§ 260-1. Purpose.

A. 

The purpose of this chapter is to provide for and establish an annual registration program to promote and protect the health, safety and welfare of the business community and individual citizens of the City of New Rochelle ("City"). As set forth herein, each business subject to this chapter will be required to submit to the City information regarding the business and to pay an annual registration fee. The fee is solely to help pay for the City's administration, coordination and implementation of the program.

B. 

The information collected will assist the City in accomplishing the following:

(1) 

Creating a business directory to promote local businesses and the services/products provided.

(2) 

Providing contact information in the event of an emergency.

(3) 

Providing notification of community events, seminars, etc.

(4) 

Encouraging tourism to New Rochelle.

(5) 

A better understanding of the business community demography.