TO: Committee of the Whole - Public Safety and Human Services
FROM: Mayor Angela Birney
DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT(S):
Fire
Adrian Sheppard, Fire Chief
425-556-2201
DEPARTMENT STAFF:
Fire
Rich Gieseke
Acting Fire Marshal
Fire
Gary Smith
Assistant Fire Marshal
TITLE:
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Ordinance: Amending Redmond Municipal Code 15.06 Fire Code, 9.26 Fireworks, and 9.31 Park Rules
OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
recommendation
An ordinance prohibiting the manufacturing, storage, sale, and use of fireworks within the City of Redmond.
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? Additional Background Information/Description of Proposal Attached
REQUESTED ACTION:
? Receive Information ? Provide Direction ? Approve
REQUEST RATIONALE:
* Relevant Plans/Policies:
N/A
* Required:
RCW 70.77.250(4) allows local adoption of ordinances relating to fireworks
* Council Request:
Restriction of fireworks was a part of the Council Retreat priorities.
* Other Key Facts:
At the request of the Mayor's Office
OUTCOMES:
Restricting the storage, sale, and discharge of fireworks supports the City's initiatives in environmental sustainability, wildfire reduction, and water quality affecting community members.
COMMUNITY/STAKEHOLDER OUTREACH AND INVOLVEMENT:
* Timeline (previous or planned):
N/A
* Outreach Methods and Results:
N/A
* Feedback Summary:
N/A
BUDGET IMPACT:
Total Cost:
None
Approved in current biennial budget: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
Budget Offer Number:
N/A
Budget Priority:
Safe and Resilient
Other budget impacts or additional costs: ? Yes ? No ? N/A
If yes, explain:
N/A
Funding source(s):
N/A
Budget/Funding Constraints:
N/A
? Additional budget details attached
COUNCIL REVIEW:
Previous Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
Item has not been presented to Council
Proposed Upcoming Contact(s)
Date
Meeting
Requested Action
6/4/2024
Business Meeting
Approve
Time Constraints:
RCW requires a 1 year waiting period prior to fireworks ordinances going into effect. Approval prior to Ju...
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