HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 930323-U - Disaster Preparedness WeekRESOLUT I ON NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GEORGETOWN,
TEXAS, ESTABLISHING THE FOURTH WEEK OF MARCH EACH YEAR AS
DISASTER •...,.. WEEK.
WHEREAS, a major disaster, such as has Occurred by tornado
in Waco, Lubbock, Paris, Wichita Falls, Matador and Saragosa, would
heavily impact lives and properties in Georgetown; and,
WHEREAS, such disaster will likely occur at Georgetown at
some future timez and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has authorized and established a
comprehensive, State and Federally supported Emergency Management
program; and,
WHEREAS, the success of any Emergency Management program is
largely contingent upon citizen awareness, education and
participation in prudent protective measures;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
GEORGETOWN, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. The facts and recitations contained in the
preamble of this resolution are hereby found and declared to be
true and correct, and are incorporated by reference herein and
expressly made a part hereof, as if copied verbatim. The City
Council finds that this resolution implements Facilities & Services
Policy #1 of the Century Plan - Policy Plan Element, which states,
"The City will endeavor to increase the quality of life through the
upgrading of existing facilities and services and the provision of
new services to meet the specific needs of the community"; and
further finds that t h E? adoption of this resolution is not
inconsistent or in conflict with any other Century Plan Policies,
as required by Section 2.03 of the Administrative Chapter of the
Policy Plan.
SECTION 2. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and
the City Secretary to attest thereto this resolution establishing
the fourth week of March each year as Disaster Preparedness Week in
Georgetown, Texas.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be effective immediately
upon adoption.
RESOLUTION
Disaster Preparedness Week
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RESOLVED this a-!�
ATTEST:
Elizabeth Gray
City Secretary
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Marianne Landers Banks
City Attorney
RESOLUTION No.
Disaster Preparedness Week
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THE CITY
OF GEORGETOWN:
By: EO w60D
Mayor