HomeMy WebLinkAboutReso 044-91 DrugFreeZonesRESOLUTION NO. 44 - 91
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
OF THE CITY OF DUBLIN
ESTABLISHING DRUG FREE SCHOOL AND PLAYGROUND ZONES
WITHIN 1000 FEET OF
DUBLIN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND RECREATION AREAS
WHEREAS, the sale of drugs to children is particularly deplorable
in that it is illegal, destroys young lives, has disastrous effects on
the family and community and ultimately the quality of life in our
community; and
WHEREAS, the United States Code, Section 845 and 845a of Title 21
provides for enhanced penalties for persons who distribute drugs to
individuals under the age of 21 or who distribute drugs within 1000 feet
of schools; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin may request through the U. S. Attorney
General's Office Federal prosecution of violators of Section 845 and
845a of the United States Code; and
WHEREAS, the Health and Safety Code of the State of California,
Section 11353.6, provides for enhanced penalties for persons who
distribute drugs to anyone under the age of 18 within 1000 feet of
schools and playgrounds; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dublin may request through the Alameda County
District Attorney's Office, state prosecution of violators of Section
11353.6 HaS.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that to the extent authorized by
law, the City Council of the City of Dublin does hereby provide the
establishing of "Drug Free School and Playground Zones" within 1000 feet
of public and private elementary and secondary schools and playgrounds;
and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that by copy of this resolution, the U. S.
Attorney General's Office and the Alameda County District Attorney's
Office will encourage Federal and State prosecution to the maximum
extent possible for all drug offenders violating the City of Dublin's
"Drug Free Zones."
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 28th day of May, 1991.
AYES: Councilmembers Howard, Jeffery, Moffatt, & Mayor Snyder
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilmember Burto~~
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