2025 Declaration of Disaster Emergency

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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: 1. There is hereby declared to be a local disaster emergency in the City of Louisville, that is, the occurrence of imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property, that may result from the potential spread of Boulder County Fires to property located within the City of Louisville, requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage. 2. Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are now in effect and include ALL property located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Louisville. 3. These Stage 1 Fire Restrictions are outlined in Boulder County Resolution 2025- 065, attached hereto for reference. 4. These Stage 1 Fire Restrictions shall not be construed as diminishing or reducing restrictions enacted by the State of Colorado, Boulder County, or state or federal land management agencies regarding areas of the City under their respective control and management. 5. Nothing in this Declaration shall apply to an officer of federal, state, or local government or to a member of an organized rescue, police, or firefighting agency in the performance of an official duty. 6. The City Manager or their designee is authorized to grant written waivers and exceptions to the restrictions set forth herein upon consultation with the Louisville Fire Protection District, based on specific criteria and conditions developed in the context of the activity for which an exception or waiver is requested. Copies of any exceptions or waivers shall be provided to the City Council as informational items immediately after they are granted by the City Manager or their designee. Where such waivers or exceptions may apply to a broad category of persons who may be involved in such activity, the City Manager or their designee shall promptly publish and disseminate information to the public regarding the waiver or exception, including but not limited to on the City's website and social media accounts maintained by the City. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Declaration shall be effective upon the date and time given below and shall remain in effect for a period of not more than seven days unless rescinded or extended by the Louisville City Council prior to expiration, or if rescinded by Boulder County, whichever occurs first. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager shall forthwith: 1. Publish and disseminate information to the public, including but not limited to on the City's website and social media accounts maintained by the City; 2. File a copy of this Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency with the City Clerk; 3. File a copy of this Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency with the Colorado Division of Emergency Management; and 4. Distribute a copy of this Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency to the 2