HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_21-24_10/16/2024 RESOLUTION NO. 21-24
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING BY PROCLAMATION THE
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED ON OCTOBER 9,
2024 FOR THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DUE TO HURRICANE
MILTON, 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 Milton was a major hurricane traveling northeast through the
Gulf toward Florida crossing the state and impacting Palm Beach County, Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Milton's landfall was predicted at the Tampa Bay Siesta Key
area as a Category 3, and cross the State of Florida and negatively impacting Tequesta; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Milton was predicted to produce damaging winds and high
potential for tornadoes, and possibly cause flooding, fallen trees and downed power lines and
power poles 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 (Molly Young), the Village Manager (Jeremy Allen), and the Emergency Management
Director (James Trube) issued a State of Emergency Declaration on October 9, 2024 at 5:00 pm
for the Village due to Hurricane Milton and the "All Clear" was announced on October 10, 2024
at 2:00 pm.
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 October 9, 2024 for the Village of Tequesta due to Hurricane Milton, 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.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
TEQUESTA FIRE-RESCUE
MEMORANDUM
FILE NO. Admin. 25-2
DATE: October 10, 2024
TO: All Personnel _
FROM: Emergency Manager, James B. Trube L=%
SUBJECT: Hurricane Milton—All-Clear
The Village of Tequesta was under a Local State of Emergency due to Hurricane Milton
which was enacted on October 9, 2024 at 1700 hours;
The Village of Tequesta is no longer feeling any significant effects of Hurricane Milton
and this All-Clear is being issued. The latest damage assessment reports no significant
damage and minimal amount of debris,
BE ADVISED as of 1400 hours on October 10, 2024, the Village of Tequesta EOC is
demobilizing and no longer operating under a State of Emergency.
Village of Tequesta
345 Tequesta Drive 561-768-0700
Tequesta, FL 33469 www.tequesta.org
DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY WITHIN
Please be advised that We, Mayor Molly Young, Village Manager Jeremy Allen, and
Director of Emergency Management James Trube,do hereby declare on October 9, 2024 at 5:00
PM that a state of emergency exists within the corporate limits of the Village of Tequesta in
accordance with Chapter 26 Article I of the Village Code of Ordinances, and Chapter 252, Florida
Statutes due to the impending landfall of Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall
on the west coast of Florida as a Category 3, impacting the Village as a Tropical Storm.
We further declare that the various Village officers, officials and/or employees to whom
we have delegated responsibility for various assignments in order to carry out this Declaration of
Emergency are directed to exercise all emergency powers conferred under Chapter 252, Florida
Statutes as we so direct as well as any other powers that may be necessary to protect the
municipality from any and all threats to public peace and order or to the general welfare and/or
to protect all property and persons in the Village of Tequesta, as we deem necessary.
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Date Molly Yo , ayor
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Date Jeremy Allen, Manager
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
Date James Trube, Director of Emergency Management
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA
ATTEST:
Date Lo1�'i McWilliams, MMC, Village Clerk
INCORPORATE
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RESOLUTION DATE
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MOTION Council Member Patrick Painter SECOND Council Member Jayson E. French
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Molly Young F✓ ❑ ❑
Vice-Mayor Rick Sartory Fv—(] ❑
Council Member Laurie Brandon 0 ❑
Council Member Patrick Painter
Council Member Jayson E. French
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
Molly Young
ATTEST:
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Lori McWilliams, MMCFLiO �o."`'
Village Clerk