03-27 Resolution No. 11488 RESOLUTION NO. 11488
RESOLUTION ENDORSING SMOKE-FREE MULTI-UNIT
HOUSING WITHIN THE CITY OF RICHFIELD
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield has the responsibility to ensure the health, wellness,
and safe living conditions of its residents; and
WHEREAS, tobacco smoke is a pollutant containing more than 7,000 chemical
compounds, of which hundreds are toxic and at least 70 are known to cause cancer; and
WHEREAS, according to the US Surgeon General, separating smokers from
nonsmokers, cleaning the air, and ventilating buildings cannot completely eliminate exposure to
secondhand smoke; and
WHEREAS, smoke-free multi-unit housing policies are beneficial for both residents and
property owners; and
WHEREAS, studies have shown secondhand smoke does transfer from one unit to
another in multi-unit housing unit, infringing on the health of individuals living in these properties;
and
WHEREAS, restrictions on indoor smoking motivates smokers to quit and help former
smokers remain smoke free, and
WHEREAS, the City of Richfield supports smoke-free multi-unit housing policies per a
resolution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of Richfield,
Minnesota, as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals contained in the preamble to this Resolution are incorporated
by reference herein.
2. The City of Richfield recognizes the health risks of secondhand smoke in multi-unit
housing and the necessity of smoke-free housing.
3. The City of Richfield supports property owners and managers who create entirely
smoke-free buildings within a multi-unit housing complex.
4. The City of Richfield recognizes that it is empowered to encourage property owners
and managers and all Richfield residents to promote healthy, clean, and safe living
through the adoption of a smoke-free policy.
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Richfield, Minnesota this 27th day of March,
2018.
Pat Elliott, Mayor
ATTEST:
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