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r j <br /> RESOLUTION NO. R.99-171 <br /> RESOLUTION REGARDING HALLOWEEN <br /> WHEREAS, the Council recognizes that the Halloween activity commonly known as <br /> trick or treat is one of long standing tradition in the community; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the Council also recognizes that past experience has shown that there can be <br /> risks attendant thereon particularly to children; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the Council has been made aware of many organized activities and events <br /> being made available in the community as substitutes to be engaged in on Halloween in lieu of <br /> trick or treat; and, <br /> WHEREAS, the Council is reluctant to address such risks by totally prohibiting trick or <br /> treat, believing instead that if proper care, caution and supervision is exercised said risks can be <br /> greatly reduced and curtailed. <br /> NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br /> DECATUR, ILLINOIS: <br /> Section 1. That the Council does hereby urge that children and those responsible for <br /> them and their safety refrain from engaging in trick or treat and in lieu thereof attend the <br /> activities and functions being made available on Halloween. <br /> Section 2. That, if it is found to be unacceptable to refrain from trick or treat, the Council <br /> urges and directs that such activity be confined to the evening of October 31 st between the hours <br /> of 6:00 o'clock P.M. and 8:00 o'clock P.M., and that such be done so as to accord with the , <br /> suggestions and practices set out on the list thereof attached hereto. <br /> PRESENTED and ADOPTED this 4th day of October, 1999. <br /> � I�I <br /> M. Howley, Ma I <br /> ATTEST: <br /> .�— <br /> � <br /> �C-�e - ����� <br /> Celeste F. Harris, City C rk <br />