Presentation of a Proclamation recognizing the week of October 4-10, 2026, as National Fire Prevention Week.

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Consider a resolution proclaiming October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week in the City of Rowlett. Fire Prevention Week is observed annually to raise awareness of fire safety, prevention, preparedness, and the importance of having working smoke alarms and practicing home fire escape plans. The Rowlett Fire Department will use Fire Prevention Week to promote fire safety education and encourage residents to take simple, proactive steps to protect themselves, their families, and their homes from fire.

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.4/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.