Any ordinance, resolution, rule or regulation inconsistent with an emergency regulation promulgated by the Mayor shall be suspended during the period of time and to the extent that such conflict exists. During a civil defense emergency the city is, notwithstanding any statutory or charter provision to the contrary, empowered to enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such disaster by protecting the health and safety of persons and property, and by providing emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster. The city may exercise such powers in the light of the exigencies of the disaster without compliance with time-consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law pertaining to the performance of public work, entering into contracts, incurring of obligations, employment of temporary workers, rental of equipment, purchase of supplies and materials, limitations upon tax levies, and the appropriation and expenditure of public funds, for example, but not limited to, publication of ordinances and resolutions, publication of calls forbids, provisions of civil service or merit system laws and rules, provisions relating to low bids, and requirements for budgets.
(Ord. passed 3-11-09)