HomeMy WebLinkAbout6923RESOLUTION NO. 6923
A RESOLU`T'ION DESIGNATING A LOCAL DISASTER
AGENCY FOR THE CITY OF PUEBLO AND COUNTY OF
PUEBLO AND ASSIGNING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILI-
TIES THEREFOR
WHEREAS, the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act of 1973 ( §24-
33.5 -701 et. seq., C.R.S.) (the "Act ") as amended by Senate Bill
92 -36, Laws of 1992, 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. 6461 adopted November 13, 1989 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, the General Assembly has transferred the functions
formerly held by the Division of Disaster Emergency Services in
the Department of Public Safety to the Office of Emergency
Management in the Division of Local Government of the Department
of Local Affairs; 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.
C' L t" rr T t TO ')
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 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 terminat-
ing a disaster shall be filed promptly with the
Division of Local Government of the Department of
Local Affairs 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 represen-
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tatives of the news media.
B. The Director of the Department acting by and through the
Coordinator of the Office of Emergency Preparedness shall:
1. Have direct responsibility for the organization,
administration and operations of the Office of
Emergency Preparedness.
2. Accept and comply with all applicable regulations
and standards of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency and the Office of Emergency Management,
Division of Local Affairs of the Colorado Depart-
ment of Local Affairs 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 aforesaid Colorado Office of
Emergency Management.
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
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direction of the City Manager and Board of County
Commissioners, or its designee, in undertaking the
mitigation, response, and recovery during such
disaster.
SECTION 4
Resolution No. 6461 passed and approved November 13, 1989 is
hereby rescinded.
ATTEST:
C' y C_ erk
INTRODUCED: April 27 , 1992
By JOYCE LAWRENCE
Councilman
APPROVED:
Pres went of th'e City Council
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