ATTEST:
1985.
THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE, TEXAS
By / /GYY1Oi
Monday, Mayor
DeShaw, City Secret
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Scot�nds, City Attorney
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Notes: Litter reward - $25.00 (11.40);
Arson reward - $250.00 (13.2).