AI- 774
1.
Special / Executive Session Board of Supervisors Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 06/05/2012
- Title:
- Adopt Ordinance Prohibiting Open Fires
- Submitted By:
- Katie Howard, Board of Supervisors
- Department:
- Board of Supervisors
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Document Signatures:
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Mike Ortega
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
County Administrator
Mandated Function?:
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
Information
Agenda Item Text:
[NOTE: This item will be heard in Open Session.] Adopt Ordinance 042-12 authorizing the prohibition of open fire, campfires and fireworks in the unincorporated area of Cochise County, establishing procedures for the enactment of prohibitions, and prescribing penalties for violations.
Background:
The purpose of this Ordinance is to protect the public health, safety and welfare by establishing procedures for enactment and enforcement of emergency prohibitions of open fires and campfires pursuant to Section 11-251(63) of the Arizona Revised Statues and establishing penalties for violation of such prohibitions.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Record and publish the ordinance in the newspaper; post online. Ordinance is effective 30 days after its adoption.
As this Ordinance is an emergency measure, it will become effective immediately.
As this Ordinance is an emergency measure, it will become effective immediately.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
No prohibition will be in place to prevent open fires n unincorporated area of the county.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
SEE DEPT STEPS, above.