Res 09-543
RESOLUTION NO. 09-543
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FEDERAL WAY, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING THE
SUCCESSION FOR GOVERNING THE CITY OF FEDERAL
WAY IN TIMES OF EMERGENCY OR DISASTER.
WHEREAS, the City Council of Federal Way has recognized the need to pro actively prepare
in the event of an emergency or disaster as shown by funding the regular full time position of
Emergency Management Coordinator, by funding a generator at the Federal Way Community Center;
and by funding the equipment for Emergency Operations Center; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of Federal Way recognizes the need to formally establish a
clear line of succession leadership in times of emergency or disaster to ensure that leadership will not
falter during an emergency or disaster; and
WHEREAS, in the event of an emergency or disaster the City of Federal Way may qualify for
State and/or Federal relief monies ifthe Mayor issues a formal proclamation of emergency to King
County and the State of Washington; and
WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes that a clear line of succession for the leadership of
Federal Way is necessary because when an emergency or disaster condition exists the Mayor not be
available or able to lead the City.
NOW THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Succession. In the event of an emergency or disaster that impacts the City of
Federal Way and the Mayor is not available; succession ofleadership should be in the following
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order:
1. Deputy Mayor;
2. Council members by the respective position numbers commencing with number one;
3. City Manager;
4. Assistant City Manager/ Chief Operating Officer and/or Assistant City Manager/ Chief
Financial Officer;
5. Police Chief;
6. Public Works Director; or
7. Emergency Manager Coordinator.
Section 2. Proclamation. The above line of succession shall be able to make a proclamation
of emergency without the need of a quorum, and carry on business as necessary.
Section 3. Severability. If any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this resolution should be
held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity or constitutionality of any other section, sentence,
clause or phrase of this resolution.
Section 4. Corrections. The City Clerk and the codifiers ofthis resolution are authorized to
make necessary corrections to this resolution including, but not limited to, the correction of
scrivener/clerical errors, references, resolution numbering, section/subsection numbers and any
references thereto.
Section 5. Ratification. Any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date
of this resolution is hereby ratified and affirmed.
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Section 6. Effective Date. This resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage by
the Federal Way City Council.
RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FEDERAL WAY,
WASHINGTON this 21st day of April, 2009.
CITY OF FEDERAL WAY
ATTEST:
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CITY CLERK, C
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY, PATRICIA A. RICHARDSON
FILED WITH THE CITY CLERK:
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL:
RESOLUTION NO.: 09-543
4-14-2009
4-21-2009
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