HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-94 RESOLUTION NO. 1-94
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Port Angeles, Washington, urging congressional
legislation to assist in stopping crime and
violence in our nation's cities and towns.
WHEREAS, America's communities and families are scarred by
increasing numbers of violent crimes; and
WHEREAS, the level of violence associated with criminal
acts also is increasing; and
WHEREAS, no community or family is untouched by incidents
of crime or the fear of being victimized by crime; and
WHEREAS, reductions in the level of crime and reductions in
the level of fear of crime will require enactment of meaningful
national anti-crime legislation as well as work by local
communities and state governments to develop and implement long-
term solutions that deal with both the causes and effects of crime;
and
WHEREAS, the growing violence in our cities demands an end
to national legislative gridlock; and
WHEREAS, achieving a productive partnership to cut crime
will require immediate action by Congress.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Port
Angeles urgently calls upon Congress to enact anti-crime
legislation immediately so that the resources and programs which
such legislation will provide can be utilized on a timely basis --
the need is now.
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such anti-crime legislation
should include:
A balanced approach that includes both enforcement
and prevention programs.
Direct block grant anti-crime funds to cities and
towns, with maximum flexibility allowed in the use
of those funds.
Creation of a federal anti-crime trust fund
financed by dedicated revenues derived from
licensing fees levied on weapons, ammunition, and
weapons dealers.
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Exploration of cooperative programs with the U.S.
military to create education and training programs
for at-risk young people in our cities and towns.
BE, IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the city of Port Angeles
rededicates itself to crime prevention and suppression and calls
upon its citizens to assist in these efforts.
PASSED by the city Council of the City of Port Angeles at
a regular meeting of said Council held on the 5th day of
April , 1994.
ATTEST:
Becky'Jq~-~on, Clt~ Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
C~'~D.- ~(Su~son, City Attorney
R94.01
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