Resolution # 10-2021

SUSPENSION OF THE BAN ON OPEN FIRES AND USE OF FIREWORKS

WHEREAS, Montezuma county Ordinance No. 2-2015 prohibits open fires and the use of fireworks in the unincorporated areas of Montezuma County, except the Montezuma County board of Commissioners, based upon competent evidence may by resolution suspend said ban from time to time to the degree and manner consistent with existing wildfire dangers; and

WHEREAS, competent evidence has been presented of sufficient moisture
throughout Montezuma County temporarily reducing existing wildfire dangers to more normal conditions;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Montezuma County Board of Commissioners that the ban on open fires and the use of fireworks is hereby suspended. The suspension shall continue in effect until cancelled pursuant to Montezuma County Ordinance No. 2-2015