HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/04/21 - Declaration of Emergency - Indian River Lagoon was allowed to expire A DECLARATION OF THE ST. LUCIE COUNTY
PUBLIC SAFETY DIRECTOR DECLARING A
STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS,the St. Lucie County Public Safety Director has made the following determinations:
1. 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.
2. The Public Safety Director has ( within
St. Lucie County.
3. Toxic blue-green algae persists eluding
our coastal ocean and beaches.
4. The toxic blue-green algae po: MAY ®6 2021 )nomic
well-being of St. Lucie County residents. r ( p ik.)V E�,._. r.
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5. Chapter 252.38 (3), Florida Stai a State
of Local Emergency and to waive the procedu \Ci0 (`O taining
to:
a. Performance of public �` @.�•���L�i1. - ensure
the health,safety and rjp J "
b. Entering into contracts �^'"
c. Incurring obligations;
d. Employment of permanent and temporary workers;
e. Utilization of volunteer workers;
f. Rental of equipment;
g. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies,
materials and facilities;
h. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
6. In order to respond to such emergency, upon this declaration, the County Administrator
or designee is authorized to initiate and take such actions authorized by Resolution No. 00-277 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rescinded by the Board of County Commissioners of St. Lucie County or the County Administrator.
8. This Declaration shall become effective immediately upon signing this 4th day of May
2021 at 8:00 a.m.
CoAk ler- V Ron arrish
l- 9 cr). P lic Safety Director