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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />ORDINANCE NO. 4120-25 <br /> <br />An ORDINANCE Relating to Service Facility Buffer Zones codified under chapter 9.54 EMC, AMENDING <br />Ordinance 3957-23. <br /> <br />WHEREAS, <br /> <br />A. In May 2023, the City Council adopted Ordinance 3957-23, which created Service Facility Buffer <br />Zones. This ordinance was codified as chapter 9.54 EMC. <br /> <br />B. Section 7 of Ordinance 3957-23 is a “sunset clause.” It states that Ordinance 3957-23 “expires on <br />December 31, 2025.” <br /> <br />C. The City Council has determined that it is in the public interest that Ordinance 3957-23 not expire <br />and that its sunset clause should be extended until December 31, 2027. <br /> <br />D. Moreover, the public interest is served by establishing a process to update City Council on the <br />status of designated qualifying high-impact location and designated qualifying service locations. <br /> <br />E. The City of Everett has the power to provide for the punishment of all practices dangerous to <br />public health or safety, and to make necessary for the preservation of public health, peace, and <br />good order, and to provide for the punishment of all persons charged with violating any City <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY OF EVERETT DOES ORDAIN: <br /> <br />Section 1. Section 7 of Ordinance 3957-23 states: “This ordinance expires on December 31, 2025.” <br />Ordinance 3957-23 is hereby amended to state: “This ordinance expires on December 31, 2027.” <br />Accordingly, Chapter 9.54 EMC will expire on December 31, 2027. Chapter 9.54 EMC will remain in full <br />force and effect until December 31, 2027, or until City Council repeals or otherwise amends it by <br />ordinance. <br /> <br />Section 2. EMC 9.54 is amended to add the following section as EMC 9.54.060: <br /> <br />A. Whenever the Mayor designates a new designated qualifying high-impact location or designated <br />qualifying service location under EMC 9.54.030, the Mayor or his or her designee shall report <br />such designation to City Council. <br /> <br />B. City Administration shall, from time to time, but at least annually, provide a status report to City <br />Council on all designated qualifying high-impact locations and designated qualifying service