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File #: 24-5986    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Policy Status: Passed
File created: 9/11/2024 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/19/2024 Final action: 9/19/2024
Title: Request by the Fire Marshal for presentation of findings and proposed paths forward for Court's consideration in compliance with Texas Occupations Code 2154 relating to sale of fireworks during Diwali and take possible action by Court.
Department: Fire Marshal
Department Head/Elected Official: Laurie L. Christensen, Fire Marshal

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Policy

Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A

MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request

Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Fire Marshal for presentation of findings and proposed paths forward for Court's consideration in compliance with Texas Occupations Code 2154 relating to sale of fireworks during Diwali and take possible action by Court.
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Background and Discussion:
On 8/27/2024, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner and approved by Commissioners Court directed the Harris County Fire Marshal's office (HCFMO) to develop and present a plan for the sales of fireworks during Diwali in accordance with the regulations outlined in H.B. 608 [TOC 2154].

HCFMO will provide an attachment as back up providing feedback from public safety stakeholders in Harris County along with methodology for Court action to include an additional fireworks' sale season.

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Alternative Options:
None at this time

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X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service

Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
8/27/2024
24-5434
Order Fire Marshal to conduct analysis and present plan

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Precinct(s): Countywide

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