Bill 071000
Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the Recreation Department to install surveillance cameras in all Class A and Class B Recreational Facilities, under certain terms and conditions.
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- Nov 15, 2007Referred · CITY COUNCIL
- Nov 15, 2007Introduced · CITY COUNCIL
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..Title Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the Recreation Department to install surveillance cameras in all Class A and Class B Recreational Facilities, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body WHEREAS, Surveillance cameras have been shown to reduce the prevalence of violence in areas of the City; and WHEREAS, The safety of persons who use these facilities is paramount; and WHEREAS, The safety and welfare of Philadelphia's citizens is vital to this Body; now, therefore THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: TITLE 15. PARKS AND RECREATION. * * * CHAPTER 15-600. RECREATION CENTERS. * * * § 15-602. Surveillance Cameras in Class A and Class B Recreational Facilities. (1) The Recreation Department shall install surveillance cameras in all Class A and Class B Recreational Facilities to further enhance the safety of all persons utilizing such facilities. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately. ..End