File #: 16-0694    Version: 1
Type: recognition Status: Filed
File created: 5/26/2016 In control: City Council
Agenda date: 6/14/2016 Final action: 6/14/2016
Title: Special Recognition - Fireworks Ban Reminder
Attachments: 1. 9.48 Weapons and Fireworks.pdf

Title

Special Recognition - Fireworks Ban Reminder

 

Recommended Action

Committee Recommendation:

Not referred to a committee.

 

City Manager Recommendation:

Receive the information.  Briefing only; no action requested

 

Report

Issue:

Whether to receive a short educational presentation by Fire Marshal Robert Bradley on an effort to increase compliance with the City of Olympia’s fireworks ban.

 

Staff Contact:

Robert Bradley, Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief

360.753.8458

 

Presenter(s):

Robert Bradley

 

Background and Analysis:

The citizens of Olympia made it clear to the City that they supported a fireworks ban. That ban was put in place by the City Council and for the last 3 years the Fire Department has used an informational process to help as many residents as possible know about this ban.

 

Assistant Fire Chief, Fire Marshal, Robert Bradley will give a short presentation reminding everyone of the fireworks ban in the City as we approach the Fourth of July Holiday.

 

Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):

Citizens supported this ban in a past informational ballot item. The City has produced fireworks ban signs for residents to display in their neighborhood. The signs are available for pick up at City Hall on a first come/first served basis while supplies last.

 

Options:

N/A

 

Financial Impact:

N/A

 

Attachments:

Chapter 9.48 Weapons and Fireworks