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City of Morris, MN Resolution Establishing Tobacco-Free Policy Whereas the City of Morris believes that tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at City-owned or operated facilities is detrimental to their health and can be offensive to those using such facilities; and Whereas the City of Morris has a unique opportunity to create and sustain an environment that supports a non-tobacco norm through a tobacco-free policy, rule enforcement, and adult-peer role modeling on City-owned outdoor recreational facilities; and Whereas the City of Morris believes parents, leaders, and officials involved in recreation are role models for youth and can have a positive effect on the lifestyle choices they make; and Whereas the tobacco industry advertises at and sponsors recreational events to foster a connection between tobacco use and recreation; and Whereas cigarettes,once consumed in public spaces, are often discarded on the ground requiring additional maintenance expenses, diminish the beauty of the City's recreational facilities, and pose a risk to toddlers due to ingestion; and Whereas the City Park Board determines that the prohibition of tobacco use at the City's recreational facilities serves to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of our City. Therefore, be it resolved By the City Council of the City of Morris that the following tobacco-free policy is adopted: Section 1: Tobacco use prohibited in outdoor recreational facilities No person shall use any form of tobacco at or on any City-owned or operated outdoor recreational facilities, including the restrooms, spectator and concession areas. These facilities also include all City-owned parks,playgrounds, athletic fields,walking/biking trails, and beaches. The only exception being the City's campgrounds. Section 2: Enforcement 1. Appropriate signs shall be posted in the above specified areas. 2. The community, especially facility users and staff, will be notified about this policy. 3. Staff will make periodic observations of recreational facilities to monitor for compliance. City officials,parents, and coaches are asked to help in enforcing the compliance to the policy. 4. Any person found in violation of this policy may be subject to immediate ejection from the recreation facility for the remainder of the event. Section 3: Effective Date This policy statement is effective immediately upon the date of adoption. Adopted: March 9, 2004.