Res 2015-072/Disaster declaration extension

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RESOLUTION NO. 2015 -72R A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 418.108 OF THE TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE EXTENDING A LOCAL STATE OF DISASTER IN THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS DUE TO RECENT HISTORIC FLOODING. RECITALS: WHEREAS, President Barack Obama declared Hays County and the City of San Marcos ( "City") a federal disaster area on May 29, 2015 due to extreme, devastating flooding that occurred on Sunday, May 24, 2015 when the Blanco River rose above 40 feet; WHEREAS, the City has suffered widespread severe property damage as shown on the Property Damage Assessment attached hereto, as well as personal injuries and loss of life resulting from the floods; WHEREAS, hundreds of City residents have been forced from their homes due to the -- -- - massive ftaoding- resulting-in the - necessity- -for -temporary - shelters -- anti- -other immefliaw - emergency care needs; WHEREAS, due to the total destruction of hundreds of homes in the City caused by the flooding, the City will experience extremely challenging long -term housing needs in the coming months and years, WHEREAS, the local economy has suffered tremendous losses, due to the disruption caused by the flooding and recovery measures being undertaken in the City. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN MARCOS, TEXAS: PART 1. The continuation of a declaration of a local state of disaster is made by the San Marcos City Council this 16th day of June, 2015. PART 2. The declaration shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be promptly filed with the City Clerk as required by Section 418.108(c) of the Texas Disaster Act. PART 3. The City of San Marcos Emergency Management Plan remains in effect. PART 4. This disaster declaration will remain in effect until September 15, 2015. ADOPTED on June 16, 2015.