Message from Mount Pulaski Police Chief Anthony West
Please be aware of burning ordinances within the city of Mount Pulaski

 

[November 08, 2019] 

It has come to my attention that the burning of leaves on the streets of Mount Pulaski has been occurring recently.

Please be considerate of the breathing problems this may cause with persons suffering from asthma or other lung disorders in addition to the unappealing appearance this causes on our city streets.

I would like everyone to reference the below listed Mount Pulaski City Ordinance with regard to this matter and the penalties incurred with each violation of this section.

I am asking that residents bag their leaves and leave them on the boulevards so the street crews who have informed me that they have been authorized to pick up the leaves, can do so for proper disposal. If burning is necessary for the purpose of disposal on YOUR property, be aware of wind conditions that may blow smoke directly toward a specific residence and/or business. This is allowed from dawn to dusk if atmospheric conditions are conducive to proper disposal without infringing on the comfort of those living in the immediate area.

8-1-17: BURNING LEAVES AND RUBBISH
It shall be unlawful for any person to burn any leaves, paper, rubbish or other substances upon any of the public streets, sidewalks or alleys in the city. It shall furthermore be unlawful for any person to burn, or allow to continue to burn, said substances from dusk to dawn. (Ord., 8-10-1999; amd. Ord., 1-14-2003)

8-1-20: PENALTIES:
Unless otherwise provided herein, any person violating any provision of this chapter shall be subject to penalty under the provisions of section 1-4-1 of this code for each offense, and a separate offense shall be deemed committed on each day during or on which a violation occurs or continues.

Any person violating the provisions of section 8-1-17 of this chapter shall be guilty of a petty offense and shall be fined twenty five dollars ($25.00) for the first offense and fifty dollars ($50.00) for a second offense occurring within twelve (12) months of the first offense. A third or subsequent violation of said section within said twelve (12) month period shall be subject to the general penalty provisions of section 1-4-1 of this code. (Ord., 7-9-1991)

Anthony L. West Chief of Police