03-11
RESOLUTION NO. 03-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLEARWATER,
FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE ADOPTION OF AN
ENFORCEABLE ORDINANCE BY THE PINELLAS
COUNTY COMMISSION PROHIBITING THE SALE OR
USE OF FIREWORKS; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE
DATE.
WHEREAS, the illegal use of fireworks is a hazard to the public and a
disturbance to the peace of our communities; and
WHEREAS, fireworks lead to injury of persons and animals and cause loss of
property; and
WHEREAS, fireworks create an increased demand on Fire/EMS personnel; and
WHEREAS, the current method of fireworks sales commonly encourages
purchasers to make fraudulent declarations of intended use, such as written statements
that fireworks will be used for agricultural purposes when no such vocation or intention
exists, thereby lowering public compliance with and respect for properly enacted laws;
now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA:
Section 1. The City Commission of the City of Clearwater urges the Pinellas
County Board of Commissioners to adopt an enforceable ordinance prohibiting the
unlawful sale or use of fireworks in all incorporated and unincorporated areas of the
county.
Section 2. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day Of:':b:/f'j II ~
Mayor-Commissioner
Approved as to form:
Attest:
Resolution No. 03-11