PROCLAMATION OF THE EXISTENCE
OF A LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Section 8.20.070, subdivision A. of the Merced Municipal Code empowers the Director of Emergency Services to proclaim the existence or threatened existence of a local emergency when the City is affected or likely to be affected by a public calamity and the City Council is not in session; and, WHEREAS, the City Manager, as Director of Emergency Services of the City does hereby find that:
Conditions of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen within the City of Merced caused by flood and storm commencing on or about | P_.m. on the I of January, 2023.
That the City Council of the City of Merced is not in session and cannot immediately be called into session.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY PROCLAIMED, that a local
emergency now exists throughout the City.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED AND ORDERED that during the
existence of said local emergency, the powers, functions, and duties of the emergency organization of this City shall be those prescribed by state law, Ordinances, and Resolutions of this City and by the City of Merced Emergency Plan.
1/7/231:00pm Stephanie R. Aut
Date and Time Director of Emergency Services
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
1/7/23
City Attorney Date