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04-87-Ordinance-Establishing an Emergency Management Program-04/06/1987ORDINANCE NO, 04-87 AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING A PROGRAM INCLUDING MITIGATION, PREPAREDNESS, RESPONSE AND RECOVERY PHASES OF COMPREHENSIVE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT; ACKNOWLEDGING THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR; AUTHORIZING THE APPOINTMENT OF AN EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR; AND PROVIDING FOR THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THOSE OFFICES; IDENTIFYING AN OPERATIONAL ORGANIZATION; GRANTING NECESSARY POWERS TO COPE WITH ALL PHASES OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT WHICH THREATEN LIFE AND PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF ,Q,p/f, 4&/Z AUTHORIZING COOPERATIVE AND MUTUAL AID AGREEMENTS FOR RELIEF WORK BETWEEN THIS AND OTHER CITIES OR COUNTIES AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES; PROHIBITING UNAUTHORIZED WARNING AND ALL -CLEAR SIGNALS AND MAKING VIOLATIONS A MISDEMEANOR PUNISHABLE BY FINE NOT TO EXCEED $ WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of _ finds that the identification of potential hazards and the prevenor tigation of thei mir effects must be an on -going concern of the City if the lives and property of the populace are to be protected; and WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the preparation of a Comprehensive Emergency Management plan, and the means for its implementation, for the protection of lives and property in the City of Sanger from natural or man -caused disasters or threat thereof is immediately essential; and WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that in times of disasters which may imperil the safety of the inhabitants of the City, or their property, it becomes necessary to effectuate and place into operation the preconceived plans and preparations with a minimum of delay; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds, therefore, that the preparation, and imple- mentation of such plans are now imperative; BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER Section 1. ORGANIZATION There exists the office of Emergency Management Director of the City of BANGER which shall be held by the Mayor in accordance with state law. (a) An Emergency Management Coordinator may be appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Director; (b) The Director shall be responsible fora program of comprehensive emergency management within the city and for carrying out the duties and responsibilities set forth in this ordinance. He/she may delegate authority for execution of these duties to the Coordinator, but ultimate responsibility for such execution shall remain with the Director. (i) Supervision of the drafting and execution of mutual aid agreements, in cooperation with the representatives of the state and of other local political subdivisions of the state, and the drafting and execution, if deemed desirable, of an agreement with the county in which said city is located and with other municipa- lities within the county, for the county -wide coordination of Emergency Management efforts. (j) Supervision of, and final authorization for the procurement of all necessary supplies and equipment, including acceptance of private contributions which may be offered for the purpose of improving Emergency Management within the City. (k) Authorizing of agreements, after approval by the City Attorney, for use of private property for public shelter and other purposes. (1) Survey of the availability of existing personnel, equipment, supplies and services which could be used during a disaster, as provided for herein. (m) Other requirements as specified in Texas Disaster Act 1975 (V.T.C.S. Article 6889-7). Section 3. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN A comprehensive Emergency Management Plan shall be developed and maintained in a current state. The plan shall set forth the form of the organization, establish and designate divisions and functions, assign responsibilities, tasks, duties, and powers, and designate officers and employees to carry out the provisions of this ordinance. As provided by state law, the plan shall follow the standards and criteria established by the State Division - of Emergency Management of the State of Texas. Insofar as possible, the form of organization, titles and terminology shall conform to the recommen- dations of the State Division of Emergency Management. When approved, it shall be the duty of all departments and agencies to perform the functions assigned by the plan and to maintain their portion of the plan in a current state of readiness at all times. The emergency management plan shall be considered supplementary to this ordinance and have the effect of law during the time of a disaster. Section 4. INTERJURISDICTIONAL PROGRAM The Mayor is hereby authorized to join with the County Judge of the County of ,��y�¢� and the mayors of the other cities in said county in the formatio of an�mergency Management Council for the County of � and shall have the authority to cooperate in the preparation of a joint emergency management plan and in the appointment of a joint Emergency Management Coordinator, as well as all powers necessary to participate in a county -wide program of emergency management insofar as said program may affect the City of �H _. Section 5. OVERRIDE At all times when the orders, rules, and regulations made and promulgated pursuant to this ordinance shal'I be in effect, they shall supersede and Section 9. SEVERABILITY If any portion of this ordinance shall, for any reason, be declared invalid such, invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions thereof. Section 10. LIMITATIONS This ordinance shall not be construed so as to conflict with any State or Federal statute or with any military or naval order, rule, or regulation. Section 11. REPEALER All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or resolutions in conflict herewith are expressly repealed. READ AND APPROVED on first reading this the 6 th day of April 19 87. READ, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on second reading this the, day of 190. ATTEST: P.osalle Shuffield a ry City of Sanger Texa