HomeMy Public PortalAboutPKT-CC-2017-07-18City of Moab
217 East Center Street
Moab, Utah 84532-2534
Main Number (435) 259-5121
Fax Number (435) 259-4135
Memorandum
To: Councilmembers and Media
From: Mayor David L. Sakrison
Date: 7/14/2017
Re: Special City Council Meeting
Mayor:
Council:
David L. Sakrison
Kyle Bailey
Rani Derasary
Heila Ershadi
Kalen Jones
Tawny Knuteson-Boyd
The City of Moab will hold a Special Moab City Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 18, 2017 at
12:00 PM. The purpose of this meeting will be:
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Consideration and possible approval of An Ordinance Imposing a temporary ban on the discharge of certain
types of fireworks within City limits.
The meeting will begin in the Council Chambers at th
City Center, 17 East tenter treet, Moab, Utah.
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Mayor David L. Sakrison
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations during this meeting should
notify the Recorders Office at 217 East Center Street, Moab, Utah 84532; or phone (435) 259-5121 at least three (3) working
days prior to the meeting.
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ORDINANCE #2017-31
AN ORDINANCE IMPOSING A TEMPORARY BAN ON THE DISCHARGE OF
CERTAIN TYPES OF FIREWORKS WITHIN CITY LIMITS
The following findings describe the intent and purpose of this ordinance:
a. Section 15A-5-202.5 and 53-7-225 of the Utah Code provides that a municipal legislative
body may prohibit ignition or use of ignition sources, including fireworks, in fire risk areas of the
City, or when climactic conditions present a risk of fire.
b. The City has serious concerns of the safety and welfare of its residents and visitors.
c. The City finds that its residents have continued the use of eworks, even after the Fourth
of July holiday, and will see continued use for the upcoming P. -er Day.
d. Historically, the City has had problems with fires sta . dangerous fires in
overgrown and riparian areas within the City.
e. Areas surrounding the City have imposed ce
conditions and enhanced risk of fire danger. Manti-La
implemented Stage I fire restrictions on the
Ranger District beginning on July 12`h at 12:
significantly. The Stage I restrictions • hibit
campgrounds with approved grat
briquets and other fire devices
in an enclosed vehicle or buildi
prohibiting open fires, s
in the unincorporated
restrictions due to the extreme dry
onal Forest's fire managers have
1 Forest, Moab and Monticello
t g until conditions improve
ires o tside designated Forest Service
res installed. Open fires includes charcoal
n/off switch. Smoking will be allowed only
has similarly enacted a fire restriction
rs, and the discharge of fireworks, effective June 30, 2017
f. The City has d- . • fined t due to extreme dry conditions and the enhanced risk of fire
danger throughout the Cit e ' needs to impose a temporary ban on the discharge of certain
fireworks throughout the Cit its.
g. The City has determined the discharge of aerial and/or explosive fireworks would be
careless and negligent.
BE IT ENACTED by the Moab City Municipal Council as follows:
Section 1. Purpose
The purpose of this Ordinance is to impose a temporary ban on the discharge of certain
fireworks, throughout the entire limits of the City of Moab pursuant to Section 15A-5-205.5 and
53-7-225. The provisions and prohibitions enacted are in pursuance of and for the purpose of
securing and promoting the public health and general welfare of persons in Moab in their use of
fireworks in Moab as to:
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A. Provide for safety and to prevent fire hazards;
B. Eliminate damage to property, animals, humans, as may be
exacerbated by the use of fireworks;
C. Reduce the need to expend taxpayer funds to contain fires that could
be ignited by the use of fireworks; and
D. Reduce exposure of Moab residents and visitors to personal injury
and property damage.
Section 2. Definitions.
1. Prohibited fireworks. Fireworks not allowed in ' limits include those that fly,
explode (report), or travel more than six (6) feet • _round. Prohibited fireworks
include display fireworks, defined in § 53-7- : ), . • . Display fireworks
includes aerial shells, salutes, roman candl ash shells, ets, mortars,
firecrackers, bottle rockets, aerial rocke r similar plosives.
Section 3. Temporary Ban on the DischarProhibited Fireworks.
It is unlawful for any person to disch.,. �'bi�Ced firework within the Moab City
limits commencing on • ntinu g through or
until the ban is lifted by the Moab
Section 4. Effective
This Ordinanc
Section 5.
mediately upon enactment.
Any person violating Ordinance by discharging prohibited fireworks of any kind
shall be guilty of a Class B Misdemeanor and subject to the penalties therein. The Moab City
Police Department shall have the authority to enforce this Ordinance.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City of Moab City Council on this
day of , 2017.
SIGNED: ATTEST
David L. Sakrison, Mayor Rachel Stenta, Recorder
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