HomeMy WebLinkAbout960 - REGARDING alcohol abuse in our community. Int. 10/19/2004. Approved 10/19/04RESOLUTION NO. 960
A RESOLUTION CONCERNING ALCOHOL ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY
WHEREAS, the Boulder City Council has a responsibility to lead in addressing the critical issues
of health, safety, and well being stemming from alcohol abuse within the city; and
WHEREAS, alcohol abuse is a multi-faceted social problem with many causes, requiring the
efforts of the entire community to address; and
WHEREAS, Boulder is not alone in experiencing the impacts of alcohol abuse, as indicated by
recent alcohol-related incidents in other communities; and
WHEREAS, leaders of the University of Colorado have re-committed to changing the
prominence of alcohol in the culture of student life, and University officials have asked for
support from the City in this effort; and
WHEREAS, the City of Boulder participates with the University of Colorado and community
members on a University-City Oversight Committee to address issues of mutual concern,
including alcohol abuse; and
WHEREAS, the University of Colorado Student Union and the City already cooperate in
promoting personal responsibility among students through joint funding of the University
Liaison, a position that provides education and outreach to support the quality of life of students
who live off campus; and
WHEREAS, the City's ability to influence beverage licensing policies, code enforcement and
zoning and land use regulations aze other areas where changes in City codes, programs or
practices might compliment the efforts of the University of Colorado; and
WHEREAS, ways the City can address alcohol abuse should not focus simply on legal options
but also on the City's human service and community education programs as well as partnerships
with the University of Colorado, University of Colorado Student Union, Boulder County, the
Boulder Valley School District, the Human Services Coordinating Council and others;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
BOULDER:
The City of Boulder recognizes and encourages the University of Coloradds commitment to
changing a culture among CU students in which high-risk use of alcohol is tragically too
common, and the City of Boulder will cooperate with the University of Colorado's efforts.
The City of Boulder will address, to the extent it is capable, the health and safety issues
associated with alcohol abuse in the greater community.
The City of Boulder will participate in community-wide efforts, involving both private and
public sector leaders from throughout Boulder County and the region, to better understand the
causes of alcohol abuse and consider appropriate, collaborative solutions.
The City of Boulder, as part of this community-wide effort, will undertake a review of City
beverage licensing policies, code enforcement and zoning and land use regulations in order to
identify the existing and relevant authorities available to the City. Staff shall propose policy and
ordinance changes, if appropriate, to address identified concerns.
The City of Boulder will review the impacts of past efforts to address alcohol abuse and underage
alcohol use, including an analysis of the unintended consequences of past efforts.
Approved this 19th day of October , 2004.
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ATTEST:
City Clerk on behalf of the
Director of Finance and Retor