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CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA
RESOLUTION NO. R-2018-�
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, URGING THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY ("FEMA") TO
CHANGE FEMA'S POLICY REQUIRING PRE -APPROVAL
FOR DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM PRIVATE
ROADS AND TREAT DISASTER DEBRIS REMOVAL FROM
PRIVATE ROADS IN RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES IN THE
SAME MANNER AS PUBLIC ROADS FOR THE PURPOSE
OF FEMA REIMBURSEMENT FOR DISASTER DEBRIS
REMOVAL COSTS; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS;
PROVIDING FOR SEVERABILITY; AND PROVIDING FOR
AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, FEMA's Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide provides that
prior to removing disaster debris from private roads, the City must request and receive
approval from FEMA, which may require a physical inspection of the location by FEMA,
in order for the City to obtain reimbursement for the costs of the disaster debris removal
(the "Private Road Pre -Approval Policy"); and
WHEREAS, the City is concerned with the threats to public health, safety and
welfare and the economic recovery of the community that may result from delaying the
removal of disaster debris from residential Private Rights -of -Way within communities within
the City following an emergency storm event in order to comply with FEMA's Private Road
Pre -Approval Policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Commission finds it in the best interest of the residents of the
City to urge FEMA to change the Private Road Pre -Approval Policy and treat disaster
debris removal from private roads that service more than one residential property within
communities with Private Rights -of -Way in the same manner as public roads for the
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purpose of FEMA reimbursement for disaster debris removal costs.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF TAMARAC, FLORIDA, THAT:
SECTION 1: The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and
confirmed as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this resolution
upon adoption hereof.
SECTION 2: The City Commission urges FEMA to change the Private Road
Pre -Approval Policy and treat disaster debris removal from private roads that service more
than one residential property within communities with Private Rights -of -Way in the same
manner as public roads for the purpose of FEMA reimbursement for disaster debris
removal costs.
SECTION 3: The City Clerk is directed to distribute this Resolution to the
Florida Congressional Delegation, FEMA, the United States Conference of Mayors, the
Florida Division of Emergency Management, the Florida League of Cities, the Broward
Legislative Delegation, the Broward County Board of County Commissioners, the Broward
County League of Cities, and each of the municipalities in Broward County.
SECTION 4: The appropriate City Officials are authorized to take any
necessary action to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
SECTION 5: All resolutions or parts of resolutions in conflict herewith are
hereby repealed to the extent of such conflict.
SECTION & If any clause, section, other part or application of this
Resolution is held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, in
part or application; it shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of
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this Resolution.
SECTION 7: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon its
passage and adoption.
PASSED, ADOPTED AND APPROVED this A) day of Diu , 2018.
c-1 PATRICIA TEUFEL, CMC
CITY CLERK
I HEREBY CERTIFY THAT I HAVE
APPROVED THIS RESOLUTION
AS TO FORM
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If ITY ATTORNEY
DRESSLER
MAYOR
RECORD OF COMMISSION VOTE:
MAYOR DRESSLER
DIST 1: COMM. BOLTON
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DIST 2: V/M GOMEZ
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DIST 4: COMM. PLACKO