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ORDINANCE NO. ________ <br />An ORDINANCE relating to criminal sentencing, AMENDING Chapter 10.04 EMC. <br />WHEREAS, <br />A.The Everett Community has been negatively affected by crimes such as theft, criminal <br />trespass, criminal mischief, drug-related crimes, and assault. <br />B.These negative effects include financial loss, decreased public order, and decreased public <br />safety. <br />C.Sentences for misdemeanor and gross misdemeanor criminal offenses should be <br />proportional to both the seriousness of the crime and the prior criminal history, taking <br />into consideration the individual’s influence on the community, both positive and <br />negative, and any mitigating factors contributing to the criminal behavior. <br />D.Sentences imposed on repeat offenders that appropriately account for persistent and <br />recurring criminal activity interrupt the cycle of criminal activity and can contribute to <br />increased public safety, decreased recidivism, and more positive long-term outlooks for <br />both offenders and the community. <br />E.The City of Everett has the power to provide for the punishment of all practices dangerous <br />to public health or safety, and to make necessary for the preservation of public health, <br />peace, and good order, and to provide for the punishment of all persons charged with <br />violating any city ordinance. <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br />Section 1. Chapter 10.04 EMC is amended to add the following section: <br />EMC 10.04.XXX <br />Repeat Offender Sentence Enhancement <br />A.At any time prior to trial, the prosecuting attorney may give notice that the City is seeking <br />a Repeat Offender Sentence Enhancement upon conviction of any violation of EMC <br />10.16.010, EMC 10.23.010, EMC 10.35.120, EMC 10.37.010, EMC 10.56.030, EMC <br />3996-23