HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2002-22Resolution 22-2002
REGULATING THE USE OF FIREWORKS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN
300 FEET OF MILL CREEK AND PACK CREEK
WHEREAS, drought conditions throughout the western United States have necessitated special
fire hazard mitigation measures, and
WHEREAS, drought conditions within the City of Moab have created fire hazards, especially in
the vicinity of Mill Creek and Pack Creek, and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated, Section 53-7-225 provides for the sale and discharge of
Class C common approved explosives, and
WHEREAS, Utah Code Annotated, Section 10-8-47 provides that municipalities may regulate
and prevent the discharge of firearms, rockets, power, fireworks or any other dangerous or
combustible matenal, and
WHEREAS, the Moab City Council has found that it is in the interest of the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens and inhabitants of the City of Moab to prohibit the use of all fireworks and
combustible matenals within 300 feet of Mill Creek and Pack Creek for the period of June 12 —
November 1, 2002,
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Governing Body of the City of Moab do hereby resolve that use
of fireworks and combustible materials within 300 feet of Mill Creek and Pack Creek for the
period of June 12 through November 1, 2002 is prohibited Violations of said prohibitions are
punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or impnsonment for not more than 90 days, or by
both such fine and imprisonment
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage
-OAday of
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
Passed and adopted bbyy �aQc..tion of the Governing Body of Moab City in open session this
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,2002
CITY OF MOAB
By
David L Saknson
Mayor