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Neighborhood Livability Working Group <br />Increase Fines for Alcohol and Noise Related Offenses <br /> <br />Problem Description <br />Many alcohol and Noise related offenses, such as Minor in Possession of Alcohol, Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to <br />Certain Persons Prohibited, Minors - Falsely Representing Age and Noise Disturbance, are prevalent in and around <br />the campus area. The current amount for these fines does not appear to be an effective deterrent nor does it <br />encourage students to modify their behavior and act more responsibly. In addition, the base fines are considerably <br />lower than other agencies and that presents challenges when the Police Department collaborates with other <br />agencies on law enforcement operations. <br /> <br />Strategy Description <br />se related offenses. <br />The following fines should be reviewed: <br />Minor in Possession of alcohol (EC 4.115(1)) <br /> <br />The current base fine amount for this violation is $250 with a maximum fine of $1,000. <br />Selling or Furnishing Alcohol to Certain Persons Prohibited (EC 4.110 (1&2) <br /> <br />The current base fine amount for this violation is $375 with a maximum fine of $5,000. <br />Noise Disturbance Prohibited (EC 4.080) <br /> <br />The current base fine amount for this violation is $375 with a maximum fine of $500. <br />Noise Disturbance Repeat and Failure to Cease (EC 4.081) <br /> <br />The current base fine amount for this violation is $775 with a maximum fine of $1,500. <br /> <br />Related Goals/Policies <br />Eugene Municipal Court Base Fine Schedule <br /> <br />Costs and Potential Resources <br />Costs to increase the Base Fine Schedule are negligible and should not present any barriers. <br /> <br /> <br />that there will be significant funds to help offset other program costs. <br /> <br />Issues to Consider <br />Base fine schedule changes must be approved by the Eugene Municipal Court Presiding Judge. The <br /> <br />fines if the change could result in a financial deterrent for a person. <br />Base Fines are established to modify behavior and not intended to generate revenue. <br /> <br /> <br />Measuring Effectiveness <br />Statistical data is readily available from the court. The number of alcohol related fines imposed could be tracked <br />and compared to prior years. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />21 <br />Page <br />