28.
Commissioners Court - Regular Session
- Meeting Date:
- 08/27/2024
- Title:
- Williamson County Burn Ban
- Submitted For:
- Hank Jones
- Submitted By:
- Hank Jones, Fire Marshal Spec Ops-Hazmat
- Department:
- Fire Marshal Spec Ops-Hazmat
- Agenda Category:
- Regular Agenda Items
Information
Agenda Item
Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the issuance of a county-wide burn ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge the authority to lift the order banning outdoor burning if conditions improve.
Background
The current conditions in Williamson County are: Average KBDI value of 583 (Scale of 1-800) with portions of the County experiencing a high value of 689. Currently, 100% of Williamson County is classified by the U.S. Drought Monitor Scale as D0 "abnormally dry", and there is minimum forecasted rain that could deliver adequate amounts to reverse the drying trend. The combination of above average temperatures, heated winds and lower daytime relative humidity values are creating a public safety hazard that would be exacerbated by outdoor burning.
Fiscal Impact
| From/To | Acct No. | Description | Amount |
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Attachments
Form Review
| Inbox | Reviewed By | Date |
|---|---|---|
| County Judge Exec Asst. | Becky Pruitt | 08/21/2024 10:32 AM |
- Form Started By:
- hank.jones
- Started On:
- 08/20/2024 05:33 PM
- Final Approval Date:
- 08/21/2024