ALACHUA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

June 24, 2008 Regular BOCC Meeting Agenda Item #22 Title Public Hearing to Amend County Code Chapter 27, Emergencies (Amended) Amount N/A Description This is a public hearing to consider amending County Code Chapter 27, Emergencies. Recommendation Adopt the ordinance amending County Code Chapter 27, Emergencies, and authorize the Chairman to sign the ordinance. Alternative(s) Do not adopt the ordinance. Requested By David Donnelly, Director, Emergency Management Originating Department County Attorney Attachment(s) Description Proposed Ordinance Documents Requiring Action Proposed Ordinance Executive Summary The Emergency Management Section requested that the County Code provisions on emergencies be updated to reflect current law and recent developments. Background The County Commission adopted Ordinance 86-1 to provide procedures for the County to exercise its authority under state law to declare emergencies. The attached ordinance clarifies definitions to reflect statewide emergency operations procedures; provides criteria for the removal of storm debris from privately owned land; and prohibits price gouging. Issues Should the Board adopt the ordinance amending County Code Chapter 27, Emergencies? Fiscal Recommendation n/a Fiscal Alternative(s) n/a Funding Sources n/a Account Code(s) n/a Attachment:  Emergencies.pdf