R-2016-44 CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-44
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT CITY COUNCIL
RELATING TO THE PROCLAMATION OF A NATURAL EMERGENCY;
AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, Emergency Management provides for Local
Emergencies; and
WHEREAS,it is anticipated that significant rainfall and wind may occur due to Hurricane
Matthew, and such rainfall and wind may cause substantial damage to and loss of property
including homes,farms and other personal property and has the potential to cause substantial harm
or injury to the population; and
WHEREAS,this storm may cause damages to infrastructure; and
WHEREAS, Lake County is currently under a State of Emergency declared by Governor
Scott; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor of the Clermont City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida has determined that a state of emergency exists and hereby declares a Local
Emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City of Clermont, Lake County, Florida, may need assistance from the
State of Florida to handle the potential damages to life and property;
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Mayor of the City Council of the City
of Clermont,Florida, Lake County, Florida as follows:
Section 1. Emergency Declaration.
A Resolution of Local Emergency is hereby declared.
Section 2. Assistance Requested.
The Governor of the State of Florida is hereby requested to arrange and deliver the recovery and
response activities as may be necessary and available to aid the citizens of the City of Clermont,
Lake County, Florida,during this emergency.
Section 3. Effective Date; Duration.
This Resolution shall take effect upon signature and shall be in effect for seven (7) days or until
cancelled or extended as required by law.
CITY OF CLERMONT
RESOLUTION NO. 2016-44
DONE AND RESOLVED by the Mayor of the City Council of the City of Clermont, Lake
County, Florida, this 6th day of October, 2016.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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Gail L. Ash, Mayor
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Tracy Ackroyd Howe, City Clerk
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