Council declared a local state of emergency (Resolution 2016-24) for Tropical Storm Hermine, waiving bidding rules and authorizing emergency spending for up to seven days.
7 items on the agenda · 4 decisions recorded
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- 1Call to Order – Roll Call▶ 0:00
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Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited, followed by a moment of silence.
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[00:00:12] Please stand, join me for the Pledge of Allegiance followed by a moment of silence. [00:00:16] I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
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Moment of Silence
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- 4.a
Waiver of Twenty-Four Hour Written Notice Provision for Special Meetings
approvedCouncil waived the 24-hour written notice provision for calling a special meeting, due to emergency conditions related to Tropical Storm/Hurricane Hermine.
- motion:Motion to waive the 24-hour written notice provision for the special meeting due to Hurricane Hermine emergency conditions. (passed)
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[00:00:33] We have two items on agenda. [00:00:34] First is discussion regarding the waiver of a 24-hour written notice for the provision of a special meeting. [00:00:39] Ms. Manns? [00:00:42] Mr. Mayor, members of the City Council, this item is before you based on the fact that we have called a special meeting. [00:00:50] Typically, the requirements for a special meeting are that we provide a 24-hour notice. [00:00:57] In this particular situation, we're calling an emergency meeting based on emergency conditions related to Tropical Hurricane Hermine, excuse me. [00:01:14] And we're requesting that you waive the 24-hour written notice provision. [00:01:21] Thank you. [00:01:21] Open it up for public comment. [00:01:23] Seeing none, I'm going to come forward and bring it back to Council. [00:01:25] Move for approval. [00:01:27] Second. [00:01:28] Any discussion? [00:01:29] Just want to point out, we do have one residence in the audience. [00:01:32] So we want to make sure that you got the notice, you're here, we appreciate it. [00:01:40] This is extraordinary steps we're taking to make sure that we try to do all we can, both for our community and to step out in front of everything. [00:01:49] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:01:52] Aye. [00:01:53] Opposed, like sign. [00:01:54] Next is Resolution 2016-24, declaring a local state of emergency.
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Resolution 2016-24 Declaring a Local State of Emergency
approvedCouncil adopted Resolution 2016-24 declaring a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Hermine, invoking Chapter 252 authorities to waive bidding formalities and authorize emergency contracts, employment, equipment rental, and expenditure of public funds for up to seven days. The motion passed with caveats that any permanent employee hires be communicated internally and that a definite start/end date for the seven-day window be included in the resolution.
Ord. Resolution 2016-24
- motion:Approve Resolution 2016-24 declaring a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Hermine, with caveats that permanent employee hires be communicated internally and that the seven-day window have a defined start and end date. (passed)
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[00:01:58] Ms. Manns? [00:01:58] Resolution by the City Council of the City of New Port Richey, Florida, declaring a local state of emergency due to Tropical Storm Hermine and declaring an effective date. [00:02:09] Mr. Mayor, the purpose of this resolution is under Chapter 252 of the Florida Statutes, [00:02:20] which specifically allows municipal corporations within the state, [00:02:26] when there is a threat to public infrastructure, life, health, or property of residence, [00:02:33] to, for a period of up to seven days, waive the procedures and the formalities that are typically associated with bidding and the acquisition of public properties. [00:02:48] In this case, we're asking specifically for authorities and special encumbrances related to the performance of public work projects, [00:03:00] including taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure health, safety, and welfare of the community, [00:03:06] entering into contracts, incurring obligations, the employment of permanent, temporary, or volunteer workers, [00:03:15] the rental of equipment, the acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation of supplies, materials, and facilities, [00:03:23] and the appropriation and expenditure of public funds. [00:03:25] Thank you. Open it up for public comment. [00:03:27] Seeing no one come forward, bring it back to Council. [00:03:30] Move for approval. [00:03:31] Second. [00:03:32] Motion is seconded to the maker. [00:03:34] Move for approval with a couple of caveats. [00:03:38] One, if any permanent employees need to be brought on, that information will be shared internally, quickly, so we can make that decision. [00:03:49] Yes, sir, Mr. Councilman. [00:03:50] Number two, we'd like to, once we create this, what the seven-day expiration is. [00:04:00] Because you have a seven-day window, just looking to make sure that we've got a start and stop, so people know that it isn't... [00:04:08] So we can tell everybody that it started on this time, and it ended on this time to take this action necessary. [00:04:14] I don't know how you put that in the resolution. [00:04:15] We'll include that in the resolution, Mr. Deputy Mayor. [00:04:17] Okay. [00:04:17] Thank you. Is that okay to second? [00:04:19] Yes, that is fine. [00:04:20] Anything else, Deputy Mayor? [00:04:21] No, sir, that's just it. [00:04:23] Is there anything to second? [00:04:25] No. [00:04:26] Councilman Starkey? [00:04:27] Comment. [00:04:27] Councilman Davis? [00:04:29] Hearing no further discussion, all those in favor, please signify by saying aye. [00:04:32] Aye. [00:04:32] Opposed? [00:04:33] Like sign.
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- 5Communications▶ 4:34
- 6Adjournment▶ 5:10