Resolution 2004-245
RESOLUTION NO. 2004-245
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
FOLLOW[NG [TS DECLARATION OF A STATE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR ALL TERRITORY IN COLLIER COUNTY
FURTHER PROVID[NG FOR W A[VER OF SPECIFIED EMS
FEES AND ORDER[NG MANDA TORY EV ACUA TION OF
RESIDENCE AND PROPERTIES [N COUNTY COASTAL AREAS.
WHEREAS, on August II, 2004 the Board of County Commissioners of Collier
County, Florida (the "Board") in Emergency session adopted ProclamationlResolution
2004-244 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 again in chambers on Thursday,
August 12,2004 and being further informed that Hurricane Charley 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 posed an imminent threat to the health, safety and welfare of the
citizens, residents and visitors of/to Collier County.
NOW THEREFORE, IT [S RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMM[SS[ONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, in Emergency Session,
this 12th day of August 2004, that:
1. The Board waives the base fee(s) for convalescent transports by Collier
County EMS for evacuation only to approved shelter(s) pursuant to EMS practices and
procedures for "Registered Special Needs" persons.
2. The Board activates mandatory evacuations for all coastal areas including
Copeland, Chokoloskee, Everglades City, Goodland and Isles of Capri.
This Resolution adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same.
Commissioner Henning - aye
Commissioner Halas - aye
Commissioner Fiala - aye
Commissioner Coletta - aye
DATED:
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