Approval Sheet

CITY OF GILLETTE
201 E. 5th Street
Phone (307)686-5200
CITY OF GILLETTE

www.gillettewy.gov

 
DATE: 8/2/2016 7:00:00 PM
SUBJECT:
An Ordinance Amending and Revising Chapter 14, Section 31 of the Gillette City Code Regarding Harassing or Obscene Phone Calls and Electronic Communications.
BACKGROUND:
Ordinance Second Reading:  7/0
Ordinance First Reading:  7/0

Section 14-31 of the Gillette City Code (adopted in 1974) generally prohibits anonymous, obscene, rude or harassing telephone calls.  It also prohibits the use of a telephone to attempt to extort money or threaten physical harm to someone.  As technology has changed, the means to initiate calls that would fall within this category has also changed to include text messages, cellular phones, electronic mail (email) and other electronic communication.  The Police Department, City Prosecutor and Municipal Judges have all indicated a need to revise and update the current City Code in this regard.  This amendment is intended to modernize the original 1974 version of the Code.
ACTUAL COST VS. BUDGET:
SUGGESTED MOTION:
I move for the approval of an Ordinance Amending and Revising Chapter 14, Section 31 of the Gillette City Code Regarding Harassing or Obscene Phone Calls and Electronic Communications on Third and Final Reading.
STAFF REFERENCE:
Pat Davidson, Assistant City Attorney
ATTACHMENTS:
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Ordinance Amending 14-31 Harassing Phone