HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 3254-09-2005A Resolution
NO 3254-09-2005
CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
WHEREAS, as a result of referral from FEMA through the State of Texas and Tarrant County
the City of Fort Worth has received an influx of a substantial number of evacuees from Louisiana and
other states m which there exists a declared state of disaster resulting from the widespread damage,
m~ury loss of hfe and property and the after effects caused by Hurricane Katrina m August 2005
WHEREAS the Crty of Fort Worth has been requested to provide a variety of emergency and
recovery service resources to assist the evacuees from the Hurncane ravaged areas m disaster recovery
WHEREAS on September 1 2005 the Mayor of the City of Fort Worth determined that
extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and therefore, the Mayor
declared a state of disaster for the City of Fort Worth as allowed under section 418 108 of the Texas
Local Government Code
WHEREAS, under State Law the state of disaster declaration by the Mayor can only be m
effect for a period of not more than seven days, unless the same is continued by the City Council of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas,
WHEREAS since September 1 2005 the situation in the Hurricane ravaged areas and the large
number of evacuees leads the City Council to believe that the evacuees will need emergency and
recovery services for more than seven days.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
I.
That the state of disaster declaration for the Crty of Fort Worth shall continue for a period of not
more than sixty days of the date hereof.
II.
That the Crty's Emergency Operational Plan shall continue to be implemented.
Resolution No. 3254-09-2005
III.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance
ADOPTED THIS 6t" day of September 2005
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APPROVED
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SEP 0 6 2005
City Secretary of 4he
City of Fort Worth, °Pexas
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DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
WHEREAS, as a result of referral from kEMA through the State of
Texas and Tarrant County the City of Fort Worth has received an influx of a
substantial number of evacuees from Louisiana and other states in which there
exists a declared state of disaster resulting from the widespread damage, inJury,
loss of life and property and the after effects caused by Hurricane Katrina in
August 2005
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has been requested to provide a
variety of emergency and recovery service resources to assist the evacuees from
the Hurricane ravaged areas in disaster recovery
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Fozt Worth has determined that
extraordinary measuz•es must betaken to alleviate the suffering of people;
NOW THERFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH TEXAS.
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That a state of'disaster is declared for the City of'Fort Worth.
II.
That the Ciry's Emergency Operational Plan has been implemented.
III.
That the state of'disaster shall continue for a period of'not more than seven
days of the date hereof unless the same is continued by the City Council of the
City of'Fozt Worth, Texas
IV
That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its
issuance.
ORDBRED THIS l~ day of Septembe-• ~nn~