HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 96-062 declaring the existence of drought and fire emergencyMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 96-62
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR. AND COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF MARANA, APdZONA,
DECLARING THE EXISTENCE OF A DROUGHT AND FIRE EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS, the lack of precipitation in the Town of Marana has caused drought conditions
to exist, with vegetation becoming extremely dry; and
WHEREAS, weather forecasts for the coming months indicate higher than normal
temperatures; and
WHEREAS, the continued dry weather and high winds will cause the potential for wildfires
in all parts of the town; and
WHEREAS, conditions now exist that have created in critical shortage of water and range
feed for livestock; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana is authorized to declare a local
emergency; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Marana,
Arizona, that a drought and fire emergency now exists in the Town of Marana, Pima County,
Arizona; and that the Emergency Water Conservation Measures may be implemented by the Council
if the need arises due to the drought conditions; and that the areas contained within the boundaries
of the Town of Marana are hereby included in this declaration.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Arizona, this
16th day of July, 1996.
~*~'~y Grose
Mayor ED HONEA
RM:
Town Attorney
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