HomeMy WebLinkAbout725-16 Tropical Depression #9 – Hermine RESOLUTION NO. 725-16
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS DECLARING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY - TROPICAL DEPRESSION #9/TROPICAL
STORM HERMINE
WHEREAS, the National Hurricane Center has forecast that Pasco County will experience signi cant
effects from Tropical Depression #9/Tropical Storm Hermine, with the Governor of the State of Florida ha ing
declared governmental emergencies due to the threat to life, health, property, welfare or the public peace o the
people of the State and Pasco County; and,
WHEREAS,the incorporated area of the City of Zephyrhills is included in the areas threatened with s vere
storm damage; and,
WHEREAS,this severe weather has the potential for causing extensive damage to public utilities,p blic
buildings,public streets and roads,public drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings and areas;and,
WHEREAS,Section 252.3 8(3)(a)(5),Florida Statutes,provides authority for a municipal corporation uch
as the City of Zephyrhills to declare a state of local emergency for a period of time up to seven(7)days,which may
be extended as necessary in seven (7) day increments, and to waive the procedures and formalities othe ise
required of a municipal corporation by law pertaining to:
a. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is
necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community.
b. Entering into contracts.
c. Incurring obligations.
d. Employment of permanent and temporary workers.
e. Utilization of volunteer workers.
f. Rental of equipment.
g. Acquisition and distribution,with or without compensation, of supplies,
materials and facilities.
h. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills this 31St d y of
August,2016,that the above described weather situation poses a serious threat to the life,health,property,we fare
or public peace of the people of the City of Zephyrhills and that a state of local emergency shall be,and is he eby
declared effective September 1 , 2016 at 12:01 a.m. for a period of time up to seven (7) days, which m4 be
extended as necessary in seven (7) day increments by subsequent resolution, and all territory within thelegal
incorporated boundaries of the City of Zephyrhills,Pasco County,Florida shall be embraced by the provisions of
this emergency resolution;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Zephyrhills hereby exercis s its
statutory authority,and appoints the City Manager as its representative to implement and enforce the provisio s of
this declaration,and waives the procedures and formalities required by law of a municipal corporation,as authoj-ized
in Section 252.38(3)(a)(5),Florida Statutes.
All public officials and employees of the City of Zephyrhills are hereby directed to exercise the utnost
diligence in discharge of duties required of them for the duration of the emergency and in the execution of
emergency laws,regulations and directives, state and local.
All citizens are called upon and directed to comply with necessary emergency measures,to cooperate vith
public officials and civil emergency/disaster service forces in executing emergency operational plans and to bey
and comply with the lawful directions of properly identified public officers.
Approved this 31St day of August,2016.
ATTEST: CITY OF ZEPHYRH[LLS
Lori L._Hillrrian;City Clerk Kenn V. Compton, Council President
ne Whitfield,MWo
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM&CONTENT
Ma hew E. Maggard rim City Attorney