Council may, on recommendation of the Coordinator of the Emergency Services and Disaster Agency (ESDA), authorize any purchase or contract necessary to place the Municipality in a position to combat effectively any disaster resulting from the explosion of any nuclear or other bomb or missile, to protect the public health, safety and property and to provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of such a disaster or any form of natural disaster.
If any enemy caused or natural disaster occurs, the Coordinator of the ESDA is hereby authorized, on behalf of the Municipality, to procure such services, supplies, equipment or material as may be necessary, in view of the exigency, without regard to the statutory procedures or formalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to Municipal contracts or obligations, as authorized by the State Emergency Services and Disaster Agency Act of 1988, as amended. However, if Council meets at such time, the Coordinator shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by Council.