Parks and Recreation Commission Resolution - Smoke Free ParksE IDIAN~-
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THAT CITY COUNCIL DECLARE ALL CITY PARKS TO BE
SMOKE FREE PREMISES.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-2(C)(3) charges the Commission with
proposing and recommending rules and regulations for the control and regulation of the use of the
public park grounds, buildings, and playground facilities; subject to approval by the Mayor and City
Council;
WHEREAS, as to the public, Meridian City Code section 6-3-2(A)(7) prohibits smoking on
any premises in the City where signage is posted declaring such premises to be "smoke free," and as
to City employees, City of Meridian Standard Operating Policy and Procedure no. 7.2 states that
smoking shall not be allowed in City parks designated "smoke free";
WHEREAS, cigarettes consumed in City Parks create litter, increase maintenance expenses,
diminish enjoyment, and pose health and safety risks to children and others related to ingestion,
sanitation, and second-hand smoke inhalation;
WHEREAS, Harold Cox Monument, amini-park located at 33 E. Idaho, is equipped with
litter-prevention devices and does not feature amenities designed to attract underage park users;
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that generally declaring City Parks to be "smoke free"
would be in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of park users;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Parks and Recreation Commission hereby recommends that City
Council declare alI City Pazks, exclusive of parking lots therein, to be smoke free premises, except
that Harold Cox Monument shall not be declared to be smoke free.
Section 2. That the Parks and Recreation Commission hereby recommends that City
Council request that the Pazks and Recreation Department Director put up signs in all City Parks,
exclusive of parking lots therein and Harold Cox Monument, notifying all park users that such
premises are smoke free.
ADOPTED by the Pazks and Recreation Commission of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this
10th day of November, 2010.
APPROVED:
Creg S ele, President
Parks and Recreation Commission
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