Backup Documents 09/07/2008 E (Hurricane Ike)
Board of County
Commissioners
Emergency
Meeting
BACK-UP
DOCUMENTS
September 7, 2008
COLLIER COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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EMERGENCY AGENDA
HURRICANE IKE
September 7, 2008
1 :00 p.m.
Tom Henning, Chairman, District 3
Donna Fiala, Vice-Chairman, District 1
Jim Coletta, Commissioner, District 5
Frank Halas, Commissioner, District 2
Fred W. Coyle, Commissioner, District 4 (absent)
NOTICE: ALL PERSONS WISHING TO SPEAK ON ANY AGENDA ITEM
MUST REGISTER PRIOR TO SPEAKING. SPEAKERS MUST REGISTER
WITH THE COUNTY MANAGER PRIOR TO THE PRESENTATION OF THE
AGENDA ITEM TO BE ADDRESSED.
COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 2003-53, AS AMENDED BY
ORDINANCE 2004-05 AND 2007-24, REQUIRES THAT ALL LOBBYISTS
SHALL, BEFORE ENGAGING IN ANY LOBBYING ACTIVITIES
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, ADDRESSING THE BOARD OF
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS), REGISTER WITH THE CLERK TO THE
BOARD AT THE BOARD MINUTES AND RECORDS DEPARTMENT.
REQUESTS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD ON SUBJECTS WHICH ARE NOT ON
THIS AGENDA MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING WITH EXPLANATION
TO THE COUNTY MANAGER AT LEAST 13 DAYS PRIOR TO THE DATE OF
THE MEETING AND WILL BE HEARD UNDER "PUBLIC PETITIONS".
ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A DECISION OF THIS BOARD
WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDINGS PERTAINING THERETO,
AND THEREFORE MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD
OF THE PROCEEDINGS IS MADE, WHICH RECORD INCLUDES THE
TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED.
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ALL REGISTERED PUBLIC SPEAKERS WILL RECEIVE UP TO FIVE (5)
MINUTES UNLESS THE TIME IS ADJUSTED BY THE CHAIRMAN.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS ANY
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROCEEDING,
YOU ARE ENTITLED, AT NO COST TO YOU, TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE COLLIER COUNTY
FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT LOCATED AT 3301 EAST
TAMIAMI TRAIL, NAPLES, FLORIDA, 34112, (239) 252-8380; ASSISTED
LISTENING DEVICES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED ARE AVAILABLE IN
THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' OFFICE.
1. Call to Order and Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Henning, Commissioner Fiala, Commissioner Coletta and
Commissioner Halas present in the boardroom. (Commissioner Coyle
absent); Pledge of Allegiance was done in unison
2. Introduction of Emergency Meeting - Jim Mudd, County Manager
3. Updated track information for Hurricane Ike and its effects on the citizens of
Collier County, Florida (Presented by Emergency Management Director, Dan
Summers)
**Christy to translate in American Sign for today's meeting**
4. Emergency Management Update on Hurricane Ike and Recommendations
include:
A. Governor Crist has sent a "State of Emergency" request to the Federal
Government for signature
B. Possibility of a Category 5 hurricane before hitting Cuba
C. Monroe County has issued staggered evacuations
D. Eleven (11) shelters are ready and in place, if needed
E. Mayor of Naples and Mayor of Everglades City are viewing this meeting
via television and will conduct their own meetings
F. Debris removal by Solid Waste Division; Call 252-2380 for pickup from
Tropical Storm Fay
G. Current activity update: Collier County to feel effects on Tuesday
evening and Wednesday morning
H. Request: "Remain guarded" and "Be prepared"
I. Emergency Call Center - 252-8444
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J. Recommendation: To declare a State of Emergency effective September
7,2008 and to do a budget amendment in the amount of $50,000
5. Determination of Necessity of Declaring a State of Emergency
Proclamation/Resolution 2008-239: Declaring a State of Emergency in Collier
County, FL effective September 7, 2008 - Adopted 4/0 (Commissioner Coyle
absent);
6. Resolution 2008-240: Allowing a Budget Amendment for funding of expenses
by opening an appropriation fund in the amount of $ 50,000 for Hurricane Ike
-Adopted 4/0 (Commissioner Coyle absent)
7. Comments and Speakers
A. Colonel Tom Storer from Collier County Sheriff's Office said that they
will maintain and monitor the storm and engage in emergency
operations plan if necessary; also proposed a curfew during the storm
event to keep in mind (if necessary)
B. Collier County Schools' Superintendent Dennis Thompson to work with
Emergency operations and County through the storm event
Adjourn:
Approved 4/0
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PROCLAMATION/RESOLUTION NO. 2008--2.l.9
PROCLAMATION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF COLLIER COUNTY TO DECLARE A STATE OF EMERGENCY
FOR ALL TERRITORY WITHIN THE LEGAL BOUNDARIES OF
COLLIER COUNTY INCLUDING ALL INCORPORATED AND
UNINCORPORATED AREAS.
WHEREAS, Hurricane Ike 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
WHEREAS, Collier County Emergency Manageme~~:ftials are recommending that a
"State of Local Emergency" be declared due to the 8lifl'eflt tfi Jli esiet8s Jllltk of Hurricane Ike;
and
WHEREAS, Chapter 252.38 (3) (a) 5, Fla. Stat., and Collier County Ordinance Nos. 84-
37, 2001-45, 2002-50, and 2007-49 (codified at Sections 38-56 through 38-71 in the Collier
County Code of Laws and Ordinances) provide for a political subdivision such as Collier County
to declare a State of Local Emergency and to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise
required of political subdivisions by law pertaining to:
I. Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent 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, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, in special session, this 7th day of
September, 2008, that Hurricane Ike poses a serious threat to the lives and property of residents
of Collier County, that voluntary evacuation is encouraged and that a State of Local Emergency
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be deelared, effective immediately for all territory in the incorporated and unincorporated areas
of Collier County.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
exercises its authority pursuant to Collier County Ordinance Nos. 84-37,200] -45, 2002-50 and
2007-49 and waives the procedures and formalities required by law of a political subdivision, as
provided in Chapter 252.38 (3) (a) 5, Fla. Stat. including authorization for Purchasing Director to
waive existing purchasing card limitations during the declared emergency.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners hereby
declares that during an emergency it shall be unlawful and an offense against the County for any
person operating within the County to charge more than the normal average retail price for any
merchandise, goods or services sold during the emergency. The average retail price as used
herein is defined to be that price at which similar merchandise, goods or services were being sold
during the 30 days immediately preceding the emergency or at a mark-up which is a larger
percentage over wholesale cost than was being added to wholesale cost prior to the emergency.
The waiver and reimposition of the state gas tax(es) shall not factor as to gasoline/petroleum
products sales prices.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that pursuant to Collier County Ord. No. 02-50, 9 I,
this proclamation declaring a state of emergency shall activate the disaster emergency plans
applicable to the County and shall be the authority for the use or distribution of any supplies,
equipment, materials or facilities assembled or arranged to be made available pursuant to such
plans.
This Proclamation/Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring
same this 7th day of September, 2008.
BOARD OF COUNTY CO
COLLIER COUNTY, F
BY:~
TOM HEN
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-240
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER
COUNTY, FLORIDA, FOLLOWING ITS DECLARATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR ALL TERRITORY IN COLLIER COUNTY, PROVIDING FOR
THE OPENING OF A NEW APPROPRIATION FUND FOR EMERGENCY SERVICES
DURING HURRICANE IKE.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida (the "Board"), in
Emergency Session this date adopted Proclamation/Resolution 2008-239, 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, being further informed that Hurricane Ike 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 poses a threat to the
health, safety and welfare of the citizens, residents and visitors of/to Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that thcre is hereby authorized the opening
of a new appropriation fund with $50,000.00 as a starting base for emergency services during Hurricane
Ike.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote favoring same, this 7th
day of September, 2008.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT E. ~ROOJ:,I'CL~RK
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER CO TY, FL RIDA
By:
TOM
and legal sufficiency:
Jeffr9~ A. Kia kow
Count Atto