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
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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
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City of Sanger
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