HomeMy WebLinkAbout726-16 Hurricane Matthew RESOLUTION NO. 726-16
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS DECLARING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY HURRICANE MATTHEW
WHEREAS,Governor Scott of the State of Florida having declared governmental emergencies due to the
threat to life,health,property,welfare or the public peace of 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 se ere
storm damage; and,
WHEREAS,this severe weather has the potential for causing extensive damage to public utilities,pu lic
buildings,public streets and roads,public drainage systems,commercial and residential buildings and areas; nd,
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 nay
be extended as necessary in seven (7) day increments, and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise
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 3rd da of
October,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 October 4th,2016 at 12:01 a.m.for a period of time up to seven(7)days,which may be exte ded
as necessary in seven(7) day increments by subsequent resolution;and all territory within the legal incorpor ted
boundaries of the City of Zephyrhills,Pasco County,Florida shall be embraced by the provisions of this emerg ncy
resolution;
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of Zephyrhills hereby exercise 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 autho 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 u ost
diligence in discharge of duties required of them for the duration of the emergency and in the executio of
emergency laws, regulations and directives, state and local.
• All citizens are called upon and directed to comply with necessary emergency measures,to cooperate ith
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 3rd day of October, 2016.
ATTEST- CITY OF HYRI LL
Lori'L'.Hillman, City Clerk • Kenn V. Corn ton,Col President
ene Whitfield, ayor
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM&CONTENT
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atthew E. MagarJtffm City Attorney