RESOLUTION NO. 2024-09-443  Al RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OFLYNNI HAVEN, FLORIDA,TO ADOPT A STATE OF LOCAL: EMERGENCY FOR TROPICAL  STORM! HELENE  NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, PASSED, APPROVED, AND DULY ADOPTED by the City Commission oft the City ofLynn Haven, Florida, as follows: 1. The City of Lynn Haven is a political subdivision of Bay County in the State of Florida, which is authorized pursuant to Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and Part I, Article II, Sec. 18 ofthe City ofLynn Haven Code ofOrdinances, to declare a local state of emergency in Lynn Haven and to exercise emergency powers to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the 2. On September 23, 2024, Governor. DeSantis issued Executive Order 24-208 declaring a state 3. The City ofLynn Haven anticipates that Invest 97L, nowi named' Tropical Storm Helene, will cause dangerous storm surges, high winds, flash flooding, and possible tornados locally. 4. Ihereby declare that a local state of emergency exists due to the effects of Tropical Storm Helene and recognize that the potential exists that it could pose an immediate threat to 5. This emergency may require the immediate assistance ofmunicipal, state, and federal aid to 6. This declaration ofa local state of emergency shall not trigger any overtime or other special employee compensation while the declaration is in effect unless the City Manager: authorizes special compensation as needed for essential employees. Essential employees shall be 7. In addition, the Mayor is authorized to determine the necessity for and declare the existence of an emergency procurement condition as outlined in Sections 252.38 (2) and (3), Florida 8. THIS RESOLUTION shall become effective as of 6am on Thursday, September 26th, 2024, INV WINESSTHEEORIaNs Nelson, Mayor ofthe City ofLynn Haven, have hereunto set my hand and caused to be affixed the official seal of the City ofLynn Haven, Florida this 24th  community.  ofe emergency in certain counties ini the State of] Florida for Invest 97L.  citizens and property in Lynn Haven.  address any emergency impacts on the citizens ofLynn Haven.  designated by the City Manager.  Statutes.  until 6am on Friday, September 27th, 2024.  day of September 2024.  CITY OF LYNN HAVEN, FLORIDA Aaye  Jesse  ATTEST:  SARIPTE  Gainer, City MRCEN  19  EA