HomeMy WebLinkAbout1993-012-01/19/1993-HUMAN SERVICES POLICY SUPPORT COMMUNITY EFFORTS VIOLENCE RESOLUTION 93-12
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
IN SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY EFFORTS ADDRESSING VIOLENCE
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice Statistics reports that one in four U.S.
households experienced crime in 1991 ; and
WHEREAS, the Bureau of Justice further noted that 5% of U.S. households had
at least one member twelve years of age or older victimized by violent crime; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins follows national and state crime trends,
but historically at a somewhat lower rate of increase; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins continues to experience the challenges
created by incidents of domestic violence, child abuse, serious assaults, and
criminal acts by youthful offenders; and
WHEREAS, the effects of violence on the community in terms of emotional
distress, fear, human suffering and monetary costs are significant; and
WHEREAS, it is recognized that the causes of violence are varied and
present complex societal challenges for which enforcement of laws is only one
component; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Collins desires to continue its development as
a city where all of the people of the community will have an opportunity to live
in a safe and healthy environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
as follows:
Section 1 . That the City Council supports the formulation of broad-based
community efforts designed to address the prevention of violence in the City.
Section 2. That in accordance with the City's Human Services Policy, the
City Council will continue to use its resources and regulatory powers to the
greatest extent possible to provide a safe and healthy environment for the people
of the community.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held the 19th
day of January, A.D. 1993.
Mayor
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