HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2010-R0303 - Declaration Of Local State Of Disaster - 07/08/2010Resolution No. 2010-RO303
July 8, 2010
Item No. 1
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Maorof the City of Lubbock declared a state of disaster for the
City of Lubbock on the 3" day of July, 2010 to preserve life and property due to the
imminent approach and effects of Hurricane Alex; and
WHEREAS, Section 10-11 of the City Code of Ordinances provides that the City
Council confirm such a declaration; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the declared state of disaster
still exists and is continuing from the effects of Hurricane Alex, including damage and
contamination to Lake Alan Henry due to record rain fall and flooding and the effects of
damage on oil lines and other infrastructure caused by flooding from Hurricane Alex;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
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THAT the City Council of the City of Lubbock does hereby acknowledge,
confirm and ratify the execution of the Declaration of a Local State of Disaster of July 3,
2010, and all related documents and that said declaration is hereby continued and
renewed. Said Declaration of a Local State of Disaster is attached hereto and
incorporated in this resolution as if fully set forth herein and shall be included in the
minutes of the City Council.
Passed by the City Council on July 8, 2010
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Rebecc Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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Lewis Treadwell, Deputy Chief of Emergency Services
APP V AS TO FORM:
Chad Weaver, Assistant City Attorney
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July 6, 2010
Resolution No. 2010-RO303
DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock on the 3`d day of July, 2010 has suffered
widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property (or there is imminent threat of
same) resulting from the effects of Hurricane Alex, including but not limited to, excessive
rain, winds and flooding; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Lubbock has determined that extraordinary
measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect or rehabilitate
property;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
1. That a state of disaster is declared for the City of Lubbock.
2. That the City of Lubbock's Emergency Management Plan has been
implemented.
3. That this 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 Lubbock, Texas.
4. That this proclamation shall take effect immediately from and after its
issuance.
ORDERED this the 3`d day of July, 2010.
TOM MARTIN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
Reb ca Garza, City Secret
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