File #: 25-0689   
Type: Consent Agenda Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 4/16/2025 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 5/6/2025 Final action:
Title: Adopt Resolution approving Fire Department Burn Ban 25-01
Attachments: 1. Resolution to Declare Burn Ban
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SUBJECT

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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.  

 

 

RECOMMENDATION

Adopt Resolution approving Fire Department Burn Ban 25-01

 

 

FISCAL IMPACT

None.

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Breezi Hicks

Assistant County Attorney

863-534-6436