Agenda Item Name:
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Public Hearing to Consider Ordinance Revising County Code Regarding Emergencies
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Presenter:
Emergency Management
Description:
This is a public hearing to consider an ordinance revising Chapter 27 of the Alachua County Code of Ordinances entitled “Emergencies.”
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Approve adoption of Ordinance Revising Chapter 27 of the Alachua County Code of Ordinances entitled “Emergencies” and authorize Chair to sign.
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Prior Board Motions:
n/a
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
Enactment of this ordinance will be paid from 001.54.5430.525.49.04.
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Strategic Guide:
Social and Economic Opportunity
Background:
During the 2021 Legislative Session, the Legislature enacted Laws of Florida 2021-08, which made significant changes to the authority of local governments in their handling of events defined as “Public Health Emergencies.” This ordinance amends Chapter 27 of the Alachua County Code of Ordinances, entitled “Emergencies,” to reflect these changes.