HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_46-17_09/14/2017 RESOLUTION NO. 46-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING BY PROCLAMATION THE
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATION ISSUED ON SEPTEMBER 5,
2017 FOR THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA,
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 FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Hurricane Irma is a major hurricane traveling west northwest through the
central part of the Caribbean Sea; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Irma is traveling dangerously close to the southeastern region of
Tequesta, South Florida and the southeastern coast of Florida; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Irma may produce excessive rainfall, damaging winds and
destructive storm surge, causing flooding, fallen trees and power lines necessitating the closure
of the Village of Tequesta and evacuation of residents east of Country Club Drive, 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; and
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(Mayor Abby Brennan) and Emergency Management Director(Fire Chief Medina) issued
a State of Emergency Declaration on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 for the Village due to
Hurricane Irma.
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 September 5, 2017 for the Village of Tequesta due to Hurricane Irma, 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
46-17
MOTION SECOND
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ADOPTION AUOPTION
Mayor Abibail E3rennan � �
Vice-Mayor Frank D'Ambra � ❑ ❑
Council Member Vince Arena � � �
Council Member Steve Okun � � �
Council Member Tom Paterno � � �
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted on 9/14i2017
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Notice is hereby given on September 5, 2017, that due to HURICANE IRMA, the Viliage
of Tequesta Mayor and Village Manager have declared a state of emergency pursuant
to Florida Statutes and thereby invokes the powers set forth in Florida statute 252.38.
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From: Pat Nawrocki
Sen�: Tuesday,September 12, 20i7 2:53 PM
To: Senior Management
Cc: Michelle G1oad
Subject: FW: Emergency�perations
Attachments: DOCQ91217.pdf
Effective the"start"of business untii the end of business,for your particular specific department shifts.
From: Pat Nawrocki
Sent:Tuesday,September 12,2017 2:46 PM
70:Seniar Management<SeniorManagement@tequesta.org>
Cc:Michelie G1oad<mgload@tequesta.org>
Subject:Emergency Operations
Attached is Notice of Decla�ed State of Emergency for the Village of Tequesta signed Tuesday,9/S/2017,effective the
state of business. This is when our emergenty began. As of tomorrow,9/13j2017, the Viliage wiil be operating under
normal conditions pursuant to Chief Medina.
Pat Na�vrocki
Exec.Asst.to Fire Chief
Tequesta Fire Rescue
357 Tequesta Dr.
Tequesta,FL 33469
PH:(561)768-0559
FX:(561j 768-0693
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