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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- -2- 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 -3- 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 TF 47.22 -4-