HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-255-A.docJUNE 12, 2001 01-255-A ORDINANCE
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PURPOSE:
INITIATED BY:
ORDINANCE AFFIRMING THE DECLARATION OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF OSHKOSH
CITY MANAGER
Whereas, high winds caused by a severe thunderstorm have disrupted
communications, interfered with the use of roadways, and pose a continuing and
substantial threat to public order, and a threat to the life, health and safety of the
citizens of the City of Oshkosh; and
Whereas, the Common Council was unable to meet with promptness to address the
effects of the storm immediately; and
Whereas, pursuant to the authority granted under the provisions of the Oshkosh
Municipal Code, Chapter 9, Emergency and Disaster Planning and Response, the City
Manager for the City of Oshkosh declared an emergency covering the entire City of
Oshkosh; and
Whereas, the Emergency Operations Center has been activated and is operating during
this emergency situation; and
Whereas, the Common Council for the City of Oshkosh, pursuant to the authority
granted under the provisions of the Oshkosh Municipal Code, Chapter 9, Emergency
and Disaster Planning and Response, hereby affirms this declaration of a State of
Emergency covering the entire City of Oshkosh and directs as follows:
This State of Emergency shall continue until such time as the Emergency Operations
Center is deactivated in accordance with applicable City policies and procedures.
Pursuant to the authority provided in Chapter 9 of the Oshkosh Municipal Code, the City
Manager and Emergency Management Coordinator are hereby authorized and directed
to issue all such orders necessary to protect public life, health and safety by carrying out
the following duties:
1. Utilize all available resources of City government as reasonably necessary to
cope with the emergency.
2. Transfer the direction, personnel or functions of City Departments or units thereof
for purposes of facilitating or performing emergency services as necessary or desirable;
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3. Compel performance by elected and appointed City government officials and
employees of the duties and functions assigned in the City of Oshkosh Emergency
Operations Plan;
4. Contract, requisition and compensate for goods and services from private
sources;
5. Direct and compel evacuation under order of the governor for the State, of all or
part of the population from any stricken or threatened area within the City if such action
is deemed necessary for preservation of life or other disaster mitigation, response or
recovery;
6. Prescribe routes, modes of transportation and destinations in connection with
evacuation;
7. Control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area, the movement of
persons within the area and the occupancy of premises therein.
8. Make provisions for the availability and use of temporary housing;
9. Suspend or limit non-emergency activities and prohibit public assemblies.
THIS DECLARATION OF A STATE OF EMERGENCY enacted this 12th day of June,
2001.