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• a ' # 111 m1111°'''J ORDINANCE NO. 3135-09 An Ordinance relating to Regulation of Vessels, Amending Ordinance 1246-86 §1 (part), 1986 (Chapter 12.02 EMC), Adding Sections to Ordinance 1246-86 §1 (part), Repealing a Section of Ordinance 1246-86 §1 (part), and Amending Section 1 of Ordinance 3051-08 as amended by Section 3 of Ordinance 2834-05 (EMC 12.02.175). Whereas, the State of Washington legislature and State Parks and Recreation Commission have made numerous revisions to vessel regulation legislation and rules since Everett enacted Ordinance No. 1246-86 §1 (part) (Regulation of Vessels); and Whereas, continued receipt of boating safety grant monies is dependent in part upon enforcement of State vessel regulations laws and rules; and Whereas, the City of Everett has the power to license, regulate, control or restrain boats used in its jurisdiction; and Whereas, the City of Everett has the power to provide for the punishment of all practices dangerous to public health or safety, and to make regulations necessary for the preservation of public health, peace and good order and to provide for the punishment of all persons charged with violating any city ordinances; and Whereas, the Everett Municipal Court has the authority to hear and determine pursuant to Chapter 7.80 RCW civil infractions that are established by municipal ordinance and that are committed within the jurisdiction of the municipality, and Whereas, the Everett City Council deems it appropriate for the city's vessel regulations to be the same as State vessel regulations; NOW, THEREFORE,THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: Section 1: Ordinance 1246-86 §1 (part), 1986 (EMC 12.02.010), which reads as follows: Definitions. When used in this chapter the following words and phrases shall have the meanings designated in this section unless a different meaning is expressly provided or unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.