17-2987 Further Extension of State of Emergency

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WHEREAS, pursuant to Executive Order 17 -2345, and Section 252.38(3)(a), Florida Statutes, political subdivisions, such as the City of Casselberry, have the authority to exercise certain powers and authority to safeguard the lives and property of its citizens and community; and WHEREAS, to ensure the protection of the public health, safety, and welfare of the citizens, the City of Casselberry desires to timely and efficiently remove such vegetative and other tree debris throughout the entire City. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. State of Emergency. The Declaration of a State of Public Emergency originally confirmed on September 12, 2017, and extended on September 18, 2017, is hereby extended and shall remain in effect until terminated by the City Commission. SECTION 2. Emergency Powers. Pursuant to Executive Order 17 -2345, Section 252.38(3)(a), Florida Statutes, and Section 30 -17 of the City Code of Ordinances, the City Commission hereby waives the procedures and formalities otherwise required by the City or by law pertaining to: a. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community. b. Entering into of contracts. C. Incurring of obligations. d. Employment of permanent and temporary workers. e. Utilization of volunteer workers. f. Rental of equipment. g. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials and facilities. h. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds. SECTION 3. Purchases and Contracts. The City Commission hereby confirms all purchases and contracts for service that were deemed necessary and approved by the City Manager during the public state of weather emergency and extensions thereof. A contract awarded to CrowderGulf Joint Venture, Inc. for service for tree, brush and associated debris removal and a separate contract awarded to Thompson Consulting Services, LLC for debris monitoring will continue throughout the cleanup period based on contract terms. $2,677.78 for food service support and miscellaneous supplies for staff has been spent to date. Budget Amendment #17-050 for $1,000,000 was considered and approved by the City Commission at a special meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 to fund the City's storm recovery operations. SECTION 4. Conflicts. All prior resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are hereby repealed to the extent of the conflict. Resolution 17 -2987 Page 2