HomeMy WebLinkAboutPR 19316: PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES. (REQUESTED BY COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON) P. R. No. 19316
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION CALLING A PUBLIC HEARING TO
CONSIDER PROHIBITING SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACES
IN THE CITY OF PORT ARTHUR (REQUESTED BY
COUNCILMEMBER HAMILTON)
WHEREAS, Councilmember Hamilton has requested that the City of
Port Arthur pass an ordinance addressing public health and welfare
issues by prohibiting smoking in public places; and
WHEREAS, the City of Port Arthur deems it in the public' s
interest to have a public hearing to consider the input and public
comment as to prohibit smoking in public places within the
boundaries of the City.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1 . That the facts and opinions in the preamble are
true and correct .
Section 2 . That a public hearing to consider whether or
not to pass an Ordinance prohibiting smoking in public places
within the boundaries of the City of Port Arthur shall be held on
Tuesday, April 5, 2016 at 6: 00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers,
Fifth Floor, City Hall, 444 4th Street.
Section 3 . That notice of the public hearing shall be
published at least fifteen days prior in the official newspaper of
the City prior to consideration by the City Council.
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Section 4 . That a copy of the caption of this Resolution
be spread upon the Minutes of the City Council .
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of
A. D. , 2016, at a Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port
Arthur, by the following vote: AYES :
Mayor:
Councilmembers :
NOES:
MAYOR
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED ' S,,TO FORM:
CITY A •R '
APPROVED FOR ADMINISTRATION:
CITY MANAGER
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