TO: Honorable Mayor & Members of the North Port Commission
FROM: A. Jerome Fletcher II, ICMA-CM, MPA, City Manager
TITLE: A Resolution of the City Commission of the City of North Port, Florida, Adopting the 2023 Continuity of Government Plan as the Formal Guide of the City of North Port’s Emergency Continuance of Government Activities; Providing for Incorporation of Recitals; Providing for Conflicts; Providing for Severability; and Providing an Effective Date.
Recommended Action
Adoption of Resolution No. 2023-R-46, establishing the 2023 Continuity of Government Plan as the Formal Guide of the City of North Port’s Emergency Continuance of Government Activities.
Background Information
The City of North Port is susceptible to disasters that could impact government leadership, facilities, transportation, communications, and other infrastructure or personnel resources, impeding the ability of the City of North Port to operate. The 2023 Continuity of Government Plan (COG) addresses the hazards that may interfere with essential government functions and establishes a framework to ensure government operations can continue or be reconstituted as quickly as possible after a disaster.
Items the COG addresses include lines of succession for essential City leadership, alternate Seats of Government, and maintenance of vital records. COG maintenance, trainings, and exercises are also addressed to ensure effective execution of the plan.
Resolution No. 2023-R-46 has been reviewed by the City Attorney and is legally correct as to form.
Strategic Plan
Safe Community.
Financial Impact
Not applicable.
Procurement
Not applicable.
Attachments:
1. Resolution No. 2023-R-46
2. Exhibit A - 2023 Continuity of Government Plan
Prepared by: Nicholas Herlihy, Deputy Fire Chief
Department Director: Scott Titus, Fire Chief