1976-02 (Banning Burning)RESOLUTION NO. 403
A RESOLUTION BANNING ALL OPEN BURNING WITHIN
THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE,
FLORIDA.
WHEREAS, the area is experiencing a dry spell; and
WHEREAS, many fires have burned out of control because of
open burning spreading to dry material; and
WHEREAS, the Chief of the Okeechobee fire department has
requested a ban on all open burning; and
WHEREAS, a ban on open burning would protect public and
private property,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Okeechobee, Florida, and the Mayor of the City of Okeecho-
bee, that all open burning, except barbecueing in containers is
hereby banned and shall not be permitted from this day forward
until revoked by a duly authorized and executed resolution:
PASSED and ADOPTED THE 24th DAY OF February , 1976,
at a Regular Meeting of the City Council.
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PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY CLERK
APPROVED BY ME THIS 24 DAY OF February 1976.