2004-100ORDINANCE NO. ~Od~/~0
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING AND REPLACING THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE MITIGATION EFFECTS OF POSSIBLE HAZARDS;
PREPARATION AND MEASURES TO PRESERVE LIFE AND MINIMIZE DAMAGES;
PREPARATION FOR RESPONSES DURING EMERGENCIES AND PROVIDING FOR
NECESSARY ASSISTANCE; AND DEVELOPING A SYSTEM AND PROCESSES
NECESSARY TO RETURN THE CITY OF DENTON TO A NORMAL STATE OF AFFAIRS
AFTER A DISASTER AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Denton, Texas finds that the identification of
potential hazards and the mifigation of their effects must be an on-going concern of the City if
the lives and property of the populace are to be protected; and
WHEREAS, the City Council hereby declares that the preparation of an Emergency
Management Plan, and the means for its implementation, for the protection of lives and property
in the City of Denton from natural or manmade disasters or threat thereof is immediately
essential; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that in times of disasters which may imperil
the safety of the inhabitants of the City, or their property, it becomes necessary to effectuate and
place into operation preconceived plans, regulations, and preparations with a minimum of delay;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council fmds that it is in the public interest to provide for the
necessary powers and authority to provide prompt and effective use of all City resources to
prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters that are likely to affect the public health,
welfare and safety; and
WHEREAS, in times of disasters and emergencies there is an urgent need for the prompt
suspension of laws and regulations and the enactment of same to protect the public health,
welfare, and safety; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 418 of the Government Code requires that the City prepare and
keep current an emergency management plan for its area providing for disaster mitigation,
preparedness, response, and recovery; and
WHEREAS, that the City Council finds that certain portions of the Plan contain
information made confidential by Chapter 418 of the Government Code, Section 552.139 of the
Government Code or other applicable law; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, therefore, that the adoption of a modem "Emergency
Management Plan" is necessary and in the public interest; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DENTON HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The findings set forth in the preamble of this Ordinance are incorporated
by reference into the body of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein.
SECTION 2. The "Emergency Management Plan" of the City of Denton is hereby
adopted, amended and replaced by the current modem Plan entitled, "Emergency Management
Plan."
SECTION 3. That the Mayor, City Manager, Emergency Management Coordinator and
the Emergency Management Program Manager are authorized to take all actions necessary to
implement the Emergency Management Plan in times of disaster or emergency.
SECTION 4. That the Mayor shall provide the State Emergency Management Division
with a tree and correct copy of the Plan and this Ordinance and shall notify the Division of the
manner in which the City is providing an emergency management program, identify the person
primarily responsible for the program, and furnish additional pertinent information which the
Division requires.
SECTION 5. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
approval.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the ~9~ dayof ,~,~/(Y~ ,2004.
EULINE BROCK, MAYOR
ATTEST:
JENNIFER WALTERS, CITY SECRETARY
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM:
HERBERT L. PROUTY, CITY ATTORNEY
BY:
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