HomeMy WebLinkAbout033394 ORD - 06/25/2024Ordinance Extending the Local State of Disaster Declared by the Mayor on June
20, 2024, related to Tropical Storm Alberto; and declaring an emergency.
WHEREAS, the Governor of Texas issued a disaster proclamation on June 19, 2024,
certifying that Tropical Storm Alberto poses a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread
and severe property damage, injury, and loss of life due to widespread flooding, life -threatening
storm surge, damaging wind, and heavy rainfall for several counties including Nueces, Kleberg,
and San Patricio; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of Corpus Christi issued a declaration of a local state of disaster
on June 20, 2024, pursuant to §418.108 of the Texas Government Code due to Tropical Storm
Alberto posing a threat of imminent disaster, including widespread and severe property damage,
injury, and loss of life due to widespread flooding, life -threatening storm surge, damaging wind,
and heavy rainfall; and
WHEREAS, Corpus Christi Code, Section 16-3 (c), requires the City Council to consent
to the continuation of a local state of disaster declared by the Mayor for a period in excess of 7
days.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THAT:
Section 1. Continuation of Local State of Disaster. The local state of disaster declared by the
Mayor on June 20, 2024 shall continue until terminated by order of the City Council.
Section 2. Publicity and Filing. Pursuant to Texas Government Code §418.108(c), this order
extending the declaration of a local state of disaster due to Tropical Storm Alberto shall be given
prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary.
Section 3. Emergency. This section constitutes a written request by the Mayor or majority of the
members of the Council for this ordinance to be passed finally on the date of introduction due to
emergency. The City Council finds and declares an emergency due to the need for immediate
action necessary for the efficient and effective administration of City affairs; and suspends the City
Charter rule that requires consideration of and voting upon ordinances at two regular meetings so
that this ordinance is passed and takes effect upon first reading as an emergency measure.
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Paulette Guajardo, Mayor
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