HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 826-24 Local State of Emergency – Potential Tropical Cyclone 4 RESOLUTION NO. 826-24
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF
EMERGENCY-POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE 4
WHEREAS,the National Hu ricane Center has forecast that Pasco County will experience significant
effects from Potential Tropical Cyclon 4(formerly Invest 97L),with the Governor of the State of Florida having
declared governmental emergencies d e to the threat to life,health,property,welfare or the public peace of the
people of Pasco County,Florida; and,
WHEREAS,the incorporated area of the City of Zephyrhills is included in the areas where the State of
Emergency was declared and is within the area threatened with severe storm damage; and,
WHEREAS,this severe weat er has the potential for causing extensive damage to public utilities,public
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 such
as the City of Zephyrhills to declare a'oral state of 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 otherwise
required of a municipal corporation by law pertaining to:
a. Performance qf public work and taking whatever prudent action is
necessary to a sure the health, safety and welfare of the community.
b. Entering into c ontracts.
c. Incurring obligations.
d. Employment f permanent and temporary workers.
e. Utilization of olunteer workers.
£ Rental of equiment.
g. Acquisition and distribution,with or without compensation, of supplies,
materials and facilities.
h. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS 1ESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Zephyrhills this 2"d day of
August,2024,that the above described eather situation poses a serious threat to the life,health,property,welfare
or public peace of the people of the City of Zephyrhills and that a state of local emergency shall be,and is hereby
declared effective August 3,2024 at 12 01 a.m. for a period of time up to seven(7)days,which may be extended
as necessary in seven(7)day incremen s by subsequent resolution,and all territory within the legal 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 exercises its
statutory authority,and appoints the City Manager as its representative to implement and enforce the provisions of
this declaration, and waives the proc dures and formalities required by law of a municipal corporation, as
authorized in Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), lorida Statutes.
All public officials and employees of the City of Zephyrhills are hereby directed to exercise the utmost
diligence in discharge of duties required of them for the duration of the emergency and in the execution of
emergency:'laws,regulations and direr ves, state and local.
All citizens are called upon and directed to comply with necessary emergency measures,to cooperate with
public officials and civil emergency/dis Lster service forces in executing emergency operational plans and to obey
and co` l cvifh th lawful directions f properly identified public officers.
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Approved this Yo day of Augu t 2024.
T!'{ CITY OF ZEPHYRHILLS
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Ricafc�9 Quinones,Deity City Clerk uo�^e R__e
M rg , Council�President
Ci p# c tp . Che "EIS P to-r VfLti
e ie Bahr Monson, Mayor
APPROV D AS TO LEGAL FORM&CONTENT
atthew E. Maggar ity Attorney
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