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<br />EMERGENCY DECLARATION 2008- <br /> <br />CITY OF LAPORTE, TEXAS <br /> <br />A DECLARATION OF EMERGENCY WHICH AUTHORIZES THE MA YOR TO <br />EXECUTE AND IMPLEMENT AN EMERGENCY POLICY REGARDING <br />ITINERANT VENDORS SUPPLYING SERVICES AND SUPPLIES IN THE CITY OF <br />LAPORTE TO THOSE WHO SUSTAINED PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING <br />FROM HURRICANE IKE. <br /> <br />WHEREAS; On or about September12 and 13,2008 the City of LaPorte was impacted <br />by a category two hurricane, "IKE" and sustained widespread damage as a result of wind <br />and flooding, some of which was classified as major, and <br /> <br />WHEREAS; it is a concern that some unscrupulous contractors, during the recovery <br />phase of such a disaster, may prey upon those in need of reconstruction services, supplies <br />and general assistance, and <br /> <br />WHEREAS; The City of LaPorte is intent upon protecting its citizens and eliminating <br />any price gouging and improper or illegal work practices, while encouraging an orderly <br />and effective recovery for property owners who hire contractors registered with the city. <br /> <br />NOW THEREFORE; In recognition of the above findings, the City of LaPorte hereby <br />adopts the Interim Policy Regarding Itinerant Vendors attached hereto and made a part <br />hereof for all purposes as Exhibit "A". <br /> <br />Passed, approved and adopted this 16th day of September, 2008 by emergency action of <br />the Mayor of LaPorte, Texas. <br /> <br />Approved: <br /> <br />~~7~ <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />Attest: <br /> <br />Mayor Alton Porter <br /> <br />YA1J:U nl0Vo..M~, Lff1 <br /> <br />City Secretary, Martha Gillett <br />