13-058 - 06-24 - emergency declaration - severe thunderstorm damage Resolution 13-58 June 24, 2013
Member Pentel introduced the following resolution and moved its adoption:
RESOLUTION FOR EMERGENCY DECLARATION OF
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota, sustained severe losses of a
major proportion brought on by a severe thunderstorm on the dates of June 13 through
June 22, 2013.
WHEREAS, the City of Golden Valley is a public entity within the State of Minnesata;
and
WHEREAS, high winds downed many trees and power lines and many homes were
damaged in the City of Golden Valley as a result of the severe thunderstorms.
NOW, THEREFORE, as Mayor of the City of Golden Valley, acting an behalf of and
for the people of the City of Golden Valley, with all the powers and responsibilities attending
thereto as provided by Chapter 12, Minnesota Statute, and Golderr Valley City Code,
Section 2.17, declare a local emergency in the City of Golden Valley.
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�Shepar M. Harris, Ma r
ATTEST:
Susan M. Virnig, City Clerk
The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was seconded by Member Scanlon
upon a vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Clausen, Harris,
Pentel, Scanlon and Schmidgall; and the following voted against the same: none,
whereupon said resolution was declared duly passed and adopted, signed by the Mayor
and his signature attested by the City Clerk.