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Clive council adopts fireworks ordinance amendment to comply with state law
Summary
Council suspended rules and adopted Ordinance No. 1163 to align the city's fireworks rules with recent state changes; staff said communications and safety messaging will follow.
The Clive City Council voted June 26 to suspend the usual waiting rule and adopt Ordinance No. 1163, an amendment addressing fireworks use on city property and timing to comply with state law. The motions to suspend the rule and to adopt the ordinance each passed by a recorded vote of five to zero.
Staff said the city is preempted by state law in certain respects and described communication plans to inform residents about permitted time windows and safety best practices. Pete (staff) said the city will coordinate a safety campaign with the police and fire departments focused on safe handling and disposal of fireworks and urged residents to "soak any spent or unspent fireworks in a tub of water" before disposal.
What happens next: the ordinance was enacted on adoption; staff said they will include messaging in upcoming communications and will bring any implementation details to council if enforcement or guidance issues arise.
