(A) The Council proclaims that a dangerous situation currently exists within the City of Albuquerque, with the lack of precipitation and abundance of light fire fuels represents a fire hazard and a significant and immediate threat to the safety, health and welfare of the citizens of the City of Albuquerque. The Council therefore authorizes the Chief of the Albuquerque Fire Department to work cooperatively with community groups and other government agencies to promote public awareness of fire prevention techniques and to maintain a state of preparedness in the event of a wildland fire that may endanger the citizens and property of the City of Albuquerque.
(B) The Council authorizes the Albuquerque Fire Department to prohibit campfires, open fires, open burning of rubbish and vegetation including but not limited to all weeds within the City and in any Open Space recreation area or campground, or Bosque; and prohibit smoking and the unauthorized use of off-road vehicles, motor bikes and chain saws within campgrounds, wildlands, and other public areas, including but not limited to the Bosque area, and the issuances of licenses or permits for burning. These prohibitions shall remain in effect until the City Fire Chief determines that the fire danger has been alleviated or for a period of 140 days, whichever comes first.
(R-2007-069, approved 6-27-07; Am. Res. R-2009-070, approved 5-18-09)