This ordinance, being necessary for the health, welfare and safety of the city and its residents, shall be liberally construed to effect its purposes. Furthermore, the city council hereby declares that this ordinance is an exercise of the power granted to the city by the City Charter and the Constitution of the state and is an exercise by the city of its powers as to municipal affairs and its police powers, and this ordinance shall be liberally construed to uphold its validity under the laws of the state.
(Ord. 1423 (part))