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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of September 26, 2022 — Regular Meeting Page 9 of 13 10. DISCUSSION ITEMS A. Future Agenda Items No items were presented for consideration. 11. RESOLUTIONS A. Resolution 22-3336 — Confirming the Declaration of a State of Public Emergency for Hurricane Ian and Related Budget Amendment 422-036 The City Clerk read Resolution 22-3336 by title, as follows: "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, RECOGNIZING THE DECLARATION OF A WEATHER EMERGENCY ISSUED BY THE GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, EFFECTIVE THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF FLORIDA INCLUDING SEMINOLE COUNTY AND THE MUNICIPALITIES SITUATED THEREIN; CONFIRMING THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY FOR THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY BY THE CITY MANAGER; AUTHORIZING THE EXERCISE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF CASSELBERRY, MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AND CITY EMPLOYEES; PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon stated Resolution 22-3336 confirms the City Manager's Declaration of a State of Public Emergency because of weather conditions imminent with Hurricane Ian, which was declared at 11:00 a.m. on September 26, 2022. Also being presented for consideration is related Budget Amendment 422-066 which will provide funding for storm recovery operations in the amount of $1,000,000. Mr. Newlon then gave a presentation which included the latest storm projections, including trajectory, strength, speed, duration, and estimated wind, water, and flood impacts, as well as the potential for tornadoes; the City's preparations for the imminent arrival and potential impacts of Hurricane Ian, which included lowering of lake levels, deployment of pot -table generators, and meetings with City staff regarding emergency preparations. He advised that at 4:30 p.m. he had participated in an executive meeting with Seminole County's Emergency Management leader and the chief executives of all the cities and governmental agencies within Seminole County, including the Sheriff's Department, the Health Department and the School Board. At the time of that meeting it was intended that schools would stay open through tomorrow but would close on Wednesday in order to transition to emergency shelters as needed. It is anticipated that shelters will open at 8:00 a.m. Wednesday and that will be announced, and any necessary evacuations would begin at that time. The Sheriff's Office announced that it will defer any decision on curfew until the need is assessed down the road so there is no information on that available at this time. Many facilities will be closing as of Wednesday, including the City of Altamonte Springs and Seminole County. Mr. Newlon advised lie is seriously considering closing City Hall and other City facilities on Wednesday, as well, but was deferring that decision until more information is available on Tuesday. Police Chief Larry Krantz and Deputy Chief Derrick Becton are leading the City's emergency management efforts and Deputy Chief Becton is available for any questions the City Commission may have at this time. He then requested the City Commission's support of Resolution 22-3336 and related