A resolution extending the expiration date for the juvenile curfew provisions of the Metropolitan Code of Laws until June 30, 2010.

WHEREAS, Ordinance No. BL99-1, enacted on November 16, 1999, established a juvenile curfew applicable within the area of the Metropolitan Government, which is codified in section 11.28.200, et seq., of the Metropolitan Code of Laws; and

WHEREAS, section 11.28.280 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws provides that the curfew provisions of the code shall be null and void after the 30th day of June, 2005, unless extended by resolution of the Metropolitan Council; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has determined that the juvenile curfew laws have been effective in reducing unlawful activity by juveniles and have promoted the public good, safety and welfare; and

WHEREAS, the Metropolitan Council has further determined that it is in the best interest of the public health, safety, and general welfare that the juvenile curfew provisions of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be extended until June 30, 2010.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the provisions of Section 11.28.200 through Section 11.28.280 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws be and the same are hereby extended until the 30th day of June, 2010.

Section 2. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: David Briley

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Referred:	Public Safety Committee
Introduced:	February 15, 2005
Adopted:	February 15, 2005
Approved:	February 16, 2005
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