CC Resolution 2014-055 Request to Governor State EmergencyRESOLUTION NO. 2014 - 055
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA, REQUESTING THE
GOVERNOR TO PROCLAIM A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on the 16" day of September 2014, the City Council of the City
of La Quinta found that due to heavy rain and major flash flooding on September 8,
2014, a condition of extreme peril to life and property did exist within the City of
La Quinta; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with state law the City Council proclaimed an
emergency did exist throughout the City; and
WHEREAS, it has now been found that local resources are unable to cope-
with the effects of said emergency;
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that a copy
of this resolution be forwarded to the Governor of California with the request that
he proclaim the City of La Quinta to be in a state of emergency; and
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of this resolution be
forwarded to the State Director of the Office of Emergency Services; and
IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED that La Quinta City Manager Frank J.
Spevacek is hereby designated as the authorized representative for public
assistance and Christopher Escobedo, Assistant to the City Manager is hereby
designated as the authorized representative for individual assistance of the City of
La Quinta for the purpose of receipt, processing, and coordination of all inquiries
and requirements necessary to obtain available state and federal assistance.
PASSED, APPROVED, and ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the La Quinta
City Council held on this 16th day of September 2014 by the following vote:
AYES: Council Members Evans, Franklin, Henderson, Osborne, Mayor Adolph
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
Resolution No. 2014-055
Proclamation of Local Emergency
Requesting Proclamation by Governor
Adopted: September 16, 2014
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ATTEST:
SUSAN MAYSELS, ity Clerk
City of La Quinta, California
(CITY SEAL)
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
WILLIAM H. IHRK , City Attorney
City of La Quinta, California
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DON AD PH, yor
City of La Quinta, California