Council may, on recommendation of the Municipal Director of Civil Defense, 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 missle and to protect the public health and safety, protect property and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of such a disaster, or in the case of a natural disaster.
In the event of an enemy caused or natural disaster, the Municipal Director of Civil Defense is authorized, on behalf of the Municipality, 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 Illinois Civil Defense Act of 1951, as amended. However, if Council meets at such time, the Director shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by Council.
(Ord. 1959-11. Passed 10-26-59.)