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Adopt Resolution approving Fire Department Burn Ban 25-01
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DESCRIPTION
Currently Polk County is experiencing dry weather conditions over an extensive period of time resulting in over 50% of Polk County averaging over 500 on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index. Pursuant to Polk County Ordinance No. 2008-015, as amended, (“Ordinance”), on April 15, 2025, the Polk County Fire Chief adopted Declaration of Fire Department Burn Ban 25-01. Pursuant to the Ordinance, the Board of County Commissioners must adopt a resolution approving the Fire Department Burn Ban at its next regular meeting.
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None.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Breezi Hicks
Assistant County Attorney
863-534-6436