11/09/2022 State of Emergency Proclamation - Tropical Storm Nicole

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CITY OF CASSELBERRY OFFICIAL NOTICE STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION WHEREAS, the National Hurricane Center recognizes the danger to the residents of Florida arising from the potential effects of Tropical Storm Nicole; and WHEREAS, the Honorable Ron DeSantis, Governor of the State of Florida, has entered, on November 7, 2022, the attached Executive Order Number 22-253 establishing a state of emergency as a result of Subtropical Storm Nicole and other inclement weather events; and WHEREAS, Seminole County extended the declared local state of emergency related to Hurricane Ian and Subtropical Storm Nicole, by attached Executive Order 2022-016 dated November 7, 2022; and WHEREAS, as of 10:00 a.m., November 8, 2022, Nicole strengthened to a Tropical Storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph; and WHEREAS, the City of Casselberry desires to adequately protect its citizens from the hazards of Tropical Storm Nicole and potential adverse situations and effects; and WHEREAS, the current forecast of the National Hurricane Center does not allow for a confident prediction of the track of Tropical Storm Nicole; and WHEREAS, Section 252.38(3), Florida Statutes, provides authority for local governments such as the City of Casselberry to take actions in emergency situations and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law pertaining to: 1. Performance of public work and taking whatever action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community; 2. Entering into contracts; 3. Incurring obligations; 4. Employment of permanent and temporary workers; 5. Utilization of volunteer workers; 6. Rental of equipment; 7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials and facilities; 8. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds; and