Sandy council adopts revised fireworks restriction map adding recently annexed areas, 7-0
May 18, 2021, 5:15 p.m. · Online meeting (Sandy City Council, 10000 Centennial Parkway)
The Sandy City Council voted 7-0 to adopt a revised map of areas where fireworks and fires are restricted (Ordinance 21-15, Exhibit B). The map adds three restricted areas, including recently annexed land, and had to reach Salt Lake County Emergency Management by May 21. The council also heard tentative FY 2021-22 budgets for Police, Animal Services and Fire.
From the approved minutes. Updated October 14, 2026.
Decisions at a glance
| Item | Result |
|---|---|
| FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Police, Animal Services and Fire | Discussed |
| Fireworks restricted areas map (Ordinance 21-15, Exhibit B, revised) | Approved · 7-0 |
Agenda, item by item
Item 1 · Budget
FY 2021-22 tentative budgets: Police, Animal Services and Fire
Discussed
Police Chief Greg Severson and Fire Chief Bruce Cline presented, with Finance Director Brian Kelley. Topics included officer step and grade pay, Animal Services staffing, a hybrid police vehicle, a new fire engine purchase, fire COVID protocols, paramedic school and mental health training. The minutes give no dollar amounts. No vote was taken.
Item 4 · Public safety
Fireworks restricted areas map (Ordinance 21-15, Exhibit B, revised)
Approved · 7-0
Fire Marshal Robert Dekorver said the revised map adds three restricted areas and includes recently annexed areas; it had to go to Salt Lake County Emergency Management by May 21. Steve Van Maren asked about two areas above 1300 East; Chief Cline said they were being evaluated but do not currently meet the guidelines for restriction. The Fire Marshal urged extreme caution this summer because of drought and high fire danger.
What residents said
Fireworks restrictionsPark wateringFire danger
Steve Van Maren asked about areas above 1300 East on the fireworks map. Tom Cross asked about daily watering at Sandy parks; Chair Cyndi Sharkey said staff would follow up with him.