Legislation Details

File #: R2026-015    Version: 1 Name:
Type: resolution Status: Passed
File created: 4/21/2026 In control: City Council Meeting
On agenda: 5/20/2026 Final action: 5/20/2026
Title: Delegation Agreement: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality
Attachments: 1. 1. RES Delegation Agreement: ADEQ for Issuance of Burning Permits, 2. 2. AGMT Delegation Agreement: ADEQ for Issurance of Burning Permits

 

 

STRATEGIC OUTCOMES

ACTION

Department:

Safe & Prosperous

Motion

Fire

Active & Appealing

Resolution

 

Respected & Responsible

Ordinance - Introduction

Division:

Connected & Engaged

Ordinance - Adoption

Community Risk Reduction

Unique & Creative

Public Hearing

 

TITLE:

title

Delegation Agreement: Arizona Department of Environmental Quality

 

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SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION:

Summary Recommendation

Authorize a Delegation Agreement with ADEQ for the issuance of open burning permits for a term of 10 years from effective date. The current Delegation Agreement will expire on May 23, 2026. (Yuma Fire Department) (John Louser)

 

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STRATEGIC OUTCOME:

Extending this agreement furthers the City Council’s Safe and Prosperous strategic outcome by addressing fire safety concerns and assuring that air quality and safety standards are met.

 

REPORT:

On February 21, 2014, the City entered into an agreement with ADEQ whereby ADEQ delegated its authority to the City to issue open burning permits pursuant to A.R.S. § 49-107.  The 2014 Agreement was then extended until May 23, 2026, by Resolution R2024-017.

The City of Yuma Fire Department (YFD) issues approximately 10-15 open burn permits, and around five bonfire permits annually on behalf of ADEQ. Not only are fire safety concerns addressed in the application process, but the permits are also reviewed for compliance with relevant Arizona Administrative Code as it relates to air quality and safety. Historically, ADEQ has periodically audited the program and has taken copies of all the issued burn permits within the audit period to account for volume of emissions. ADEQ also provides feedback periodically on the permit applications to ensure ADEQ has the data it needs for its air quality program.

 

FISCAL REQUIREMENTS:

CITY FUNDS:

$ 0.00

BUDGETED:

$ 0.00

STATE FUNDS:

$ 0.00

AVAILABLE TO TRANSFER:

$ 0.00

FEDERAL FUNDS:

$ 0.00

IN CONTINGENCY:

$ 0.00

OTHER SOURCES:

$ 0.00

FUNDING ACCOUNT/FUND #/CIP:

TOTAL

$ 0.00

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FISCAL IMPACT STATEMENT:

NONE

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS NOT ATTACHED TO THE CITY COUNCIL ACTION FORM THAT ARE ON FILE IN THE OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK:

 

-                     Original IGA dated 2/21/14

-                     Amendment No. 1 to 2/21/14 IGA

-                     Resolution R2024-017 (extension of original IGA until May 23, 2026)

 

IF CITY COUNCIL ACTION INCLUDES A CONTRACT, LEASE OR AGREEMENT, WHO WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ROUTING THE DOCUMENT FOR SIGNATURE AFTER CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL?

 

Department

City Clerk’s Office

Document to be recorded

Document to be codified

 

Acting City Administrator:

Date:

Jennifer Reichelt for John D. Simonton

05/11/2026

Reviewed by City Attorney:

Date:

Richard W. Files

05/11/2026