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HomeMy WebLinkAboutR03-056 Designation of May 2003 as Firewise Month Commissioner 1~~~P/~~~%d~`~ moved adoption of the following Resolution: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO RESOLUTION N0.03 - DESIGNATION OF MAY, 2003 A5 "FIREWISE MONTH" IN EAGLE COUNTY WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado (hereinafter the "Board") acknowledges that wildfire poses a significant threat to life and property in Eagle County; WHEREAS, the actions of citizens in becoming prepared to deal with and prevent potential fires are critical to life safety and property conservation; WHEREAS, the most valuable tool that our citizens possess is knowledge of the hazards and prevention and/or mitigation techniques; and WHEREAS, the Board wishes to join the area fire departments in spreading the "Firewise" message and encouraging all citizens of Eagle County to become knowledgeable on how to mitigate the threat of wildfire in their homes, places of business, and communities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO: THAT, the Board hereby finds, determines and declares that the Month of May, 2003, shall be designated as "FIREWISE MONTH" in Eagle County in order to emphasis wildfire preparedness and citizen safety. THAT, the board hereby finds, determines and declares that this Resolution is necessary for the public health, safety and welfare of the residents of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado. MOVED, READ AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the ~ day of 2003. ATTEST: COMNIISSIONERS Teak J. Simo~Con Clerk to the Board of County Commissioners COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO, by and Through Its BOARD OF COUNTY Chairman !/ Commissioner Tom one Commissioner Commissioner ~~ seconded adoption of the foregoing resolution. The roll having been called, the vote was as follows: Commissioner Gallagher Commissioner Menconi Commissioner Stone 1A This Resolution passed by ~~~ vote of the Board of County Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.