1. RES Delegation Agreement: ADEQ for Issuance of Burning Permits

RESOLUTION NO. R2026-015

A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF YUMA, ARIZONA, AUTHORIZING A DELEGATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ADEQ) AND THE CITY OF YUMA, ARIZONA	

WHEREAS, A.R.S. § 49-107 generally authorizes the Director of the Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) to delegate to a local environmental agency, county health department, public health services district or municipality any functions, powers, or duties (Functions and Duties) which the Director believes can be competently, efficiently, and properly performed by the local agency; and,

WHEREAS, A.R.S. § 49-501(D) specifically permits ADEQ to delegate authority for the issuance of open burn permits to a county, city, town, fire district, and, 

WHEREAS, A.R.S. § 41-1081 sets forth the standards for delegation agreements between the delegating agency and the political subdivision, and,

WHEREAS, the City of Yuma (City) meets the delegation qualification set forth in A.R.S. § 49-501(D); and, 

WHEREAS, the Director of ADEQ believes the City, acting through the City of Yuma Fire Department, will competently, efficiently, and properly perform the Functions and Duties covered by this Agreement; and,

WHEREAS, the City deems that it is in its best interests to accept such delegation.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Yuma as follows:
	
SECTION 1: The ADEQ Delegation Agreement No. EV26-0064, attached as Exhibit A and incorporated as part of this resolution by reference, is approved in accordance with its terms for a period of 10 years.

SECTION 2: On behalf of the City of Yuma, the City Administrator is authorized and directed to execute ADEQ Delegation Agreement No. EV 26-0064. 

Adopted this ___________ day of __________________, 2026.

										APPROVED:
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	Douglas J. Nicholls
	Mayor
			
	ATTESTED:				APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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	Janet L. Pierson				Richard W. Files
	City Clerk 					City Attorney