HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_26-20_8/13/2020RESOLUTION NO. 26-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING BY PROCLAMATION THE
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED ON AUGUST 1,
2020 FOR THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DUE TO HURRICANE
ISAIAS, ALL EMERGENCY REGULATIONS ACTIVATED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE FIRE CHIEF AS THE
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE VILLAGE FOR SO
LONG AS THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES IN
EFFECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Hurricane Isaias was a Category 1 hurricane traveling northwest
through the Caribbean Sea toward Palm Beach County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Isaias' landfall was predicted to be dangerously close to
Tequesta, at or near South Florida and the Treasure Coast of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Isaias was predicted to produce potentially excessive
rainfall, damaging winds and destructive storm surge, and possibly cause flooding,
fallen trees and power lines necessitating the closure of the Village of Tequesta, and
WHEREAS, the assistance of the local government is necessary in order to
protect the public health, preserve the safety of the public, keep property damage to a
minimum and restore the social and economic welfare of our Village and its residents
and visitors.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1 As designated by Section 26-5 of the Village Code of Ordinances,
the Mayor (Abigail Brennan), the Village Manager (Jeremy Allen), and the Emergency
Management Director (James Trube) issued a State of Emergency Declaration
Saturday, August 1, 2020 for the Village due to Hurricane Isaias.
Section 2 Section 26-3 of the Village Code of Ordinances designates the Fire
Chief as the Emergency Management Director in order to accomplish all coordination,
direction and implementation of all disaster management functions.
Section 3 Pursuant to Section 26-5 of the Village Code of Ordinances, the
Village Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby confirms by Proclamation the State of
Emergency Declaration issued on August 1, 2020 for the Village of Tequesta due to
Hurricane Isaias, all emergency regulations activated under the provisions of Chapter
26 of the Village Code of Ordinances, and the designation of the Fire Chief as the
Emergency Management Director for the Village for so long as the local state of
emergency continues in effect.
Section 4 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
RESOLUTION
Date
26-20 8/13/2020
Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Council Member Laurie Brandon
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AGAINST
ABSENT
CONFLICT
Mayor Abigail Brennan
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Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
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Council Member Laurie Brandon
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Council Member Frank D'Ambra
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Council Member Bruce Prince
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
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Lori McWilliams, MMC FFLOR�4Q
Village Clerk