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 <strong data-pasted="true">October 4–10, 2026, as Fire Prevention Week</strong> 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.<br><br>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.<br><br>

This motion is scored as EXPANDS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 2.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, measures that increase tax rates or fee schedules, issue new debt or Certificates of Obligation, expand regulatory/zoning restrictions on private land use, or authorize unbudgeted spending expansions reduce an official's Freedom Score when voted YES (and reward dissenting NO votes).