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SPECIAL EMERGENCY MEETING
BOARD OF COUNTY COMIVIISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, FLORIDA
SEPTEMBER 13, 1999
TO DECLARE A STATE OF
LOCAL EMERGENCY
IN PREPARATION FOR
HURRICANE FLOYD
September 13, 1999
The Board of County Commissioners of Indian River County, Florida, met in Special
Emergency Session at the County Commission Chambers, 1840 251 Street, Vero Beach,
Florida, on Tuesday, September 13, 1999. The meeting was called by the Chairman to
declare a state of local emergency in preparation for Hurricane Floyd. Present were Kenneth
R Macht, Chairman; Caroline D. Ginn; Ruth Stanbridge; and John W. Tippin. Vice
Chairman Adams was not present. Also present were James E. Chandler, County
Administrator; Charles P. Vitunac, County Attorney; and Patricia Ridgely, Deputy Clerk.
The Chairman called the meeting to order at 1:52 p.m. and announced that this was
an emergency meeting to declare a state of local emergency. Many others were present as
a 2 o'clock meeting had been called earlier in the day for the Emergency Services
Department to brief all department heads, municipality and agency representatives,
constitutional officers, and others about the approaching hurricane.
The Chairman read the proposed resolution into the record.
ON MOTION by Commissioner Tippin, SECONDED BY
Commissioner Stanbridge, the Board unanimously (4-0,
Commissioner Adams absent) adopted Resolution No. 99-91
declaring state of local emergency.
September 13, 1999
RESOLUTION 99 - 91
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY RESOLUTION DECLARING
STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
WEMWAS, the National Hurricane Center recognizes the danger to coastal residents
of Florida from Hurricane Floyd, by posting a hurricane watch from Hallandale to
Flagler Beach; and
WaiEREAS, Indian River County has high evacuation times to evacuate residents from
the hazards of a hurricane; and
WHEREAS, the current forecast error of the National Hurricane Center does not allow
for a confident prediction of the track of Hurricane Floyd at that point in time, coinciding
with Indian River County's high evacuation times; and
WHEREAS, Hurricane Floyd has the potential for causing extensive damage to public
utilities, public buildings, public communication systems, public streets and roads, public
drainage systems, commercial and residential buildings and areas; and
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WHEREAS, Chapter 252.38, Florida Statutes, provides authority for a political
subdivision such as Indian River County to declare a State of Local Emergency and to
waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law
pertaining to:
1..' Performance of public work and taking whatever action is necessary to
ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community. _
2. Entering into contracts.
3. Incurring obligations.
4. Employment of permanent and temporary workers.
5. Utilization of volunteer workers.
6. Rental of equipment.
7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation of supplies,
materials and facilities.
8. Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of
Indian River County, Florida, this 13th day of September 1999, that
1. Hurricane Floyd poses a serious threat to the lives and property of
residents of Indian River County and that a State of Local Emergency
shall be declared, effective immediately, for all of Indian River County,
including, all unincorporated and incorporated areas.
2. The Board of County Commissioners hereby exercises its authority and
waives the procedures and formalities required by law of a political
subdivision, as provided in Chapter 252.38(6)(e), Florida Statutes.
The resolution was moved for adoption by Commissioner T, &= and the motion
was seconded by Commissioner ——' and, upon being put to a vote, the vote
was as follows:
Chairman
Kenneth R. Macht
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Mee -Chairman
Fran B. Adams
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Commissioner
Carolyn D. Ginn
Commissioner
Ruth Stanbridge
G<.,,
Commissioner
John W. Tippin
The Chairman thereupon declared the resolution duly passed and adopted this 13 t h day
ofSeDtemb911999.
Attest
Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk
September 13, 1999
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BOARD OF COUNTY
CONIlVIISSIONERS
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY, jFLORIDA
BY '1 /��Y�l
enneth R. Macht, Chairman
Chairman Macht advised he needed the Board's permission to sign a letter to the Honorable
Governor Jeb Bush and read the proposed letter into the record.
Indian River County
y Board of County Commissioners
Department of Emergency Services
CY 1840 15th Streel, Veno Reach, Florida 119hU
September 13, 1999
The Honorable Governor Jeb Bush
c/o Department of Community Affairs
Division of Emergency Management
VIA FAX 850-488-1016
Dear Governor Bush:
Hurricane Floyd continues to move toward Indian River County and poses a threat to life and
property. If Hurricane Floyd makes landfall over Indian River County as a Category 4, it could
be the worst disaster this county has ever experienced. Because of this threat, Indian River
County has declared a Local State Of Emergency to allow for adequate protective actions.
All county agencies and public safety agencies such as law enforcement, EMS, fire, health, etc.,
are activating emergency preparations according to the county's Comprehensive Emergency
Management Plan. Expenses for budget items such as overtime, supplies, and other operating
accounts may exceed estimates for FY 98/99.
Therefore, I am rg§ectfully requesting that Indian River County be included in any Declaration
of Emergency request submitted by the State of Florida to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency. Since substantial damage is expected should Hurricane Floyd make landfall over or in
proximity to Indian River County, I am respectfully requesting that Indian River County be
considered for any Declaration of Disaster request to the Federal Emergency Management
Agency.
I have appointed Mr. Douglas Wright, Director of Emergency Services, to be my representative
for any contact from the Florida Division of Emergency Management reference this request.
Allow me to thank you in advance for your consideration of this most important request.
Sincerely,
Kenneth Macht, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Indian River County
Division of
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Division of
Emergency Medical
Animal Control
FireServices
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567-8000
S62-2028
S67-8000
S67-8000
Ext. 446
Ext, 444
Ext. 217
SUNCOM 224-1444
FAX (S61) S67-9323
ON
MOTION by Commissioner
Ginn, SECONDED
BY
Commissioner Tippin, the Board unanimously (4-0, Commissioner
Adams absent) approved transmission of the letter to Governor Jeb
Bush.
September 13, 1999
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Chairman Macht announced the following notice of canceled meetings: Council of Public
Officials and Board of County Commissioners regular and budget meetings scheduled for Tuesday,
September 14, 1999. Also, Commissioner Carolyn Eggert's Memorial Service scheduled for
September 14, 1999 has been postponed until further notice.
Emergency Services Director Doug Wright advised that Chairman Macht and the
Commissioners have taken the necessary actions he had requested for which he expressed his thanks.
He stated that at 12:30 p.m. the National Hurricane Center had upgraded some of the information
on Hurricane Floyd and reduced the amount of time for preparedness, thus it was necessary to move
forward with emergency plans. He advised that he would start the other meeting with the local
representatives from the municipalities and other agencies upon adjournment of this meeting.
Administrator Chandler invited the Commissioners to remain for the next meeting so they
would be updated on all available information.
There being no further business, upon motion duly made and seconded, the Chairman
adjourned the meeting at 1:57 p.m.
ATTEST:
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Jeffrey K. Barton, Clerk
Minutes approved
September 13, 1999
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Kenneth R Macht, Chairman