R2007-030 2007-02-19
RESOLUTION NO. R2007 -30
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PEARLAND, TEXAS, REGARDING THE CREATION OF A BRAZORIA
COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE.
WHEREAS, the Brazoria County Fire Fighter's Association is requesting that the
County Commissioner's Court create and fund a County Fire Marshal's office; and
WHEREAS, Fire Marshal's offices of Brazoria County cities do not have
jurisdiction outsid.e their city limits for matters involving plan review for new construction,
periodic inspection of commercial establishments for fire code compliance, and
investigation of cause and origin of fires; and
WHEREAS, it is of concern to the City of Pearland that commercial construction
in the City's extraterritorial jurisdiction conforms to all requirements of the Fire Code;
and
WHEREAS, conformance to the Fire Code can enhance the safety of fire fighting
personnel who respond to structural fires;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PEARLAND, TEXAS:
Section 1. That the City Council hereby requests that the Brazoria County
Commissioner's Court create and fund a County Fire Marshal's Office at the earliest
feasible date.
PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this the 19th day of
February, A.D., 2007.
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TOM REID
MAYOR
RESOLUTION NO. R2007 -30
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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DARRIN M. COKER
CITY ATTORNEY
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