02/26/2008 Resolutions 2008-79RESOLUTION 2008-79
WHEREAS, the City Council for the City of Grand Island, on February 12, 2008,
adopted Resolution No. 2008-55, which resolution places upon the May primary ballot, a smoking
ban proposal; and
WHEREAS, in consideration of Resolution No.2008-55, a model ordinance had been
prepared, which model ordinance could be adopted if the majority of voters at the next general
election approve the ballot measure and said model ordinance was available for public inspection at
the office of the Grand Island City Clerk; and
WHEREAS, the Nebraska State Legislature has been considering Legislative Bill
395, which contains language for a statewide smoking ban, some of which language clarifies the
definitions of the previously proposed model ordinance; and
WHEREAS, it is recommended that the definition of the section pertaining to "inside
area" and that the additional definition concerning residence as used as daycare be included in the
model ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF GRAND ISLAND, NEBRASKA that the model ordinance previously on file with
the office of the Grand Island City Clerk, with the addition of the LB 395 definitions for "inside
area" and "place of employment" be included in the model ordinance and that the model ordinance,
with the amendments, is hereby resolved to be the proposed language of the smoking ban for the
City of Grand Island if the ballot measure approved in Resolution No. 2008-55 is approved by a
majority of the voters.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Grand Island, Nebraska, February 26, 2008.
Margaret ornady, Mayor
Attest:
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RaNae Edwards, City Clerk
Approved as to Form
February 25, 2008 a City Attorney