SECTION 3.13. EMERGENCY ORDINANCES AND RESOLUTIONS.

An emergency ordinance or resolution necessary for the preservation of the public peace, health or safety, shall contain a statement of the necessity for such emergency action, and its enactment shall require the affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of the members of Council. The specific reason for any proposed emergency on any ordinance or resolution shall be set forth on the agenda for the meeting at which that legislation is considered.

No action of Council authorizing the surrender or joint exercise or any of its powers, or in granting any franchise, or in the enactment, amendment or repeal of any zoning ordinance, or in authorizing any change in the boundaries of the City, or in authorizing the purchase or sale of real property at a price of $100,000 or more, shall be enacted as an emergency measure.

(Amended 11-3-09)