§ 32-29. Disabled parking space violations; utilization of revenues.

(a)

A fine of $250.00 is hereby imposed for violations involving illegal parking in parking spaces designated under Fla. Stat. §§ 316.1955 and 316.1956 for disabled persons. A law enforcement officer or parking enforcement specialist who discovers a vehicle parked in violation of this subsection may issue a ticket, in the form used by the City for parking violations, to the driver or, if the vehicle is unattended, attach the ticket to the vehicle in a conspicuous place. The liability for payment of the parking ticket is pursuant to Fla. Stat. § 316.1967.

(b)

Such fine shall be utilized in the following manner:

(1)

One-third ( 1/3 ) is to be deposited in the fine and forfeiture account to defray expenses for the administration of this section.

(2)

Two-thirds ( 2/3 ) is to be used to provide funds to improve accessibility and equal opportunity to qualified physically disabled persons in the County and to provide funds to the Monroe County Commission for the handicapped to conduct public awareness programs in the County concerning physically disabled persons.

(Code 1999, § 11-2)