Title
Special Recognition - City of Olympia Fireworks Ban
Recommended Action
Committee Recommendation:
Not referred to a committee.
City Manager Recommendation:
Recognize Olympia’s fireworks ban. Briefing only; no action requested
Report
Issue:
Whether to recognize the City’s fireworks ban and receive a short educational presentation by Fire Marshal Kevin Brossard in an effort to increase compliance to the ban.
Staff Contact:
Kevin Brossard, Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief, 360.709-2719
Presenter(s):
Kevin Brossard, Fire Marshal, Assistant Chief
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. The Fire Department uses an informational process to help as many residents as possible know about this ban. The three cities of Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater now all have a ban and are working jointly to spread the word to the community.
Neighborhood/Community Interests (if known):
Citizens in Lacey, Olympia and Tumwater support this ban. The three cities have produced fireworks ban signs to be posted around the cities.
Options:
N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A
Attachments:
Chapter 9.48.160 Weapons and Fireworks