CITY of ALBUQUERQUE
TWENTY SEVENTH COUNCIL
COUNCIL BILL NO. O-26-14 ENACTMENT NO. ________________________
SPONSORED BY: Joaqu?n Baca
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Adopting The "Enhanced Service And Safety Zone Ordinance" To Provide Better City Services And Enhance Safety Provisions For All To Support Economic Vitality (Baca)
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BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL, THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF ALBUQUERQUE:
SECTION 1. A new Article 23 is hereby created in Chapter 9 of the Revised Ordinances of Albuquerque, 1994, as follows:
? 9-23-1 SHORT TITLE.
This Chapter 9, Article 23 shall be known and cited as the "Enhanced Service and Safety Zone Ordinance."
? 9-23-2 INTENT AND PURPOSE.
The purpose of this Ordinance is to establish a framework that allows the City to designate and manage "Enhanced Service and Safety Zones" aimed at supporting economic vitality, enhancing public safety, improving the cleanliness and accessibility of public right-of-way, and strengthening the overall quality of life in key commercial areas in the City of Albuquerque.
? 9-23-3 FINDINGS.
The City Council makes the following findings:
(A) Certain areas of the City play a critical economic role by demonstrating high levels of commerce, serving as significant employment centers, and acting as key nodes for business activity that contribute to the City's overall economic stability and prosperity.
(B) Certain areas of the City provide important social and community benefits by fostering public engagement and community interaction by supporting local business, providing essential goods and services, activating the public realm, and contributing to neighborhood vibrancy and quality of life.
(C) Directing existing municipal services to designated commercial areas with a demonstrated need for enhanced support will allow for a targeted, intentional approach to prioritizing economic vitality, public safety, community engagement, and connecting the publi...
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