HomeMy WebLinkAboutPO 6851: EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER PURSUANT TO §418.108(b) OF THE TEXAS GOVERMENT CODE P. O. No. 6851
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF DISASTER
PURSUANT TO §418.108(b) OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE
WHEREAS, on the 24th day of March, 2020, they Mayor of the City of Port
Arthur determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to alleviate the suffering
of people exposed to and those infected with COVID-19, as well as those that could
potentially be infected or impacted by COVID-19, and to prevent or minimized the loss
of life, signed a Declaration of Disaster for the City of Port Arthur, Texas, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A"; and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, a
declaration of local disaster may not be continued or renewed for a period of more than
seven (7) days except with the consent of the governing body of the political
subdivision or the joint board as provided by Subsection (e), as applicable; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council deems it in the best interest of the citizens of Port
Arthur to extend the Declaration of Disaster pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Texas
Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR:
Section 1. That the facts and opinions in the preamble are true and correct.
Section 2. That the City Council extends the Declaration of Disaster, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code.
Section 3. That this Ordinance is effective immediately.
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Section 4. That a copy of the caption of this Ordinance be spread upon the
Minutes of the City Council.
READ, ADOPTED AND APPROVED on this day of A.D.,
2020, at a Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Port Arthur, by the
following vote: AYES:
Mayor:
Councilmembers:
NOES:
Thurman "Bill" Bartle, Mayor
ATTEST:
Sherri Bellard, City Secretary
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alecia Tizeno, City Attorney
APPROVED FOR ADMI -STRATION:
Ronald Burton, City Manager
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