1842RESOLUTION NO. ~ ~-1.~,
A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION TO STUDY, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT RULES
AND REGULATIONS REGARDING SMOKING IN THE PUBLIC PARKS
IN THE CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Section 2.18.050 of the West Memphis Municipal Code authorizes the
Parks and Recreation Commission to adopt such rules and regulations as deemed necessary for
the proper management of the parks; and
WHEREAS, tobacco smoking has long been recognized as a major cause of death and
disease, responsible for an estimated 434,000 deaths per year in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the health risks affect not only those who smoke, but also those who are
exposed to environmental tobacco smoke (ETS), commonly known as "second-hand" smoke; and
WHEREAS, ETS has been designated a Class A carcinogen by the Environmental
Protection Agency, and even when insufficient to cause cancer, ETS exposure can pose other
health hazards for non-smokers, such as allergic reactions, and it can also be a source of
discomfort and annoyance; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of West Memphis finds it advisable for the
Parks and Recreation Commission to study, develop and implement rules and regulations
regarding smoking in the city's public parks;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF WEST MEMPHIS, ARKANSAS, THAT the Parks and Recreation Commission is
hereby requested to study, develop and implement such rules and regulations as the Commission
finds to be appropriate regarding smoking in the public parks in the City of West Memphis.
ADOPTED this y~h day of ~ Gtt~ , 2006.
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WILLIAM H. JOHNSO .MAYOR
ATTEST:
PHI ,CITY CLERK
SPONSORED BY:
RECEIVED
City Clerk's Office
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