HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-165-2239_-_Declaration_of_Local_Emergency_Order_No._2024-002_-_Adopted.docxRESOLUTION NO. 2024-165-2239
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA, RATIFYING THE “DECLARATION
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY” IMPOSED BY THE MAYOR ON
OCTOBER 6, 2024, DUE TO HURRICANE MILTON; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, due to Hurricane Milton, Governor Ron DeSantis issued a Declaration
of a State of Emergency on October 5, 2024, which encompassed all of Miami-Dade
County, and
WHEREAS, the storm was forecasted to be a major hurricane, with life-threatening
winds and heavy rainfall, and
WHEREAS, on Sunday, October 6, 2024, Mayor Rodney Harris declared a local
state of emergency in accordance with Miami Gardens Code of Ordinances, Section 2-
879, due to the imminent threat posed by this severe weather, and
WHEREAS, the Declaration of a Local Emergency imposed by Mayor Harris was
in effect until Thursday, October 10, 2024;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1: ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS: The foregoing Whereas
paragraphs are hereby ratified and confirmed as being true, and the same are hereby
made a specific part of this Resolution.
Section 2: RATIFICATION: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby
ratify Declaration of Local Emergency Order No. 2024-002 declaring a local emergency
pursuant to Miami Gardens Code of Ordinance Section 2-879 due to the threat of this
severe weather and the City Council has determined said Declaration of Local Emergency
shall stay in effect until Thursday, October 10, 2024.
Section 3: EFFECTIVE DATE: This Resolution shall take effect immediately upon
its final passage.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF MIAMI GARDENS
AT ITS REGULAR MEETING HELD ON OCTOBER 23, 2024.
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RODNEY HARRIS, MAYOR
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ATTEST:
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MARIO BATAILLE, CMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: MAYOR RODNEY HARRIS
Moved by: Councilman Leon
Seconded by: Councilman Stephens
VOTE: 6-0
Mayor Harris Yes
Vice Mayor Wilson Yes
Councilwoman Baskin Yes
Councilman Leon Yes
Councilwoman Powell Yes
Councilwoman Julien Not Present
Councilman Stephens, III Yes
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