Declarations of legislative intent or of the necessity of legislation for the protection of public health, welfare or safety, which declarations are contained in any ordinance which is codified in this Code, whether or not the substance of the ordinance was modified when codified, may be considered, notwithstanding the repeal of the ordinance, by any court which interprets or adjudges the enforceability of any part of this Code. (Prior code 1.04.190)