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R96-16 03-25-96RESOLUTION NO. R96-16 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS, PROHIBITING THE CARRYING OF CONCEALED HANDGUNSAND ANY TYPE OF FIREARM ON CITY-OWNED OR~ LEASED PREMISES; DIRECTING THE CITYMANAGER TO POST THE APPROPRIATE NOTICE THAT POSSESSION OF A CONCEALED HANDGUN AND ANY TYPE OF FIREARM ON CITY-OWNED OR LEASED PREMISES IS PROHIBITED; ESTABLISHING AN EXCEPTION FOR LICENSED PEACE OFFICERS; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO TAKE THOSE STEPS REASONABLE ANDNECESSARY TO DENYENTRY ONTO CITY-OWNED OR LEASED PREMISES BY PERSONS CARRYING CONCEALED HANDGUNS AND FIREARMS OF ANY TYPE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PEARLAND, TEXAS: Section 1. That all persons other than licensed peace officers are prohibited from carrying or possessing concealed handguns or any type of firearm on City-owned or leased premises, including City-owned buildings. This prohibition shall apply whether or not the person is licensed to carry a concealed handgun. City parks shall be included in this prohibition only insofar as legally authorized. Public streets shall not be included in this prohibition. Section 2. That the City Council directs the City Manager or his designee to post the appropriate signage and to provide such other notice, in accordance with Section 30.05 of the Texas Penal Code (the criminal trespass law), to effectuate the Council's directive specified in Section i hereof. Section 3. That the City Manager is authorized to take all steps reasonable and necessary to deny entry or continued presence on City-owned or leased premises to all persons (other than licensed peace officers) possessing concealed handguns or any type of firearm, including prosecution of such violators for the offense of criminal trespass. Section 4. That this Resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its date of passage. PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED ~~ , A.D., 1996. 1 this the ~~ day of TOM REID MAYOR RESOLUTION NO. R96-16 ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: 2