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Confirm the Declaration of a State of Emergency due to conditions surrounding Hurricane Helene and adopt Resolution 24-16.
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SUMMARY:
The entire City of Clearwater was threatened by the wind and rain and disruption of services and coastal areas were threatened by storm surge attendant to the arrival of Hurricane Helene.
Mayor Bruce Rector issued a Proclamation of a State of Emergency on September 24, 2024. Section 15.07(2) of the Code of Ordinances requires the City Council to confirm a Declaration of a State of Emergency at the next regularly scheduled meeting.