Our parks are popular for residents and non-residents. A park bowery may be reserved for private events, with a half day reservation costing $25.00 for residents and $50.00 for non-residents. The October 2013 issue of The Pioneer Post announced that al! parks and pressurized irrigation systems were closed and winterized by October 15, 2013. The parks had a lot of use and provided much enjoyment this year, and will be reopened in mid-April. Drought Problems The August issue of The Pioneer Post also gave residents information from the Weber Fire District about backyard fires. Information from the 2012 International, Fire Code, adopted by the State of Utah, effective July 1, 2013, follows; Fire dangers have been extreme this year. Businesses and residents are asked to keep dry vegetation cut and cleared. Clear fence lines, dry wood and flammable material which increases the fire hazard. Bonfire-An outdoor fire utilized for ceremonial purposes-shall not be conducted within 50 feet of a structure or combustible material unless the fire is contained In a barbecue pit. Conditions which could cause a fire to spread within 50 feet of a structure shall be eliminated. Recreational Fires- shall not be conducted within 25 feet of a structure or combustible material. Conditions which would cause a fire to spread within 25 feet shall be eliminated prior to ignition. Attendance—open burning, bonfires, recreational fires and use of portable outdoor fireplaces shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguised. A minimum of one portable fire extinguisher ...or other approved on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose or water truck, shall be available for immediate utilization. The drought condition is always a looming concern along the Wasatch Front, with warnings coming from many directions. In the May 2013 issue of The Pioneer Post, the Weber Basin Water Conservancy meeting with local leaders from northern Utah was reported. Utah Is the second driest state in the United States. The City was asked to Inform residents about the need for water conservation. Being aware of water consumption will reduce the overall rate, as many people use more water than needed. We are asked to watch household water use and ways to conserve. Outdoor water schedules should be adjusted for seasonal needs and weather conditions. Those using the City"s pressurized system were asked to water in evenings and night when possible. June 2013 became one of the hottest Junes on record, with several days of triple digit temperatures occurring. This exacerbated the problem of poor water supplies in our reservoirs, which was also worsened by low rainfall In June. The low snowpack resulted in water restrictions early in the season. The Weber Basin Water Conservancy District recommended the following: 1. No irrigation sprinkling between 12:00 noon and 5:00 p.m., except for emergency. 2. No wasting water. 3. Repair leaks. 4. No watering in rainstorms. 5. No watering that results in run-off on neighbors yards or property, streets, or sidewalks, or that creates a pool or standing water. 6. No using irrigation water for non-irrigation purposes. Those who are part of an irrigation company and flood irrigate are subject to restrictions enforced by the company. 15