Placement: Second Reading of Ordinances / Public Hearing
Action Requested: Motion / Vote
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Ordinance 22-68, Public Hearing, Approve Amending Chapter 131, Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators of the Code of Ordinances
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Submitted By: John A. Bolduc, Chief of Police
Strategic Plan Link: The City's Goal of safe, clean, and beautiful.
Executive Summary (General Business): The City of Port St Lucie, Florida ("City") desires to update Chapter 131, Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators of the Port St. Lucie Code of Ordinances ("Code") to update the current ordinance and to aid in protecting the citizens of Port St Lucie.
Presentation Information: N/A
Staff Recommendation: Move that the Council approve the revisions to Chapter 131 Code of Ordinance.
Alternate Recommendations:
1. Move that the Council amend the recommendation and approve to amend Chapter 131.
2. Move that the Council provide staff direction on the recommended revisions to Chapter 131 Code of Ordinances.
Background: The City of Port St. Lucie's Chapter 131 Ordinance, is outdated and lenient compared to other local municipalities. Our city has a 1,000 feet restriction for Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators, and only mandates a handful of Offenders and Predators to adhere to stricter residency requirements of 2,500 feet. However, St. Lucie and Martin Counties restrict all Sex Offenders from residing within 2,500 feet of a school, park, or daycare. Therefore, PSLPD would like to mirror St. Lucie and Martin Counties by implementing tighter restrictions by not allowing Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators to establish a permanent residence or temporary residence within 2,500 feet of any public or private elementary, middle, or secondary school, park, or registered or licensed child care facility.
Furthermore, Chapter 131 unintentionally omits out of state residents who are convicted Sexual Offenders and Sexual Predators and either relocates or visits the City of Port St. Lucie. It ...
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