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27.

Meeting Date:	07/28/2016
County Burn Ban
Submitted For:	Jarred Thomas	Submitted By:	Jarred Thomas, Emergency Management
Department:	Emergency Management
Agenda Category:	Regular Agenda Items

Information

Agenda Item

Discuss, consider, and take appropriate action on the implementation of a County Burn Ban for a period not to exceed 90 days and to authorize the County Judge to lift the ban when conditions improve.

Background

Williamson County, along with other Central Texas counties, have experienced a prolonged period of extreme heat and a lack of adequate rainfall. These conditions, along with the heavy fuels, have created an environment favorable for the ignition and rapid spread of a wildfire. The following counties adjacent to Williamson County have issued burn bans: Bastrop, Bell, Burnet, Lee, and Travis. The Williamson County Fire Chief's Association is in support of the burn ban.

Fiscal Impact

From/To	Acct No.	Description	Amount

Attachments
Burn Ban Order

Form Review

Inbox	Reviewed By	Date
County Judge Exec Asst.	Wendy Coco	07/20/2016 12:18 PM
Form Started By: jthomas		Started On: 07/20/2016 09:55 AM
Final Approval Date: 07/20/2016