HomeMy WebLinkAbout1985-020-02/05/1985-SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 1133 REGARDING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES RESOLUTION 85-20
OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS
SUPPORTING HOUSE BILL 1133
REGARDING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
WHEREAS, HB 1133 has been introduced to the Colorado State Legislature
by Representative James E. Moore (Lakewood) ; and
WHEREAS, HB 1133 declares smoke from tobacco and plant products to be
a form of pollution and a matter of public concern; and
WHEREAS, HB 1133 would ban smoking in public places and public meet-
ings as defined in §25-14-102(2) , C.R.S. and enlarges that definition to
include airports, train stations and institutions; and
WHEREAS, on November 6, 1984, the citizens of Fort Collins voted to ,
adopt Ordinance No. 23, 1984 which restricts smoking in public places in
the City of Fort Collins; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Fort Collins wishes to support
this legislation which would restrict smoking in public places in the State
of Colorado.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT
COLLINS that the Council of the City of Fort Collins strongly supports HB
1133 which would broaden the restrictions on smoking in public places in
the State of Colorado as set forth in Article 14 of Title 25 of the Colo-
rado State Statutes.
Passed and adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council held this
5th day of February, A.D. 1985.
Mayor
ATTEST:
ity Ulerk