§ 2-244. The state of local emergency.

(a)

Where a state of local emergency has been declared, the procedures and formalities otherwise required by law shall be waived with regard to the following so long as they are necessary for dealing with the emergency situation:

(1)

Performance of public work and the taking of whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community.

(2)

Entering into contracts.

(3)

Incurring obligations.

(4)

Employment of permanent and temporary workers.

(5)

Utilizing volunteer workers.

(6)

Rental of equipment.

(7)

Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials, and facilities.

(8)

Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.

(b)

Pursuant to F.S. § 252.46(2), all executive orders and emergency rules imposed and enacted pursuant to this article shall be reduced to writing as soon as possible, filed with the office of the clerk to the board of Polk County commissioners, and concurrently posted prominently upon the premises serving as the headquarters of county government operations.

(c)

Copies of all executive orders and emergency rules shall be delivered, as soon as possible, to representatives of the news media, all appropriate law enforcement agencies, and other appropriate government administration officials.

(d)

All executive orders and emergency rules issued under this article shall indicate the nature of the emergency, the threatened area or areas of the county, and the conditions creating the disaster or threat. The content of such orders shall be promptly disseminated to the general public and to the governing bodies of the applicable municipalities within Pinellas County and contiguous counties.

(Ord. No. 05-041, § 4, 7-13-05)