Resolution No. 2023-019RS-
CLER ' OM, CITY OF CLERMONT
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF CLERMONT CITY COUNCIL
RELATING TO A FUTURE DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF
EMERGENCIES TO INCLUDE 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 that significant weather and other conditions, could present
a serious threat to the public health, 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 authority to declare a state of emergency within the municipal boundaries of the City and
invoke any and all emergency provisions, regulations, policies and programs as may be authorized
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: EMERGENCY DECLARATION AUTHORITY DELEGATED TO MAYOR
The City Council does hereby delegate to the Mayor, or in the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro
Tem, 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 hereunder shall take effect upon signature and shall be in effect
for seven (7) days unless extended by the Mayor, or in the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro Tern
for an emergency order entered in response to a hurricane or other weather condition or, for other
emergency events, by a majority vote of the City Council or terminated as provided herein.
CITY OF CLERMONT
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SECTION 3: TERMINATION
The Mayor, or in the Mayor's absence, the Mayor Pro Tern, may terminate any State of Emergency
declared hereunder as may be required.
CLER ' M, CITY OF CLERMONT
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DONE AND RESOLVED by the Mayor of the City Council of the City of Clermont,
Lake County, Florida, this 23rd day of May 2023.
CITY OF CLERMONT
Tim Murry, cor
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