HomeMy WebLinkAboutWorkshop re After Action Fireworks Ban JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
WORKSHOP AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
FROM: Mark McCauley, County Administrator
DATE: July 10, 2023
SUBJECT: Workshop: After Action Review of the June 30,2023 County Fireworks Ban
and Related Enforcement Efforts
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
Due to the recent hot, dry weather conditions the Jefferson County Fire Chiefs Association and the
Jefferson County Fire Marshal issued a High Fire Hazard Declaration on Friday, June 30, 2023,
which automatically imposed a ban on fireworks, per Chapter 8.75 Jefferson County Code.
This was the first High Fire Hazard Declaration and associated fireworks ban since the adoption
on Ordinance 03-0314-22 on March 14, 2022.
ANALYSIS:
All would benefit from a review of the events leading up to the declaration, the impact thereof
and the enforcement efforts of local law enforcement.
FISCAL IMPACT:
This request has no fiscal impact.
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Board of County Commissioners discuss the fireworks ban and solicit input from staff,
the fire chiefs and the public.
REVIEWED BY:
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Mark McC y, County Administr r ate