2.60.050 Emergency or disaster proclamation.
A. Whenever an emergency or disaster threatens or results in the death or injury of persons, the destruction of property, or the environment to such an extent as to require, in the judgment of the mayor, extraordinary measures to protect the public peace, safety, welfare, and economic well-being, the mayor may proclaim in writing the existence of such emergency.
B. In the event of the proclamation of an emergency, to the maximum extent allowed by law, the mayor is empowered:
1. To issue, amend, and rescind orders on matters reasonably related to the protection of life, property, and economic well-being as affected by such emergency including but not limited to:
a. An order directing evacuation or clearing of debris and wreckage caused by an emergency or disaster from publicly and privately owned lands and waters;
b. An order imposing and modifying a general curfew applicable to the city of Monroe as a whole, or to any geographical area or areas of the city of Monroe during any hours, as the executive deems necessary;
c. An order requiring any or all business establishments to close and remain closed until a further order;
d. An order closing to the public any or all public places including, but not limited to, streets, alleys, public ways, schools, parks, beaches, amusement areas and public buildings;
e. An order temporarily suspending city of Monroe permit procedures for public work projects, as defined by RCW 39.04.010, responding to conditions of the emergency or for restoration of public facilities damaged as a result of the emergency; provided, that all projects must comply with all applicable code requirements; and
f. Any other orders as are imminently necessary for the protection of life, property, and the economic well-being of residents and businesses;
2. To obtain vital supplies, equipment and such other properties found lacking and needed for the protection of life, property, and the economic well-being of residents and businesses and to bind the city for the fair value thereof, and, if required immediately, to commandeer the same for public use;
3. To utilize the services, equipment, supplies, and facilities of existing departments, offices, and agencies of the state, political subdivisions, and all other municipal corporations thereof including but not limited to districts and quasi-municipal corporations organized under the laws of the state of Washington to the maximum extent practicable. The officers and personnel of all such departments, offices, and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities to the Monroe emergency management office upon request notwithstanding any other provision of law;
4. To command the aid of as many persons within the city as may be deemed necessary, except for first informer broadcasters; such persons are entitled to all privileges, benefits and immunities as are provided by state law for registered emergency workers, pursuant to Chapter 38.52 RCW;
5. To execute all of the special powers conferred upon the mayor by this chapter, or by any other statute, agreement or lawful authority, as necessary.
C. Any orders issued by the mayor pursuant to this chapter shall be presented at the earliest practicable time to the city council. Such orders shall remain in effect until cancelled, suspended, or upon the issuance of a proclamation ending the emergency unless terminated by ordinance.
D. Proclamations issued by the mayor pursuant to this chapter shall be presented at the earliest practicable time to the city council. Such proclamations shall remain in effect until issuance of a proclamation ending the emergency unless terminated by ordinance.
E. Upon receipt of an emergency proclamation or order the city council shall confirm the proclamation or order by motion or terminate such proclamation or order by ordinance. (Ord. 008/2020 § 1)