HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/13/16 - Declaration of Emergency - Indian River LagoonA DECLARATION OFTHE ST. LUCIECOUNTY
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR DECLARING
STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director has made the following determinations:
l. The Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County has adopted Resolution No. 00-
277 authorizing the County Administrator and the Public Safety Director to exercise certain emergency
powers and authority during a local emergency.
Z. The Public Safety Director has determined that State of Local Emergency exists within
St. Lucie County.
3. Toxic blue-green algae persists and has inspread tnwaterways inthe County, including
our coastal ocean and beaches.
4. The toxic blue-green algae poses a danger to health, life, property and the economic
well-being of St. Lucie County residents.
S. Chapter 252.38 (3), Florida Statutes provides authority for the County to declare State
of Local Emergency and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required by |avv pertaining
a. Performance of public works and taking whatever action is necessary to ensure
the health, safety and welfare ofthe community;
b. Entering into contracts;
C. Incurring obligations;
d. Employment nfpermanent and temporary workers;
e. Utilization nfvolunteer workers;
f. Rental ofequipment;
9. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies,
materials and facilities;
h. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
6. |norder torespond tosuch emergency, upon this declaration, the County Administrator
orher designee is authorized to initiate and take such actions authorized by Resolution No. 80'I77 for
and on behalf of the Board of County Commissioners during the term of such local state of emergency.
7. Such declaration shall remain in full force and effect for seven (7) days unless extended
in seven (7) day increments with the concurrence of the Board of County Commissioners or sooner
rescinded by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County or the County Administrator.
6. This Declaration shall become effective immediately upon signing this 13th day of July,
2016at8:00a.mn.