Resolution - 2017 - 2017-11 - Emergency Declaration Local Disaster Dangerous River Water Levels - 03/31/2017CITY OF EAGLE
RESOLUTION NO. 17-11
A RESOLUTION DECLARING A LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY;
AUTHORIZING THE LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION AND
ITS TERMS FOR AN END DATE OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2017; AUTHORIZING
THE IMMEDIATE EXPENDITURE OF PUBLIC MONEY TO SAFEGUARD
LIFE, HEALTH AND PROPERTY; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, precipitation has caused the Boise River running through the City of Eagle,
Idaho to reach dangerous water levels threatening the life, health and property of Eagle
and its citizens; and
WHEREAS, a local disaster emergency, as defined in Section 46-1002, Idaho Code, is in
existence in the City of Eagle due to the imminent threat to life and property; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority granted the Mayor of the City of Eagle in Section
46-1011, Idaho Code, the Mayor of the City of Eagle, on March 30th, 2017 and ratified by
the City Council herein, declared a local disaster emergency and authorized the
furnishing of aid and assistance thereunder; and
WHEREAS, Section 46-1011, Idaho Code, requires the consent of the Eagle City
Council for such local disaster emergency declaration to continue for a period in excess
of seven (7) days; and
WHEREAS, it is deemed necessary by the Council of the City of Eagle to extend such
local disaster emergency declaration until September 30, 2017 to provide for the ongoing
threat to public life and property of flooding and river hazards; and
WHEREAS, Section 67-2808, Idaho Code, authorizes the Council of the City of Eagle to
declare an emergency authorizing the immediate expenditure of public money to
safeguard life, health or property; and
WHEREAS, the Council of the City of Eagle deems it necessary for the health and
safety of the citizens of the City of Eagle to continue the authorization for the immediate
expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health and property.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF EAGLE, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency, issued by the Mayor of the
City of Eagle and ratified by the City Council herein on March 30th, 2017 and will be
recorded with the Ada County Recorder as and that such Declaration shall remain in
effect until September 30, 2017; and
Section 2. That an emergency exists, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2808(1), in that
the City must immediately declare an emergency and authorize emergency work; and
ADA COUNTY RECORDER Christopher D. Rich
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Section 3. That pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2808(1), the Mayor and City Council
authorize the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard the life, health and
property of the City of Eagle; and
Section 4. That pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2808(1), the City may avoid the
bidding requirements for the expenditure of public funds in the event of an emergency;
and
Section 5. That a copy of this resolution shall be promptly filed with the Ada County
Recorder.
Section 6. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Eagle, Idaho, this 30th day of March, 2017.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Eagle, this 30th day of March 2017.
ATTEST:
STAN RIDGEWAY
MAYOR
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