Resolution 2006-205
RESOLUTION NO. 2006-205
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOLLOWING
ITS DECLARATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL EMERGENCY FOR ALL
TERRITORY IN COLLIER COUNTY FURTHER PROVIDING FOR WAIVER OF
CERTAIN FEES FOR COLLIER AREA TRANSIT ("CAT") SERVICE DURING
TROPICAL STORM ERNESTO AND RECOMMENDING VOLUNTARY
EV ACUA TIONS OF THOSE RESIDENTS IN CHOKOLOSKEE, EVERGLADES
CITY, GOODLAND AND IMMOKALEE.
WHEREAS, on August 28, 2006 the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida
(the "Board") in Special Session adopted ProclamationlResolution 2006-204 declaring a state of
emergency for all territory within the legal boundaries of Collier County including all incorporated and
unincorporated areas; and
WHEREAS, The Board, having duly met in chambers on Tuesday, August 29, 2006 and being
further informed that Tropical Storm Ernesto 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 building and areas and may pose an imminent threat to the health,
safety and welfare of the citizens, residents and visitors of/to Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOL VED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, in Special Session, this 29th day of August
2006, that:
1. The Board waives the fees for Collier Area Transit ("CAT") service from 2:00 p.m. to
dusk on August 29, 2006 for those persons utilizing the service for evacuation to
designated shelters and the return of those residents to their homes after the event.
2. Additionally, the Board has recommended the voluntary evacuation of those residents in
Chokoloskee, Everglades City, Goodland and Immokalee.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same.
Commissioner Halas - AYE Commissioner Coletta - AYE (by telephone)
Commissioner Fiala - AYE (by telephone) Commissioner Henning - AYE
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David C. Weigel, COUNTY ATTORNEY