HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-142-3247A - Declaration of Local Emergency - Hurricane IrmaRESOLUTION NO. 2017-142-3247
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
SEPTEMBER 5, 2017, DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA; PROVIDING
FOR THE ADOPTION OF REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING
FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City of Miami Gardens faced dangerous conditions of sufficient
severity and magnitude to warrant coordinated local government action to prevent or
alleviate the damage, loss, hardship or suffering threatened or caused thereby, and
WHEREAS, Governor Rick Scott declared a State of Emergency for all of Florida
due to the threat of impending Hurricane Irma, and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos A. Gimenez declared a State of
Emergency for South Florida due to the threat of impending Hurricane Irma, and
WHEREAS, on September 5, 2017, Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert, III, declared a State
of Emergency for the City of Miami Gardens due to the threat of Hurricane Irma, and
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: CONFIRMATION OF THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL
EMERGENCY: The City Council of the City of Miami Gardens hereby ratifies the
"Declaration of a Local Emergency" imposed by Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III, on
September 5, 2017, attached hereto as Exhibit" A".
Section 4: AUTHORIZATION OF CITY MANAGER: The City Manager is
hereby authorized to do all things necessary to effectuate the terms of this Resolution.
Section 5: 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 SEPTEMBER 12, 2017.
OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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RONETTA TAYLOfyMMC, CITY CLERK
PREPARED BY: SONJA KNIGHTON DICKENS, CITY ATTORNEY
SPONSORED BY: OLIVER GILBERT, III, MAYOR
Moved by:
Seconded by .
VOTE:
Mayor Oliver Gilbert, III (Yes) (No)
Vice Mayor Erhabor Ighodaro, Ph.D. (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lisa C. Davis ^ (Yes) (No)
Councilman Rodney Harris (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Lillie Q. Odom (Yes) (No)
Councilwoman Felicia Robinson (Yes) (No)
Councilman David Williams Jr (Yes) (No)
Resolution No. 2017-142-3247
18605 N W 27th Avenue, Suite 165
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
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Short Title:
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 SEPTEMBER 5, 2017,
DUE TO HURRICANE IRMA; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF
REPRESENTATIONS; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
Staff Summary:
Governor Rick Scott declared a State of Emergency for all of Florida due to the threat caused by
impending Hurricane Irma. On September 5, 2017, Miami Dade County declared an emergency
in the County.
The City of Miami Gardens faced dangerous conditions of sufficient severity and magnitude to
warrant coordinated local government action to prevent or alleviate the damage, loss, hardship
or suffering threatened or caused thereby. On September 5, 2017, Mayor Oliver G. Gilbert III
declared a State of Emergency for the City of Miami Gardens due to the threat of Hurricane
Irma.
Proposed Action:
18605 N W 27th Avenue, Suite 165
Miami Gardens, Florida 33056
That City Council approves the resolution ratifying the Declaration of Local Emergency due to
Hurricane Irma.
Attachment:
Exhibit A - Declaration of a Local Emergency
Exhibit A