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JEFFERSON COUNTY
STATE OF WASHINGTON
In the Matter of: Declaring
a Jefferson County Burning Ban on
Open Debris Burning Other than
Recreational Fires Based Upon the
Department of Natural Resources
Fire Danger Index
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RESOLUTION NO. 43-05
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has the authority vested under Chapter 173-425-050 [3] [iii]
Washington Administrative Code "Curtailments" for Jefferson County to declare a fire danger
burn ban in areas under its statutory jurisdiction, in addition to the statutory authority vested to the
Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Olympic Clean Air Agency; and,
WHEREAS, Jefferson County has enacted the authority to establish a regulatory program
per Resolution No. 42-05 adopted on June 28, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs have requested that the County
Commissioners implement a countywide burning ban during the summer months of July and
August of2005, with additional months if needed; and,
WHEREAS, fire precaution and safeguards against hazards to life safety and property from
the dangerous conditions associated with fires protects citizens, fire fighters, emergency
responders, and private property; and,
WHEREAS, the Department of Natural Resources assesses fire prevention, maintains a
fuel management mapping system, and compiles a fuel moisture map; and,
WHEREAS, The Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby wish to promote the
health, safety and welfare of its citizens under the statutory purposes of said Washington Clean Air
Act; and,
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners hereby
declare a burning ban on debris disposal open burning other than recreational fires as defined in
WAC 173-425 concurrent with the fire danger rating system ofthe Department of Natural
Resources (DNR). Should the DNR issue a moderate level for fire danger (or any other level
indicating a greater risk of fire) and recommend to local jurisdictions a burning ban, then this ban
on burning open debris other than recreational fires shall immediately become effective.
. 5 July
Approved thIS _ day of ,2005.
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BOARD 9F CC}MMISSIONERS
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Patrick M. Rodgers, Member
ATTEST:
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.~ie Matthes, CMC
Deputy Clerk of the Board