(A) The Mayor, or Mayor Pro Tem in the Mayor's absence, may declare a state of emergency in the event of a natural disaster, manmade disaster, riot, or other situation that endangers health and welfare. The declaration shall be in writing and posted at City Hall if physically possible. It shall reference § 35.04 and include the nature of the emergency and the scope of the state of emergency including its duration. The duration should be no longer than 30 days unless extended by a new declaration.
(B) Once a state of emergency has been declared, the Mayor, or the Mayor Pro Tem in the Mayor's absence, will have the power to take necessary actions including but not limited to:
(1) Require some or all of the roads within city jurisdiction be closed;
(2) Require the city be evacuated;
(3) Establish a curfew within city limits;
(4) Authorize the Director of Public Safety to hire people to assist city staff and fill certain roles and to compensate them in accordance with the duties they undertake and the number of hours they work;
(5) Disperse assemblies or congregations of people;
(6) Suspend issuance of permits;
(7) Prohibit or restrict business operations within city limits;
(8) Designate off-limit areas;
(9) Commandeer boats and vehicles; and
(10) Authorize the Director of Finance to make emergency purchases outside of the regular procurement process.
(Ord. 21-16, passed 8-9-16)