PROC. 2021-04 - Extension Local State of Disaster TOWN OF TROPHY CLUB
PROCLAMATION 2021-04 AN EXTENSION THROUGH MARCH 25,2021
MAYORAL DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER
DUE TO UNPRECEDENTED WINTER WEATHER
WHEREAS, beginning on February 12, 2021 Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a
declaration of disaster for all 254 counties of Texas for unprecedented winter weather; and
WHEREAS, this winter weather event poses a risk to life and property of all residents and
businesses in The Town of Trophy Club; and
WHEREAS,The Town of Trophy Club is taking extraordinary measures to respond to the
effects of the winter weather to protect life and property; and
WHEREAS, The Town of Trophy Club has worked in conjunction with the Denton County
Department of Emergency Services establishing emergency protective measures, mitigation
procedures and emergency response plans for this type of emergency; and
WHEREAS, said state of disaster requires that certain emergency protective measures
be taken pursuant to the Texas Disaster Act of 1975 relating to Emergency Management and
Public Health, pursuant to Chapter 418 of the Texas Government Code.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF TROPHY
CLUB,TEXAS: '
SECTION 1. That a local state of disaster for public health emergency is hereby declared
for the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government
Code.
SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code the
state of disaster for public health emergency shall continue for a period of not more than seven
(7) days from the date of this declaration, unless continued or renewed by the Town Council,of
the Town of Trophy Club, Texas.
SECTION 3. That pursuant to Section 418.108(c) of the Texas Government Code this
declaration of a local state of disaster for public health emergency shall be given prompt and
general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the Town Secretary.
SECTION 4. That pursuant to Section 418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this
declaration of a local state of disaster activates the Town of Trophy Club, Texas, emergency
management plan, and authorizes the furnishing of aid and assistance under the declaration. '
SECTIONS. As allowed by Local Government Code 262.024, exempt bidding
requirements of purchasing items necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of
resident of the Town. This exemption shall remain in effect until a time when the Disaster
Declaration is lifted.
SECTION 6. This Declaration shall take effect immediately from and after its issuance.
DECLARED this 17th day of February, 202 .
Alicia leury, Mayor
n of Trophy Club, Texas
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Le is Vacek, Town Secretary .;
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