HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2005-R0433 - Confirm And Continue State Of Disaster - 09/21/2005Resolution No. 2005-80433
September 21, 2005
Item No. 1
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Lubbock has declared a state of disaster for
the City of Lubbock by proclamation on the 19tb day of September, 2005 to preserve life
and property due to the imminent approach of Hurricane Rita upon the coastal cities of
Texas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that the state of disaster still exists;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT the state of disaster for the City of Lubbock declared by the
Mayor on the 20tb day of September, 2005, is hereby confirmed and continued; and
SECTION 2. THAT the Mayor's authorization of expenditures of up to
$650,000.00 from the General Fund (to be reimbursed by federal emergency funds) for
housing, food, clothing, and other emergency items for care of the victims is confirmed.
Passed by the City Council this 21St day of September,
AL, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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Rebecca Garza, City Secretary
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
Emergency Management Coordinator
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Anita Burgess, City Attorney
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September 20, 2005
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS, Governor Perry has issued an emergency disaster declaration for the
State of Texas to free up resources to deal with the existing challenge of providing
services to Texans, and possibly victims of Hurricane Katrina recently relocated to
coastal cities, who may need to evacuate the coastal regions of Texas to preserve life and
property due to the imminent approach of Hurricane Rita; and
WHEREAS, the Governor has requested that the City of Lubbock take refugees
from the storm to be housed at the Reese Technology Center or other facilities; and
WHEREAS, it will be necessary to incur expenses for providing housing, food,
clothing and other necessities for the refugees, until these funds can be reimbursed by
FEMA; and
WHEREAS, the City of Lubbock agrees to assist in relief efforts and take victims
of Hurricane Rita; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Lubbock has determined that extraordinary
measures must be taken to prevent or alleviate loss of life and to protect property from
the ravages of Hurricane Rita; NOW THEREFORE,
BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF LUBBOCK:
SECTION 1. THAT a state of disaster is hereby declared for the City of
Lubbock, Texas; and
SECTION 2. THAT the City of Lubbock's Emergency Management Plan is
hereby implemented; and
SECTION 3. THAT the state of disaster shall continue until such time as this
proclamation is rescinded or continued by consent of the City Council of the City of
Lubbock not more than seven (7) days from the date hereof, and
SECTION 4. THAT expenditures of up to $650,000.00 from the General Fund
(to be reimbursed by federal emergency funds) are authorized for housing, food, clothing,
and other emergency items for care of the victims; and
SECTION 5. THAT this Proclamation shall take effect immediately upon its
issuance and the City Secretary of the City of Lubbock is hereby authorized and directed
to distribute this Proclamation to all news media and ensure widespread distribution of
this Proclamation to the public.
ORDERED this 20t1i day of September, 2005
ATTEST:
Rebecca Garza, City Secret
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September 20, 2005