HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council Resolutions (Resolution R-21-4590)-02/18/2021RESOLUTION R-21-4590
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE EMERGENCY
DECLARATION OF DISASTER ISSUED BY MAYOR
RICHARD NEWTON ON FEBRUARY 18, 2021
WHEREAS, the City of Colleyville has suffered probable injuries to City
roads, public facilities, and other public infrastructure as a result
of the winter storm that began on February 12, 2021, creating
an imminent threat to public health and safety; and
WHEREAS, the County Judge of Tarrant County declared a state of disaster
in Tarrant County on February 15, 2021; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas declared a state of disaster in all 254
counties in Texas; and
WHEREAS, on February 18, 2021, the Mayor declared a local state of
disaster by proclamation for the City of Colleyville, pursuant to
Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code and Section
3.06 of the City Charter (the "Declaration"); and
WHEREAS, state law provides that the Mayor's Declaration shall continue
for a period of not more than seven (7) days from the date of
issuance, unless the same is continued by the City Council of
the City of Colleyville, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of
the Texas Government Code.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS:
Sec. 1. THAT the City Council has determined that extraordinary
measures, including continuance of the Declaration, must be
taken to alleviate the suffering of people and to protect the
public health, safety, and general welfare.
Sec. 2. THAT, pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government
Code, the City Council hereby extends the Declaration for a
period not to exceed thirty (30) days from the effective date of
this resolution.
Sec. 3. THAT the Mayor is authorized to amend, modify, or terminate
the Declaration by further proclamation during the above-
refenced period of time in conformance with Section 418.108(a)
of the Texas Government Code and Section 3.06 of the City
Charter.
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Sec.4. THAT this Resolution shall be effective immediately upon
passage.
AND IT IS SO RESOLVED.
APPROVED BY A VOTE OF 7 AYES, 0 NAYS ON THIS THE 2ST" DAY OF
FEBRUARY 2021.
Mayor Richard Newton Aye Mayor Pro Tern Bobby Lindamood Aye
Place 1, Tammy Nakamura Aye Place 3, Kathy Wheat Aye
Place 4, George Dodson Aye Place 5, Chuck Kelley Aye
Place 6, Callie Rigney Aye
ATTEST:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
CITY OF COLLEYVILLE
Richard Newton
Mayor