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File #: 21R-4165    Version: 1 Name: Discharge of FIreworks
Type: Ordinance Status: Passed
File created: 7/7/2021 In control: City Commission Meeting
On agenda: 8/30/2021 Final action:
Title: ORDINANCE NO. 21O-07-124: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 14, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II, OFFENSES, SECTION 14-42, FIREWORKS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISCHARGE, USE AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IS ONLY PERMITTED ON THE SPECIFIC DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).
Sponsors: Denise D. Grant
Attachments: 1. ORD-21O-07-124-Fireworks Discharge.pdf, 2. AR 21O-07-124, 3. 791.08 Fla. Stat.pdf
Title
ORDINANCE NO. 21O-07-124: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF LAUDERHILL AMENDING THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES, CHAPTER 14, OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS, ARTICLE II, OFFENSES, SECTION 14-42, FIREWORKS, TO PROVIDE THAT THE DISCHARGE, USE AND DISPLAY OF FIREWORKS IS ONLY PERMITTED ON THE SPECIFIC DESIGNATED HOLIDAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE (REQUESTED BY VICE MAYOR DENISE D. GRANT).

Body
Request Action:
Pass an Ordinance to regulate the discharge, use and display of fireworks to only specific designated holidays in accordance with the Florida Statutes

Need:
To pass an ordinance regulating the discharge, use and display of fireworks.

Summary Explanation/ Background:
Vice Mayor Denis D. Grant has requested an Ordinance to limit the discharge, use and display of fireworks to only specific designated holidays as set forth in the Florida Statutes.

Attachments:
Florida Statute

Cost Summary/ Fiscal Impact:
Include projected cost, approved budget amount and account number, source of funds, and any future funding requirements

Estimated Time for Presentation:

Master Plan:

Goal 1: Clean, Green Sustainable Environment
[ ] Increase mass transit ridership [ ] Reduce City energy consumption
[ ] Reduce water consumption

Goal 2: Safe and Secure City of Lauderhill
[ ] Crime in lower 50% in Broward [ ] Residents feel safe in neighborhood
[ ] Reduce emergency fatalities

Goal 3: Open Spaces and Active Lifestyle for all ages
[ ] Increase participation in youth sports [ ] Add new park land and amenities
[ ] Increase attendance at cultural programs and classes

Goal 4: Growing Local Economy, Employment and Quality of Commercial Areas
[ ] Increase commercial tax base [ ] Increase employment in Lauderhill businesses
[ ] Decrease noxious and blighted uses in commercial areas

Goal 5: Quality Housing at all Price Ranges and Attractive Communities
[ ] Neighborhood signs and active HOAs [ ]...

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