HomeMy Public PortalAboutRES-CC-2007-15Resolution #15-2007
REGULATING THE USE OF FIREWORKS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS WITHIN
MOAB CITY LIMITS
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 increased fire hazards; 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 material; 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 materials within Moab City Limits for the period of July 11 — November 1, 2007,
and to prohibit any fire source or combustible material, including smoking, within 150 feet of
Mill Creek and Pack Creek for the same period.
NOW, THEREFORE, WE, the Governing Body of the City of Moab do hereby resolve that use
of fireworks and combustible materials within Moab City Limits for the period of July 11
through November 1, 2007 is prohibited, and that the use or generation of any fire source or
combustible material, including smoking, within 150 feet of Mill Creek and Pack Creek is
prohibited. Violations of said prohibitions are punishable by a fine of not more than $500, or
imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or by both such fine and imprisonment.
This resolution shall take effect immediately upon passage.
Passed and adopted by action of the Governing Body of Moab City in open session this
10t day of July, 2007.
CITY O MOAB
B y:
David L. Sakriso
Mayor
Attest:
Rachel Ellison
City Recorder
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