Resolution 2012-140RESOLUTION NO. 2012 — j_4.0
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
TROPICAL STORM/HURRICANE ISAAC.
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida (the
"Board "), in Special Session this date adopted Proclamation/Resolution 2012 -13, 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 Tropical Storm/Hurricane Isaac 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 24`h day of
August, 2012, that:
I. 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 8:00 a.m. Sunday
August 26`h up and through 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 29`h, 2012, 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
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second and majority vote favoring
same, this 24`h day of August, 2012.
ATTEST:
DWIGHT F,..,WCK, CLERK
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY. FLORIDA
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TOM HENNING
ACTING CHAIRMAN