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OPEN AND OUTDOOR BURNING AMENDMENTS (B)
Ordinance No. 100840
An Ordinance of the City of Gainesville, Florida amending Chapter 10, Article VI, of the Gainesville Code Ordinances, relating to open and outdoor burning; amending section 10-62 by repealing the definition of campfire; amending section 10-63 and section 10-68 by adding to the description of materials where open burning is prohibited; amending section 10-70 by repealing the reference to outdoor campfires; amending section 10-74 by clarifying enforcement and penalties; amending section 2-339 and Appendix A, Schedule of Fees, Rates and Charges by eliminating references to burn barrels; providing directions to the codifier; providing for severability; providing a repealing clause; and providing an immediate effective date.
recommendation
The City Commission adopt the proposed ordinance.
explanation
GAINESVILLE FIRE RESCUE DEPARTMENT REPORT
The Fire Department is requesting these language and definition changes to assist us with the application and enforcement of the current ordinance. These changes are a result of staff recommendations after practical application of the ordinance during real life events in our community. The improvements will result in an enhanced tool for making our community a safer place to live and work.
CITY ATTORNEY MEMORANDUM
The City Commission at its April 7, 2011 meeting authorized the City Attorney to draft and the Clerk of the Commission to advertise the proposed ordinance. If approved on first reading, second and final reading will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2011.