Ord 3594 1/15/1980 ORDINANCE NO. 19-9
ORDINANCE EXTENDING STATE OF DISASTER EMERGENCY
FOR SEVEN DAYS.
WHEREAS, the state of emergency declared by Ordinance
No. 3593 automatically terminates on January 16, 1980, by
virtue of Article 5890 (e) , Revised Civil Statutes of Texas;
and,
WHEREAS, the aftermath of the tornado still creates an
emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN
OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1. Prior approval having been given by the
Governor, the state of disaster emergency in the City of
Wichita Falls is hereby extended for a period of seven days,
ending January 23, 1980, such extension being reasonably
necessary to protect the health, life and property of the
City and its inhabitants .
SECTION 2 . Because of the destruction of property and
disruption of the competitive market caused by the April 10
tornado, this ordinance is declared to be an emergency
ordinance, and shall become effective upon its passage.
PASSED AND APPROVED this the 15th day of January, 1980.
TI AY O R
ATTEST:
City Clerk