HomeMy WebLinkAboutR04-051 Designation Firewise MonthCommissioner ~ moved adoption
f the following Resolution:
BOARD .OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF COLORADO
RESC=I~UTION NO. 04 -G ~ ~
DESIGNATION OF MAY, 2004 AS "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,
2004, 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 Co sinners of
the ounty of Eagle, State of Colorado, at its regular meeting held the J~~G~day of
`j~,~-C , 2004.
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o``~GL~ca~ COUNTY OF EAGLE, STATE OF
~ •~ ~~ COLORADO, by and Through Its
ATTEST: ~ ~, , x BOARD OF COUNTY
~° c~,,,~,o° COMMISSIONERS
Teak J. Simonton
Clerk to the Board of
County Commissioners
By:
Tom C. Stone
Chairman
L. Gallagher
Menconi
Commissioner ~ ' • ~ ; ,~ seconded adoption of the fore oin resolution.
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The roll having been called, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Stone ' ~ ~'
Commissioner Gallagher = ~~,~-..~
Commissioner Menconi
This Resolution passed by/~'~Jj~~l-Liy7~/,-%r>,,~ ~' vote of the Board of County
Commissioners of the County of Eagle, State of Colorado.
