STATE OF EMERGENCY ORDER
A STATE OF EMERGENCY BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA, DECLARING A LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF ARCHER PURSUANT TO SECTION 252.38(2) FLORIDA STATUTES AND SECTION 16-2 OFTHE ARCHER CODE OF ORDINANCES, DUE TO THE THREAT OF TROPICAL STORM ETA, PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF PROCEDURES AND FORMALITIES, DELEGATING AUTHORITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, safeguarding the lives and property of its citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the state; and
WHEREAS, the National Hurricane Center has recognized the danger to residents of Florida from Hurricane Eta; and
WHEREAS, the City of Archer has high hazards in the event of a hurricane; and
WHEREAS, the current forecast margin of error of the National Hurricane Center requires avoidance of undue delay in preparing for timely evacuation if need, therefore, is determined; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Eta has the potential for causing extensive injury to persons or loss of life, and damage to private property as well as damage to public utilities, public buildings, public communication systems, public streets and road, and public drainage systems; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Florida has issued Executive Order NUMBER 20-278 (State of Emergency for Alachua and Surrounding Counties), herein attached, recognizing the danger posed and the serious threat to the lives and property of residents of Archer; and
WHEREAS, Sections 252.38 (2) and (3), Florida Statutes auth01izes and encourages a municipality to declare a State of Local Emergency and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of a municipality by law to take whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of the people of the City of Archer, Florida including, but not limited to:
Entering into contracts;
Incurring obligations;
City of Archer Resolution 2020-
Declaration of Local State of Emergency
Employment of permanent and temporary workers;
Utilization of volunteer workers;
Rental of equipment;
Acquisition and distribution of supplies, materials either with or without compensation of supplies, materials, and facilities;
Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
BE IT RESOLVED that a State of Local Emergency is hereby declared, effective immediately for all territory within the legal boundaries of the incorporated area of the City of Archer, Florida.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor on behalf of the City Commission hereby waives all procedures and formalities required by law and act to adopt this declaration of as provided in Section 252, Florida Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor on behalf of the City Commission of Archer hereby delegates to the City Manager of the City of Archer, or designee, all authority as provided in Section 252.38, to discharge the duties and exercise the powers of:
Performance of public work and taking whatever action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community;
Entering into contracts;
Incurring obligations;
Employment of permanent and temporary workers;
Utilization of volunteer workers;
Rental of equipment;
Acquisition and distribution of supplies, materials with or without compensation;
Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
The specific limits on the authority of the City manager to expend funds and enter into agreements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED foregoing enumeration is not exclusive; the City Manager shall have the power to do all things necessary as conditions dictate, as provided in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED as provided in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, all normal formalities related to procurement, hours of employment of City employees, notice provisions and other procedures usually followed or required by law are hereby waived.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED during the pendency of this emergency and for so long as it is recommended to limit public gatherings, the Archer City Commission may meet using technology methods which would allow them to appear via remote means and for the public to appear and participate remotely.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED this resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage and shall exist until such time the threat of damage no longer exists or after a period of seven days, whichever occurs first.
DONE, this 11th day of November 2020.
BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF ARCHER, FLORIDA:
Iris Bailey
Attest, By the City Manager of the City Commission of the City of Archer, Florida:
Charles Hammond, City Manager
Approved as to Form
Scott Walker, City Attomey