HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 89-30 Resolution Number R89-30
�TRATEGY �Q COMBAT DRUG ABUSE
WHEREAS, the presenee of illegal dru�s and narcotics in our
society has resulted in innumerable problems of human, community,
social and economic dimensions; and
WHEREAS, the consequences of drug related problems are seen in
the loss of human lines , the loss of human spirit , the loss of
economic produetivity, an increase in erime , and the diversion
of publie resourees to address these problems ; and
WHEREAS, a national TMWar on Drugs" has been declared to combat
the importation, trafficking, sale , and abuse of dru�s; and
WHEREAS, there is an essential and eritical role for all levels
of government , the business community, sehools , ehurehes, and
individual citizens in this TMWar on Drugs" ; and
WHER�AS, the Friendswood Drug Prevention Advisory Committee has
examined and defined the substance abuse problem in our community
and has recommended a remediation program in a Final Report ; and
WHEREAS, the City of Friendswood wishes to aecept responsibility
for action in support of anti-drug and substanee abuse efforts ;
NOW, THEREFORE , BE IT RESOLVED that we establish the mission of
Zero Tolerance of Substance Abuse or city policy; and
That we charge the members of the Friendswood Drug Prevention
Advisory Committee with the task of establishing an ongoing
entity, Friendswood Drug Prevention Couneil ; and
That we will consider an ordinance to regulate large parties
where alcohol refreshments will be served ; and
That we will consider an ordinanee which enables the City to
assess the cost of police response to a disorderly party
involving underage drinkers to the owner of the property where
the party oecurrs; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager charge the
Friendswood Police Department with the task of:
1 . Basing its operation on a zero tolerance for violations
of alcohol and drug eontrol laws for �uveniles as well
as adults .
2. Recommending a capacity that supports a consistent ,
focused enforcement program against the use and sale of
illegal drugs.
NOW, THEREFORE, B$ IT R�SOLVED BY THE CITY •COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, STATE OF TEXAS:
1 . That the City of Friendswood supports and aceepts the
responsibility for action in the full support of anti-drug and
substanee abuse efforts.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 6th day of Nov be�, 9 .
�
ayor Paul W. Schrader
AT E T: ,
D lo is Archer, CMC
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