Resolution No. 95-69 CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON
RESOLUTION NO. 95-(
RESOLUTION OF THE TIGARD CITY COUNCIL DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY AS A
ESULT OF THE 12/12/95 STORM.
WHEREAS, on December 12, 1995 a wind storm hit the City of Tigard with winds
up to 60 mph recorded in Washington County; and
WHEREAS, in the City of Tigard there was over 262 homes damaged, 3 homes
destroyed, and 18 businesses experienced property damage; and
WHEREAS, figures are still not available for the amount of loss caused by
business interruption; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard has incurred, to date, over $125,000 for debris
clearance, police protective measures, and public property damage; and
WHEREAS, Tigard activated its Emergency Operations Center at 9:30 AM on
Tuesday, 12/12/95 and deployed all public works and law enforcement personnel
to meet the emergency; and
WHEREAS, Tigard has committed all appropriate resources (personnel and
equipment) since 12/12/95 to attempt recovery from the storm; and
WHEREAS, the City of Tigard wants to access County, State and Federal
assistance for Public. Assistance Funds and .provide financial relief for
rivate property needs (citizens and businesses within the City) . The City
iso needs assistance in debris removal and disposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
Section 1: The Governor's Executive Order #EO-95-19, dated 12/12/95, had
declared a disaster area for all Northwest Oregon counties.
The Tigard City Council declares a State of Emergency in
Tigard. Further, Tigard City Council is now requesting that
Washington County include the City of Tigard, by direct
designation, in its request to the Governor of Oregon for
disaster assistance as a result of the 12/12/95 storm.
Section 2: The Tigard Council directs the Tigard Emergency Manager, Ed
Wegner, to take any and all steps authorized by law to
coordinate management of this emergency including but not
limited to requesting appropriate County, State, and Federal
assistance.
PASSED:. This —L--L-- day of 1995.
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