HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025.04.02_City Council Agenda_EmergencyPUBLIC NOTICE OF an EMERGENCY MEETING OF THE
OWASSO CITY COUNCIL
Council Chambers Old Central Building
109 North Birch, Owasso, OK
Wednesday, April 2, 2025 - 4:00 PM
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AGENDA RECEIVED
1. Call to Order - Mayor/Chair Alvin Fruga APR 02 2025
2. Roll Call City Clerk's O;�b
3. Consideration and appropriate action relating to Emergency Resolution 2025-01,
declaring a state of emergency in the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, following a
significant weather event causing injury and damage to public or personal property
and immediate financial loss
Chris Garrett, City Manager
4. Adjournment
Notice of the Emergency Meeting filed in the office of the City Clerk on Tuesday, April 2, 2025, at 12:30 pm;
followed by posting at City Hall, 200 South Main Street, published on the City's website and social media
platforms, and provided to local news entities.
M. Stevens, City
The City of Owasso encourages citizen participation. To regUeston accommodation due to a disability, contact the City Clerk at
least 48 hours prior to the scheduled meeting by phone 918-376-1502 or by email toistevens@cityofowasso.com
CITY OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA
EMERGENCY RESOLUTION 2025-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF OWASSO, OKLAHOMA, DECLARING A STATE OF
EMERGENCY DUE TO SEVERE WEATHER CONDITIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Owasso, Oklahoma, has been experiencing and continues
to experience severe weather conditions, including tornadoes and extremely high winds
on April 2, 2025, which have resulted in, or are likely to result in, significant damage to
property and pose a threat to the safety and well-being of citizens; and
WHEREAS, the current conditions require immediate action to ensure public safety
and to mitigate the potential for further damage; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Owasso, Oklahoma, has the authority to declare a
state of emergency pursuant to the City Code of Ordinances and the laws of the State
of Oklahoma.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Owasso, Oklahoma, that a state
of emergency is hereby declared to be in effect in the City of Owasso, Oklahoma,
commencing on this 2nd day of April, 2025, and continuing until such time as the
conditions that gave rise to the emergency have been alleviated or no longer pose a
threat to public safety.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager is hereby authorized to take all necessary
actions, including but not limited to:
• Coordinating with other governmental agencies and emergency response
organizations;
• Mobilizing resources and personnel to respond to the emergency;
• Establishing and maintaining communication channels with the public;
• Issuing warnings and advisories to the public;
• Implementing traffic control measures;
• Promulgating emergency contracts as needed, with concurrent notice to the
City Council, and to later be ratified by the City Council;
• Evacuating or sheltering residents, if necessary;
• Authorizing the expenditure of funds to address the emergency;
• Implementing additional law enforcement patrols to protect affected areas;
• Temporary waiver of building permit fees for homes and businesses affected by
storm damage;
• Limiting road access, if determined to be needed, by the Chief of Police or the
Public Works Director, for traffic control or security purposes.
Emergency Resolution 2025-01
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall be effective immediately upon
passage.
ATTEST:
Juliann M. Stevens, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PASSED AND APPROVED this 2nd, day of April, 2025
Alvin Fruga, Mayor
Julie Lombardi, City Attorney