08-R356

2008 -- H 8440

Enacted 06/21/08

H O U S E R E S O L U T I O N

RESPECTFULLY URGING THE PAWTUCKET CITY COUNCIL TO RESCIND THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE AMENDMENT OF CHAPTER 286 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET

Introduced By: Representatives O`Neill, San Bento, Kilmartin, Rose, and E Coderre

Date Introduced: June 21, 2008

     WHEREAS, On January 10, 2008 the Pawtucket City Council approved Chapter 2885,

an amendment to Chapter 286 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Pawtucket; and

     WHEREAS, The amendment prohibits the use of “sound-amplifying” equipment at

outdoor feasts and festivals after 10:00 p.m.; and

     WHEREAS, While the amendment was aimed at curtailing the festivities of one

particular event, occurring only once a year, the scope of the restrictions have citywide

implications and could potentially limit or curtail beneficial future activities, resulting in

penalizing innocent parties; and

     WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 of the Rhode Island Constitution states, “All free

governments are instituted for the protection, safety, and happiness of the people. All laws,

therefore, should be made for the good of the whole.” The good of the whole city cannot be

served when laws are created for one event, occurring only once a year, in a small neighborhood

of the city; now, therefore be it

     RESOLVED, That this House of Representatives of the State of Rhode Island and

Providence Plantations hereby respectfully urges the members of the Pawtucket City Council to

set aside the implementation of the Amendment of Chapter 286 of the Code of Ordinances for the

City of Pawtucket until further reconsideration of the facts are deliberated; and be it further

     RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and he hereby is authorized and directed to

transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to the President of the Pawtucket City Council.

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