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CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY RELATED TO
THE THREAT OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY
WHEREAS, on October 12, 2019, Atatiana Koquice Jefferson was shot in her home by
an on -duty Fort Worth police officer, resulting in protests and demonstrations in the City of Fort
Worth;
WHEREAS, May 25, 2020, George Perry Floyd died while in custody of the Minneapolis
Police Department; and
WHEREAS, in the aftermath of Mr. Floyd's killing many people around the country have
engaged in peaceful protests and demonstrations, including in the City of Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, however, some of these protests and demonstrations have escalated into
criminal activity across the United States, including damaging property, assault, and looting; and
WHEREAS, criminal activity occurred during and following protests in the City of Fort
Worth after dark on May 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, this Order activates the City of Fort Worth Emergency Management Plan as
it relates to times of clear and present danger of the use of violence; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code and Section 11.5 of
the City of Fort Worth Code of Ordinances, the mayor is designated as the emergency management
director of the City of Fort Worth and may act in accordance with the City's Emergency
Management Plan to address the threat of clear and present danger of the use of violence; and
WHEREAS, Betsy Price, Mayor of the City of Fort Worth determined that extraordinary
and immediate measures must be taken to prevent the clear and present danger of the use of
violence in the City of Fort Worth and issued a Declaration of Disaster on June 1, 2020;
WHEREAS, in accordance with section 418.108(b) the declaration by the Mayor can
only be in effect for a period of not more than 72 hours, unless the same is continued by the City
Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas; and
WHEREAS, the current situation with COVID-19 leads the City Council to believe that
the mitigation efforts and emergency response to COVID-19 must continue for more than seven
days.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS:
I.
That the declaration of emergency for the City of Fort Worth, as it may be amended,
shall continue in its entirety until June 9, 2020.
II.
That the City's Emergency Operational Plan shall continue to be implemented.
III.
That this resolution shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ADOPTED THIS 4th day of June, 2020.
Betsy Price
Mayor
Mary J. Kayser
City Secretary