TO: Mayor and Members of City Council
THRU: Douglas J. Hewett, ICMA-CM, City Manager
FROM: Jeffrey Yates, Assistant City Manager
DATE: November 6, 2023
RE:
Title
Every Town for Gun Safety
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
ALL
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Relationship To Strategic Plan:
GOAL I - Safe and Secure Community
Executive Summary:
Background:
During the Public Safety Special Meeting on August 16, 2023, consensus of Council was to direct staff to spend time reviewing “Every Town for Gun Safety” ordinances at the municipal level. Every Town for Gun Safety presents many ordinance-related strategies, while others are community-based. The City Attorney’s Office analyzed the use of warning signs and postings around retailers that sell firearms.
This item was placed on the October 23, 2023, City Council agenda as an Administrative Report. Council unanimously voted to move this item forward to the November Work Session for presentation.
Issues/Analysis:
N/A
Budget Impact:
N/A
Options:
N/A
Recommended Action:
For informational purposes.
Attachments:
City Attorney’s Office - Memorandum