HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 5609-08-2022 RESOLUTION 5�0 C)9 - 08'- a o as
RESOLUTION FOR THE CONTINUATION OF THE DECLARATION OF LOCAL
DISASTER IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
IN RESPONSE TO SEVERE WEATHER
WHEREAS, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration for 23 Texas
counties on August 23,2022,upon finding that severe storms and significant flooding pose a threat
of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life,
due to river flooding, flash flooding, and damaging winds in several counties of north Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has experienced river and flash flooding as a result of
severe weather that pose a threat of widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of
life; and
WHEREAS,pursuant to Texas Government Code § 418.108, Mayor Mattie Parker issued a
Declaration of Local Disaster Due to Public Health Emergency on August 25, 2022, in response
to severe 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 September 27, 2022, 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 weather shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
ADOPTED THIS 251h day of August, 2022.
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a ie Parker
Mayor
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City Attorney C11Secretary
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DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER IN THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS IN RESPONSE TO
SEVERE FLOODING
WHEREAS, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a disaster declaration for
twenty-three Texas counties impacted by flooding on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 upon a
finding that severe storms and significant flooding pose a threat of imminent disaster,
including widespread and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life, due to river
flooding, flash flooding, and damaging winds in several counties of north Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fort Worth has experienced river and flash flooding as a
result of severe weather that pose a threat of widespread and severe property damage,
injury, and loss of life; and
WHEREAS, in response to the state of emergency resulting from the severe
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 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 U2 2—
Mattie Nrker
Mayor
Attest:
W n J A P
ette S. Goodall
ty Secretary
(2)
Special Called Meeting
Thursday, August 25, 2022
City Council Conference Room 2020
9:45 a.m.
ADOPT RESOLUTION TO CONTINUE EXECUTIVE ORDER CONCERNING
SEVERE WEATHER
In accordance with Chapter III, Section 5 of the Fort Worth City Charter, I hereby call a special
meeting of the Fort Worth City Council to be held on at the time and place stated above.The object
of the meeting is to consider the matters listed above and no business shall be transacted at such
meeting other than to consider such matters.
Signed this 2 day of U , 2022
May r Mattie Parker