HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002-123 Council ResolutionCITY OF LINO LAKES
RESOLUTION NO. 02 -123
RESOLUTION PROCLAMING OCTOBER 2002 CRIME PREVENTION MONTH:
WHEREAS, the vitality of our city depends on how safe we keep our homes,
neighborhoods, workplaces, and communities because crime and fear diminish the quality of life
for all;
WHEREAS, crime and fear of crime destroy our trust in others and in institutions,
threatening the community's health and prosperity;
WHEREAS, people of all ages must be made aware of what they can do to prevent
themselves, their families, neighbors, and co-workers from being harmed by drugs, violence, and
other crime;
WHEREAS, the personal injury, financial loss, and community deterioration resulting
from crime are intolerable and require action by the whole community;
WHEREAS, crime prevention initiatives must include but go beyond self protection and
�-- security to promote collaborative efforts to make neighborhoods safer for all ages and to develop
positive educational and recreational opportunities for young people;
WHEREAS, adults must invest time, resources, and police support in effective
prevention and intervention strategies for youth, and teens must be engaged in driving crime
from their communities;
WHEREAS, effective crime prevention programs excel because of partnerships among
law enforcement, other government agencies, civic groups, schools, faith communities,
businesses, and individuals as they help to nurture communal responsibility and instill pride;
NOW, THEREFORE, We, the Lino Lakes City Councilmembers, do hereby proclaim October
2002 as Crime Prevention Month in Lino Lakes and urge all citizens, government agencies,
public and private institutions, and businesses to recognize the power of prevention and work
together for the common good.
Ann :. ' , City Clerk
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Bergeson, Mayor
AGENDA ITEM 5 - D
STAFF ORIGINATOR: David J. Pecchia, Chief of Police
Public Safety Director
DATE September 23, 2002
TOPIC
VOTES REQUIRED
('BACKGROUND II
Crime Prevention Month 2002
Resolution No. 02-123
Simple Majority
Crime prevention month was designed to heighten crime prevention
awareness, generate support and participation in local anticrime
efforts among civic groups, schools, faith communities,
businesses, and individuals as they help to nurture communal
responsibility and instill pride throughout the City of Lino
Lakes.
Staff is requesting that council acknowledge and read the
attached proclamation in our support of designating the month of
October 2002 as Crime Prevention Month in the City of Lino Lakes
and approve Resolution No. 02-123.
'OPTIONS II
1. Motion to approve
2. Motion to deny
('RECOMMENDATION 1
OPTION 1 - Approve support of Crime Prevention Month and
adopt Resolution No. 02-123.