4-1-8: ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR PUBLIC USE:

   A.   Included Property: Upon proclamation of the "local emergency", the Board of County Commissioners may purchase or lease public or private property for public use, including:

      1.   Food;

      2.   Medical supplies;

      3.   Clothing;

      4.   Shelter;

      5.   Means of transportation;

      6.   Fuels and oils;

      7.   Buildings or land.

   B.   Use: Such purchases under authority of this section may be used for any purpose to meet the needs of an emergency, including its use to relieve want, distress and disease. (Ord. 04-14, 5-18-2004)