TO: Legislative Committee, City of Joliet
FROM: Todd C. Lenzie, Interim Corporation Counsel
SUBJECT:
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Ordinance Amending Section 2-5 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to Prohibit the Unauthorized Use of the City Seal and Emblems
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BACKGROUND:
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide an overview and analysis of the proposed ordinance amending Section 2-5 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances. The amendment aims to prohibit the unauthorized use of the City of Joliet's seal, flag, badges, and other official emblems by private individuals and businesses. This measure is intended to prevent confusion among residents and protect the integrity of the City's symbols.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet has identified an issue with private businesses and individuals using the City's official seal and emblems on merchandise, such as shirts, without authorization. This unauthorized use has the potential to mislead residents into believing that individuals wearing such merchandise are city employees or have an official affiliation with the City. The proposed ordinance amends Section 2-5 of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances to include specific provisions that prohibit the unauthorized use of the City's seal, flag, badges, and other official emblems.
The key provisions of the ordinance are as follows: The seal of the city is to be used in all cases provided by the laws of the United States, the laws of the several states, and the charter and ordinances of the city, as well as in cases where it is necessary to use a seal by a corporation according to the laws and customs of nations. It shall be unlawful for any person to use the City of Joliet flag, standard, pennant, any City badge, or any imitation or design thereof, without prior approval of the City Council, except for the usual and customary purposes of decoration or display. Violations of this provision will result in fines ranging from twenty-five dollars ($25.00) to two hundred dollars ($200....
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