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INTRODUCED BY: Mr. Crow DATE: April 25, 2011 BILL NO.: 9114 ORDINANCE NO: 6852 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 3 OF THE UNIVERSITY CITY MUNICIPAL CODE, RELATING TO DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRATION, BY ENACTING THEREIN A NEW CHAPTER TO BE KNOWN AS "CHAPTER 3.01 DOMESTIC PARTNERSHIP REGISTRY" AND PROVIDING A PENALTY. WHEREAS, the City of University City is comprised of diverse and varied individuals, families and communities; WHEREAS, the City values this diversity; WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the City of be responsive to the changing needs of society and to treat all persons fairly and equitably; WHEREAS, the City seeks to promote economic development by attracting and retaining new residents, businesses and industries, and assisting businesses, industries and universities in the recruitment of a talented and diverse workforce; WHEREAS, the City recognizes that relationships of mutual support, caring and commitment foster emotional and psychological bonds which, in turn, foster healthy neighborhoods, economic growth and economic stability; WHEREAS, a Domestic Partnership registry will create a way to recognize relationships of mutual support, caring and commitment, where the parties to the relationship participate to support the common welfare of each other and intend to continue in this manner; and WHEREAS, the establishment of a registry for recognition of domestic partners will facilitate public and private employers, businesses and universities in the provision of health benefits, visitation of a patient in health care facilities, and other important recognition to a registered partner. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. Title 3 of the University City Municipal Code, relating to domestic partnership, is hereby amended by enacting therein a new chapter to be known as "Chapter 3.01, Section 3.01.010 Domestic Partnership Registry", which shall read as follows: F i i 3