HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (R-94-1022)-06/21/1994
RESOLUTION R-94-1022
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING A TASK FORCE ON YOUTH AT RISK
WHEREAS, the nation is experiencing increases in juvenile related crimes where
youth are both the victims and the perpetrators; and
WHEREAS, although the Colleyville community has one of the lowest crime rates
in the metroplex and has not experienced any major juvenile related
criminal activity, the community should take a proactive role in
addressing this issue; and
WHEREAS, the Colleyville-Grapevine area has already taken steps to address
youth at risk through a recent Summit sponsored by the Grapevine-
Colleyville Independent School District (G-CISD); and
WHEREAS, the cities of Colleyville and Grapevine are working on similar
responses to the youth at risk issue such as the DARE program, a
teen court and the School Resource Officer program.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1.
THAT a fifteen member Task Force on Youth at Risk is established
to review this important question and make recommendations for
actions that the Council might take to reduce the risk to its youth.
Sec. 2.
THAT the Task Force is directed to report its findings to the Council
no later than September 1, 1994.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
Passed by a vote of.3 ayes,
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I nays, and 0
,1994.
abstentions, on this
ATTEST:
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~Harris, CMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
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Cheryl Feigel
Mayor