Resolution 2019-145 (Hurricane Dorian) RESOLUTION NO. 2019— 1 4 5
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 IRMA.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida (the
"Board"), in Special Session this date adopted Proclamation/Resolution 2019 - 14 3 , 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 Dorian 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, in Special Session this 31st day of
August, 2019, 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 waives the fees for CAT services beginning at am/pm on
, ,up and through am/pm on , 2019,to aid
in the evacuation of residents.
3. In the interest of efficient and effective pre-storm event preparation and post-storm event
recovery, maximum funding flexibility is crucial to safeguard the public health, safety, and
welfare thus requiring the processing of all necessary budget amendments up to $500,000.
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THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same
this 31st day of August 2019.
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