ORDINANCE NO. 1452

   AN ORDINANCE ENACTING AND ADOPTING A SUPPLEMENT TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF WEIRTON

   WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio has completed the 2004 supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Weirton, which contains all ordinances of a general and permanent nature enacted since the prior supplement to the Code of Ordinances; and,

   WHEREAS, American Legal Publishing Corporation has recommended the revision of addition of certain sections of the Code of Ordinances which are based on or make reference to sections of the West Virginia State Code; and,

   WHEREAS, it is the intent of the City of Weirton to accept these updated sections in accordance with the changes of the law of West Virginia; and,

   WHEREAS, it is necessary to provide for the usual daily operation of the municipality and for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety and general welfare of the municipality that this ordinance take effect upon second reading.

   NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF WEIRTON:

   Section 1.   That the 2005 supplement to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Weirton as submitted by the American Legal Publishing Corporation of Cincinnati, Ohio is hereby adopted by reference as if set out in its entirety.

   Section 2.   Such supplement shall be deemed published as of the day of adoption and approval by the City of Weirton and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and ordered to insert such supplement into the Code of Ordinances on file in the office of the clerk.

   Section 3.   This ordinance is necessary for the preservation of the peace, health, safety and general welfare of the citizens of Weirton and shall take effect immediately upon passage at second reading.

First Reading:   July 11, 2005   

Publication Date:   July 18, 2005

Second Reading:   August 8, 2005

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                              Mayor

ATTEST:

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City Clerk