A. Request adoption of Ordinance No. 25-26-12, extension of a burn ban

Regular Board of County Commissioners Meeting · 2026-05-05 · agenda_item

This item concerns a proposed extension of a burn ban in Highlands County. The ban is requested for adoption by Ordinance No. 25-26-12, following Florida Statutes. The Fire Chief, James Duppenthaler, is associated with this request. The ban is currently under review by the Board of County Commissioners. If adopted, this would involve the enforcement of burn restrictions. No fiscal impact is anticipated from this ordinance. This is an early stage in the public process, offering an opportunity for relevant service providers to engage.