CITY COUNCIL AGENDA ITEM
ACTION REQUESTED:
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Waive the first reading and pass the ordinance amending various sections of the Naperville Municipal Code to replace antiquated language with gender-neutral language (requires six positive votes)
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DEPARTMENT: Community Services
SUBMITTED BY: Pam Gallahue, PhD, Director and Michael DiSanto, City Attorney
BOARD/COMMISSION REVIEW:
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BACKGROUND:
Under New Business at its October 5, 2021 meeting, the City Council directed staff to update the Municipal Code to replace the use of antiquated language with gender-neutral language in order to better represent gender equality.
DISCUSSION:
Staff used the City’s codifier (MuniCode), which specializes in reviewing and editing municipal codes, to identify antiquated language and recommend replacement language that is gender-neutral. MuniCode prepared the attached report describing the changes it recommends to the City’s Municipal Code along with the attached ordinance which will authorize the recommended changes.
FISCAL IMPACT:
A one-time cost of $5,500 to the City’s codifier to make the recommended changes.