HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021/02/23-Attachments-RESOLUTION - Continuing Executive Order - Winter WeatherRESOLUTION
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 23rd day of February, 2021.
Betsy Price
Mayor
Sarah J. Fullenwider
City Attorney
Mary Kayser
City Secretary