Section 15-301. Declaration of policy

The council finds that within the past
  several  years there have been increasing incidences of arson which have
  endangered life and property in some areas of the city; that deaths  and
  serious  injuries  to  many  persons  have  resulted  therefrom and much
  property  has  been  destroyed;  that  extensive  areas  of   burned-out
  buildings  now  blight  parts  of  the  city;  that  arson  hastens  the
  deterioration of communities; that residents are compelled  to  flee  to
  other areas; that businesses and commercial enterprises are compelled to
  close,  many never to open again; that fire insurance premiums increase;
  and that drastic steps are necessary  to  prevent  the  spread  of  this
  problem  to other areas of the city. The council hereby declares that it
  is imperative that a permanent arson strike force  be  established  that
  will foster greater cooperation between the various city agencies in the
  battle to control the arson problem that confronts the city.