HomeMy WebLinkAbout6461RESOLUTION NO. 6461
A RESOLUTION DESIGNATING A LOCAL DISASTER
AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND COUNTY OF
PUEBLO AND ASSIGNING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI-
TIES THEREFOR
WHEREAS, Colorado Disaster Emergency Act of 1973 (§24 -33.5-
701 et. seq., C.R.S.) (the "Act ") requires each political
subdivision of the State of Colorado to prepare plans and
establish capabilities to carry out emergency functions to
prevent, minimize and repair injury and damage resulting from any
disaster as defined in the Act (the "disaster "); and
WHEREAS, by Resolution No. 5487 adopted November_ 12, 1984 and
other_ disaster related actions, the City Council established
suitable arrangements in compliance with the Act with the Board of
County Commissioners of Pueblo County, Colorado (the "Board ")
through the Civil Defense Agency for furnishing mutual aid in
coping with disasters, and
WHEREAS, the Board created the Pueblo County Department of
Public Safety and Operations (the "Department ") to oversee the
Pueblo Civil Defense Agency and changed the name of the Agency to
"Office of Emergency Preparedness", and
WHEREAS, it is the intent and desire of the Pueblo City
Council to continue to properly discharge the City's responsibili-
ties under_ the Act; and
WHEREAS, it is the further intent and desire of the City
Council to meet the requirements necessary to qualify for federal
and state disaster_ and emergency assistance programs; NOW,
THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Office of Emergency Preparedness is hereby designated as
the local disaster agency responsible for disaster preparedness
and coordination of response within the County of Pueblo and City
of Pueblo.
SECTION 2.
The City Council hereby declares its intention to cooperate
with the Board in a mutual effort in planning, execution and
coordination of disaster services within Pueblo County, Colorado.
SECTION 3
The duties and responsibilities of the City and Board shall
be carried out as follows:
A. The City Manager of the City of Pueblo shall:
1. Provide direction and control for Pueblo City
forces before, during and after disaster opera-
tions.
2. Assure continuity of City government at all levels
in any declared disaster_.
3. Have the power to verbally declare that a disaster
exists within the City of Pueblo. Such declaration
shall continue for a period not to exceed seven (7)
days. Such declaration may be continued or renewed
for a period in excess of 7 days with the consent
of a majority of the members of City Council. Any
order_ or proclamation declaring, continuing or
terminating a disaster shall be filed promptly with
the Division of Disaster Emergency Services of the
State of Colorado and with the City Clerk. Such
order or proclamation shall be given prompt and
general publicity and shall be promptly distributed
to the appropriate representatives of the news
media.
B. The Director of the Department acting by and through the
Coordinator_ of the Office of Emergency Preparedness shall:
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1. Have direct responsibility for the organization,
administration and operations of the Office of
Emergency Preparedness.
2. Accept and comply with all applicable Federal
Emergency Management Agency and Colorado Division
of Disaster Emergency Services regulations and
standards relating to the development of a
disaster operational capability and the receipt of
federal and state assistance in that development
and to sign and submit all documents and materials
associated with such development.
3. Prepare and submit an annual budget to the Board of
County Commissioners and the City Manager.
4. Prepare and keep current, subject to the approval
of the City Manager of Pueblo, the Pueblo Emergency
Plan to conform to the standards and requirements
as promulgated by the Colorado Division of Disaster
Emergency Services.
5. Assist all appropriate officials in preparing a
clear and complete statement of emergency
responsibilities of all agencies which may be
activated in the event of a disaster_.
6. In the event of a declared disaster_, act under the
direction of the City Manager and Board of County
Commissioners, or its designee, in undertaking the
mitigation, response, and recovery during such
disaster.
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Resolution No. 5487 passed and approved November_ 12, 1984 is
hereby rescinded.
INTRODUCED: November 13, 1989
By DR. GILBERT GARBISO
Councilman
ATTEST: APPROVED:
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Cit Clerk re i ent of the City Council
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