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RESOLUTION NO.2026-0161k
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT CITY COUNCIL
RELATING TO A FUTURE DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF
EMERGENCIES TO I1I14c1F-UDE A DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO
THE MAYOR IN SPECIFIED INSTANCES; AND PROVIDING FOR AN
EFFECTIVE DATE_
WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, Emergency Management provides for Local
Emergencies; and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated tbat significant weather and otber conditions, could present
a serious threat to the public bealth, safety and welfare and that such conditions could cause
significant damage to infrastructure and personal property;
WHEREAS, in accordance with Section 252.38, Florida Statutes, the City of Clermont
has the autbority to declare a state of emergency witbin the municipal boundaries of the City and
invoke any and all emergency provisions,regulations,policies and programs as may be autborized
by the State of Florida, State Statutes and County or City ordinances.
WHEREAS,in an emergency the immediate and efficient implementation of the authority
granted to the City Council is necessary to limit and reduce the impact to the City and its
population,
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Clermont,
Florida, Lake County, Florida as follows:
SECTION 1 v EMERGENCY DECLARATION AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO MAYOR
The City Council does hereby delegate to the Mayor, or in the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro
Tom, the limited authority to declare a state of emergency in accordance with Section 252.38,
Florida Statutes within the municipal boundaries subject to the following:
a. The Governor of the State of Florida and/or the Lake County Board of County
Commissioners has declared a state of emergency to include all or part of Lake County;
and
b. The City Council is notified with reasonable dispatch that a state of emergency has
been declared_
SECTION 2: EFFECTIVE DATE= DURATION
Any state of emergency declared bereunder shall take effect upon signature and shall be in efrect
for seven (7) days unless extended by the Mayor, or in the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro Tem
For an emergency order entered in response to a hurricane c r other weather condition or, for other
emergency events,by a majority vote of the City Council or terminated as provided herein.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
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SECTION 3: TERMINATION
The Mayor,or in the Mayor's absence,the Mayor Pro Tem,may terminate any State of Emergency
declared hereunder as may be required.
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CITY OF CLERMONT
C h RESOLUTION NO. 2026-016R
DONE AND RESOLVED by the Mayor of the City Council of the City of Clermont,
Lake County, Florida, this 26 h day of May 2026.
CITY OF CLERMONT
+ Tim Murry, Mayor
ATTEST:
Tracy Ackroyd Howe, MMC
City Clerk
Approved as to Form and Legality:
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Christia W. Waupilf, City Attorney