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ARF- 6027

2. C.

Work Session

Meeting Date:	04/28/2020
Submitted By:	Jacque Sanders, Deputy County Manager/Librarian
Department:	Deputy County Mgr/Library District

Information

Request/Subject

Discussion on updating Ordinance No. 11-02 - Open Outdoor Fire Restrictions

Background Information

Gila County has had an Open Outdoor Fire Ordinance since 1998. It was updated in 2001, and again in 2011. In general, Ordinance No. 11-02 states that any time the United States Forest Service (USFS) issues an order placing restrictions on fires within the Tonto National Forest, Gila County follows suit on private property within the unincorporated areas of the County.

Since 2011, the USFS Tonto National Forest has often implemented restrictions by ranger district; however, the County ordinance does not have this flexibility. In addition, the ordinance has a specific definition of 'barbecues' which are an exception to the ban; however, the definition does not address the newer types of pellet fed smokers and grills, nor does it allow for briquets in the barbecue definition.

To be compliant with A.R.S. § 11-251.05, the Board is required to hold a public hearing with at least fifteen days' notice to adopt, amend or repeal an ordinance; therefore, this item is for discussion at this time.

Evaluation

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Conclusion

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Recommendation

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Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion regarding Ordinance No. 11-02 - Open Outdoor Fire and potential items for inclusion for revision. (Jacque Sanders)

Attachments
Ordinance 11-02
Draft Ordinance for Discussion
National Forest Fire Restrictions Definitions