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^t V. Public Education As the staff proceeded through the review and reV1Slon process for Business ~ Regulations, the need. for an on-going public education program became ~ increasingly important as a future idea to address. Those staff involved in field enforcement are continually aware of persons who,are lIignorantll of the law rather than intentionally not abiding by it. It is also a common experience of staff that people comply with the law once they are aware of them. Traveling carnivals provide a good example of the need for educating the public both on an ongoing basis and as violations are seen. Currently, the State does an electrical inspection of traveling carnival equipment. Carnivals are also required to obtain a Fire Safety Business License from the City.' The City inspects to make sure there are fire lanes and that flammable liquids are appropriately stored. Because of the number of cities visited by a traveling carnival it is not uncommon for the business to be unsure of the need fora license. As City officials note such an activity setting up, we take the opportunity to inform them of our City's regulations and the need for a City inspection. We can also inform shopping center, which are common location sites for traveling carnivals, about the need for a Fire Safety Business License and inspection by the City. In the future, it would be helpful to design a public information program about City health and safety regulations and be able to print material appropriate to the types of businesses we regulate. City departments have also discussed the benefit of periodically informing businesses of new State and City laws and providing safety information. -- VI. Act ion Staff for the Eugene Development Department. Eugene Police Department, Eugene Fire Department, and Public Works Department recommend that the Eugene City Council take action on Bustness Regulations that are intended to protect the public health and safety, and repeal regulations that no longer need to be regulated in Chapter 3 of the Eugene Code. SLS:edsls064 6/85 e -Q- v