HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5346-02-2021 A Resolution
NO. 5346-02-2021
RESOLUTION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL
DISASTER IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS IN RESPONSE TO SEVERE
WINTER WEATHER
WHEREAS, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration for all 254 Texas
counties on February 12, 2021,upon a finding that severe winter weather poses an imminent threat
of widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life due to prolonged freezing
temperatures, heavy snow, and freezing rain statewide; and
WHEREAS, President Joseph R. Biden approved'an Emergency Declaration for the State
of Texas due to the severe winter weather on February 14, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has experienced record cold temperatures well below
freezing and heavy snow and ice accumulation for multiple days; and
WHEREAS,power infrastructure throughout the state has been overburdened and is unable
to provide power to millions of Texans, including many in Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, water service provided by the City of Fort Worth has been impacted and
sheltering and warming operations are necessary; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Government Code § 418.108, Mayor Betsy Price issued a
Declaration of Local Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency on February 17, 2021, in response
to severe winter weather impacting the City of Fort Worth ("Executive Order"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 418 and the Texas Disaster Act
of 1975, the City Council must renew or continue the Executive Order for the Executive Order to
remain in effect beyond seven (7) days; and
WHEREAS,the City Council wishes to extend the Executive Order for the protection of the
health and safety of the residents of the City of Fort Worth.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS:
I.
1. That the Executive Order, a copy of which is attached, is hereby continued through 11:59
pm on March 23, 2021, unless extended, modified or terminated early by the Mayor or the
City Council.
2. That all of the regulations provided in the Executive Order and this resolution are hereby
declared to be governmental and for the health, safety, and welfare of the general public.
II.
That this resolution for the continuation of the Local Disaster Declaration in response to
severe winter weather shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ADOPTED THIS 23`d day of February, 2021.
etsy Pric
Mayor
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Sarah J. ul nwider Mary Kayse
City AtfoTifey City Secretary
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DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER IN THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS IN RESPONSE TO
SEVERE WINTER WEATHER
WHEREAS, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration for all
254 Texas counties on February 12,2021,upon a finding that severe winter weather poses
an imminent threat of widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life due
to prolonged freezing temperatures,heavy snow, and freezing rain statewide; and
WHEREAS, President Joseph R. Biden approved an Emergency Declaration for
the State of Texas due to the severe winter weather on February 14,2021; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has experienced record cold temperatures
well below freezing and heavy snow and ice accumulation for multiple days; and
WHEREAS,power infrastructure throughout the state has been overburdened and
is unable to provide power to millions of Texas, including many in Fort Worth; and
WHEREAS, water service provided by the City of Fort Worth has been impacted
and sheltering and warming operations are necessary; and
WHEREAS, in response to the state of emergency resulting from the severe
winter weather, the City of Fort Worth must take necessary action to ensure the safety of
its citizens during this unprecedented circumstance; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Fort Worth has determined that
extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect
public health and safety;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF FORT
WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That a state of disaster is declared for the City of Fort Worth for severe winter
weather response.
II.
That the City'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 consent of the City Council of the City of
Fort Worth, Texas.
IV.
That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ORDERED this 17th day of February, 2021.
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Attest:
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Mary J. Kayser ��•' �Z
City Secretary V;'
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