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Title
Approve an ordinance amending City Code Section 4-3-45 to require signs about suicide, mental health, and safely storing firearms at archery ranges and shooting facilities. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.
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Lead Department
Development Services Department.
Fiscal Note
This item has no fiscal impact.
Prior Council Action:
September 21, 2023 - Council approved Resolution No. 20230921-068 directing the City Manager to initiate amendments to City Code Section 4-3-45 related to design and operation requirements of an archery range or shooting facility.
Additional Backup Information:
In September of 2023, Council approved Resolution No. 20230921-068, which asked the City Manager to prepare an ordinance that would require signs at archery and shooting facilities that provide information about (1) seeking help for a person at risk of suicide; and (2) storing firearms safely. If approved, this ordinance will require archery ranges and shooting facilities to display a sign with information about the national suicide and mental health crisis hotline. Additionally, shooting facilities will be required to display a sign that reminds gun owners how to safely store their guns.