From
Fred Bates, Jr.
Title
Ordinance amending Chapter 12, "Fire Protection and Emergency Management," through the addition of 12-34(C); Providing a penalty clause, a savings clause and a severability clause; and providing an effective date after publication (COVID)
Presenter
Daniel Scesney, Chief of Police
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
The Police Department continues to review and evaluate the efficiency of its operation and management of all law enforcement and public safety responsibilities in order to provide a high level of quality service to the citizens and visitors of Grand Prairie. While responding to the unprecedented public safety conditions surrounding the COVID 19 outbreak, staff found the need to amend the City Ordinance concerning “Fire Protection and Emergency Management.”
This amendment adds and identifies enforceable penalties for the failure to comply with valid mandatory emergency orders that may be issued during a declared disaster to avoid increased risks to the health and safety of the public.
Financial Consideration
Nove
Body
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS, AMENDING CHAPTER 12, “FIRE PROTECTION AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT”, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRAND PRAIRIE, TEXAS THROUGH THE ADDITION OF 12-34(C); PROVIDING A PENALTY CLAUSE, A SAVINGS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE AFTER PUBLICATION
WHEREAS, Grand Prairie is located within multiple counties which may have varying orders in response to a disaster;
WHEREAS, during declared disasters, the health and safety of the public is dependent upon the public complying with emergency orders issued by the governing authority;
WHEREAS, peace officers are charged with enforcing the law, including emergency orders;
WHEREAS, the proper enforcement of emergency orders often requires officers to give direction to individuals in the process of ensuring compliance;
WHEREAS, failure to comply with the direct...
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