Resolution 93-17
RESOLUTION NO. 93-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS, REINFORCING THE
URGENCY OF AN EFFECTIVE EARLY WARNING SIREN SYSTEM;
AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY FOR WARNING AND COMMUNICATIONS
(W&CS) FUNDING UNDER THE STATE AND LOCAL DIRECTION,
CONTROL AND WARNING (SLDCW) PROGRAM; AUTHORIZING THE
CITY MANAGER AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR TO
EXECUTEALLRELA TED DOCUMENTS FOR THE GRANT APPLICATION;
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
WHEREAS, The City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas, recognizes the urgency of
an effective early warning siren system that is audible throughout the City, and
WHEREAS, The City of Wylie received a devastating blow by a tornado that struck the
City on May 9, 1993, damaging and/or destroying 193 homes and 36 businesses, and
WHEREAS, The City Council feels that the existing system would not provide adequate
warning to secure the safety of its residents in the event of another such emergency, and
WHEREAS, The City Council is seeking assistance in funding a city-wide early warning
siren system to protect the safety and welfare of the community
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF WYLIE THAT:
SECTION 1. The City of Wylie is hereby requesting funding through the Federal
Emergency Management Agency for Warning and communications (W&CS) funding under the
State and Local Direction, Control and Warning (SLDCW) program.
SECTION 2. The City Manager and Emergency Management Coordinator are hereby
authorized to execute all present and future documents required that relate to the grant
application, application review, and subsequent receipt of the funding.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage as provided
by law.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie on this the
14TH day of September, 1993.
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