§ 26-35. Additional powers, authority and orders authorized.

(a)

After proclamation of a state of emergency, the mayor or city manager may also in the interest of public safety and welfare make any or all of the following orders which shall be in effect during the period of said emergency in the area or areas for which the emergency has been declared:

(1)

The prohibition of the sale or distribution of any alcoholic beverage, with or without the payment or a consideration therefor.

(2)

The prohibition of the possession on any person in a public place of any portable container containing any alcoholic beverage.

(3)

The closing of places of public assemblage with designated exceptions.

(4)

The prohibition of the sale or other transfer of possession, with or without consideration, of gasoline or any other flammable or combustible liquid altogether or except by delivery into a tank properly affixed to an operable motor-driven vehicle, bike, scooter, boat, or airplane and necessary for the propulsion thereof.

(5)

The prohibition of the possession in a public place of any portable container containing gasoline or any other flammable or combustible liquid.

(b)

After proclamation of a state of emergency, the city also has the power and authority to waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required by law pertaining to:

(1)

Performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community.

(2)

Entering into contracts.

(3)

Incurring obligations.

(4)

Employment of permanent and temporary workers.

(5)

Utilization of volunteer workers.

(6)

Rental of equipment.

(7)

Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation, of supplies, materials and facilities.

(8)

Appropriation and expenditure of public funds.

(Code 1982, § 12-21; Ord. No. 2010-15, § 1, 9-28-10; Ord. No. 2013-12, § 2, 6-11-13; Ord. No. 2018-21 , § 2, 8-28-18)