HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-19RESOLUTION NO. )-' I q
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port Angeles,
Washington, affirming and ratifying the Declaration of
Emergency issued by the City Manager on December 14,
2018.
WHEREAS, a Declaration of Emergency was issued by the City Manager on December
14, 2018, a complete copy of which is attached; and
WHEREAS, City Council has reviewed the facts and circumstances that prompted the
Declaration of Emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles:
The Council hereby finds that the facts recited in the Declaration are true and correct. On the basis
of those facts, the Council finds and declares that the violent wind storm occurring on December
14, 2018, which left city customers without electric service, widespread disruption to roads and
streets within the City and impairment to City water, constituted an emergency in the City of Port
Angeles.
The City Council affirms and ratifies (1) the Declaration of Emergency issued by the City
Manager on December 14, 2018, and (2) all actions authorized by that Declaration.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the I,.1 day of January, 2019. cp
Sissi Bruch, Mayor
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Kari Martinez -Bailey, City a
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William E. Bloor City -Attorney
DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY
I, Nathan West, the City Manager of the City of Port Angeles, find that the following
facts exist:
1. The City is experiencing a violent wind storm that already has created
numerous problems and caused significant property damage. The wind storm is expected
to continue until 10 PM tonight.
2. As of this hour, approximately 6,000 city customers are without electric
service; there is widespread disruption to roads and streets within the City; and it is
possible the lack of electric service could result in impairment to the quality and quality of
water available to residents and businesses.
3. All of these circumstances create a situation that is beyond the ability of City
crews to adequately respond to within a reasonable time.
There is a state of emergency in the City of Port Angeles that requires activation of
the City's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan, including utilization of emergency
powers granted pursuant to RCW 35.33.081 and 38.52.070(2) and Chapter 2.24PAMC.
Now, therefore, by the authority granted to me under State law and by the City
Council, I hereby declare that a state of emergency exists in the City of Port Angeles;
that all actions may be taken under the direction of the Mayor, the City Manager, and
authorized designees, as are reasonably necessary to prevent or minimize the loss of
life and property; and that, without limitation, the powers hereby authorized include the
following:
1. Enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such
emergency situation to protect the health and safety of persons and the preservation of
property; and
2. Each City department is authorized to exercise the powers vested under this
resolution in light of the emergency situation without regard to time-consuming
procedures and formalities prescribed by law (excepting mandatory constitutional
requirements).
This proclamation shall be subject to confirmation by resolution of the City
Council at the earliest practicable time.
TED this 14 day of December, 2018
Nathan West, City Manager
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Kari Martinez -Bailey, Clerk