(A) The Council may, on recommendation of the Mayor, authorize any purchase or contracts necessary to place the city in a position to combat effectively any disaster resulting from the explosion of any nuclear or other bomb or missile, and to protect the public health and safety, protect property and provide emergency assistance to victims in case of such disaster or from natural disaster.
(B) In the event of enemy-caused or natural disaster, the Director of Public Safety/Emergency Planning Chief or his/her designee is authorized, on behalf of the city, to procure such services, supplies, equipment or material as may be necessary for such purposes, 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 Management Agency Act of 1988; provided that, if the Council meets at such time, the Director of Public Safety/Emergency Planning Chief or his/her designee shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body.
(Ord. 3962, passed 10-3-2016)