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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of February 12, 2024 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 17 City Commission. She then advised that a motion and second to adopt the Resolution was needed from the Commission, after which there would be time for a photo opportunity with former Commissioner Meadows. MOTION: Commissioner Divita moved to adopt Resolution 24-3403, as presented. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Busch. Motion carried unanimously by voice vote 4-0. Former Commissioner Meadows thanked the Commission for the kind words expressed in the Resolution and stated lie had very much enjoyed his time serving as a Commissioner and was happy for having played whatever small part he had in the City's successes. 10. FIRST READING OF ORDINANCES A. First Reading of Ordinance 24-1593 — Amending Chapter 30 Emergency Management, Article 1, of the City Code of Ordinances The City Clerk read Ordinance 24-1593 by title, as follows: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CASSELBERRY, FLORIDA, AMENDING CHAPTER 30, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, ARTICLE I, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES TO UPDATE THE CODE AND TO ENSURE HARMONY WITH RECENT AMENDMENTS TO STATE LAW; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION, CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE." Staff Presentation: City Manager Randy Newlon gave a brief overview of Ordinance 24-1593 which amends Chapter 30, Emergency Management, Article I of the City Code of Ordinances to provide consistency with State Statutes. The Florida Legislature amended the State Emergency Management Act as set forth in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, which addresses threats posed by natural, technological, or manmade disasters which may affect the life, health, and safety of its people. Staff has reviewed Chapter 30, Emergency Management, Article I of the City Code of Ordinances and is proposing amendments to provide consistency with these recent state legislative changes, and to update provisions. The proposed amendments will provide conformity with state law, and enhance staff's ability to respond to natural, man- made and technological disasters through coordination and long -teen planning and will include: defining emergency management, weather emergency, and public health emergency; clarification of staff roles during an emergency; establishing a process for declaring an emergency, how the public is notified, and how emergency orders are extended; and simplification of categories of emergencies. Budget Impact: There is no impact to the Budget associated with this iteln. Recommendation: The City Manager recommended approval of Ordinance 24-1593 on first reading Audience Participation: No one came forward to address Ordinance 24-1593.