TO: Mayor and City Council
FROM: Beth Beatty, City Manager
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Ordinance Amending and Retitling Chapter 9, Emergency Management Agency of the City of Joliet Code of Ordinances
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BACKGROUND:
The City of Joliet Emergency Management Agency was adopted through ordinance in 1961 and amended in 1975. The ordinance is maintained to provide guidance and direction through the implementation and adoption of current state and federal statutes to protect the citizens of Joliet during an emergency or disaster and to allow for a recovery process that will assure residents can receive state and local aid if needed. As state statutes and best practices adapt to meet the current federal requirements through presidential directive or FEMA guidelines, the City of Joliet must assure our local ordinance reflects these changes. This item was reviewed at the Public Safety Committee Meeting held on April 2, 2024, and recommended to the full Council.
CONCLUSION:
The City of Joliet Emergency Management Agency along with Interim Corporation Counsel is bringing forth an amended Emergency Management Ordinance to replace the existing ordinance, Chapter 9 to reflect current statute and best practice.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Based on the above, it is recommended the Mayor and City Council approve the amended ordinance.
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