07-07-1956 Special Meeting286
A Special meeting of Mayor and Council was held on July 7, 1956,. at 8 P.M.
at the City Haill with Mayor James E. Quarles presiding and the.following
Councilmen present: A. V. Bolton, J. Z. Johnson, J. G. White, 3mmibx R. H.
Wood, and Murray Sonenberg,*
Motion R, H. Wood, seconded Murray Sonenberg that the Parks and Building
Committee be authorized to spend aneamount not to exceed $5,000.00 to
erect building on city property with city to retain title to building
to house the Clinton Reed Health Center Said $5,000. to be and expend -
attire -of the 'Building Improvement Bond Pund. Voted unanimous.
Motion J. E. Johnson, seconded A. V. Bolton that the curfew on,using
water be lifted. Voted unanimous,
Motion A. V, Bolton, seconded J. E. Johnson that 8 chairs and cushions
-be purchased at a eost not to exceed $35,00 per chair, for coucil room.
Motion R. H. Wood, sedonded J. G. White that the Parks and Building c
Committee be authorized to erect around that part of the disposal plant
that is necessary, a 61 high fence with two strands of barb wire on top
to be paid from the Water and Sewerage Extention fund.
Motion J. E, Johnson, seconded R. H. Wood to adjourn.
Meeting adjourned,
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.May r James E. Quarles
Councilman A. V. Bolton
Councilman J. E, Johnson
Councilman J. G. White
City Clerk Helen Baldwin
Gouncilman ft. Ii. Wood
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SUGGESTED CITY ORDINANCE REL.`.,TIVE TO
C \ \ CIVIL DEFENSE AND DISASTER RELIED'
SECTION I CIVIL DEFENSE
As used in this ordinance the terijh Civil Defense shall include
-measures Necessary to provide for the mobilization, organization,
and directio�i of civilian populace and necessary support agencies
to prevent or ininimize the effects of fire, flood, storm, earthquake
and epidemic as well as the effects of enemy or subversive activities
directed against the populace, communities, industrial plants, facili-
ties and other installations.
SECTION 2 COUNCIL OF DEFENSE MEMBERSHIP
The _,s7!�_ N_ r n a,,. of Defense is hereby created
and Shall inclu# the following:
Viayor
Director of Civil Defense (As appointed)
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City Enciine r �<<
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t, MAka-'P,'V Cross Representative
Others i.,ncluding representatives of business; '" f
Labor and patriotic organizations as appointed
by the Council.
SECTION 3 COUNCIL OF DEFENSE POWERS AND DUTIES
It shall be the duty of the Cou...cil of Defense and it is
is hereby empowered;
a. To develop a city civil defeAse plan. This plan shalt prop: ide
for the effecti\;e icnobilization of all the resources of the city, both
private and public.
b. To prepare aad recorllalend for cahsideratioa by the City
Coamlhissioners ordi:aa._ces necessary to implelhhent the civil defe.se plan.
c. To consider aiid recolAmend to the City Council of Defense for
appro' al Mutual Aid Plai_s and Ac reerneats.
d. Others (as determined locally)
SECTION 4 CIVIL DEFENSE DIRECTOR
It is hereby created the office of the Civil Defense
Director. Such officer shall be appointed by Vhe Mayor.
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The Civil Defense Director is llereb;r appoi��ted:
a. To represent the Mayor on all matters pertaininc to Civil
Defense.
b. To require and direct cooperation of
officials in the preparation aid implementation of civ' 1 defense plans.
c. During Periods of emergency to direct the services of any
city officers or employees.
d. During periods of emergency to botain vital supplies and
equipment lacking, needed for the protection of life and property of
people acid bind the city for the value taereof and if required imme-
diately, requisition same.
SECTION 5 CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS GENERAL
Officers and employees of the city of A ,� / with
volunteer forces enrolled to aid them during an erner;ency and all
groups, organizations and persons who make the /agreements on ope-
ration of law be charged with duties necessary for the protection of
the life and property in tree city of Atlanta, during such an emergency
shall constitute the Civil Defense Corps.
SECTION 6 DIVISIONS' OF THE CIVIL DEFENSE CORPS
The functions and duties of the '_ An r n Civil defe ise
Corps shalt be distributed ainong the dlvisiolis as listed below. Each
division to be under the direction of a Chief and Deputy Chief ap-
poi:ited by the Council of Defense. The Chief of Divisions will in-
clude public officials such as sheriffs, chiefs of police and fire de-
partments, and heads of agencies dealing wit'
a transportation,
coiinmunications, and other sulidry services as well as private 'business
men who through their profession, knowledge and experience are par-
ticularly qualified to head divisions requiring specialized knowledge and
experience. The divisions are established as follows:
Law Enforcement Division
Fire Services Division
Transportation Divisioa
Medical and Health Division
Communications Division
Welfare Division
Information and Education Division
(Others as determined Locally)
SECTION 7 VOLUNTEERS
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All persons other than officers and employees of Vne city volun-
teerinc, in service pursuant to the defense of this ordinance shall
serve without compensation. Unite engag ed in such service they
shall have the sai�ie i:limunities as persons and employees of the
city performing similar duties.
SECTION 8
It shall be a misdemeanor punishable by fine, not to exceed
$500.00, and by imprisonment, not to exceed 6 months, or 'both,
during an emergency:
a. To wilfull-T obstruct, hinder, or delay any member of
the Civil Defense Corps, any enforcement of any lawful rule or
regulation issued. pursuant to this ordinance or in the performance
of any duty imposed upon Min by the virtue of this ordinance.
b,' To do any act forbidden by any lawful rules or regulatio_z
issued pursuant to this ordinance if such act is of such a nature as
to give assistance to the enemy or to imperil the life or property of
any inhabitant of this city or to prevent, hinder or delay the defense
or protection thereof.
c. To wear or carry or display without authority any mark or
identification specified by the Countil of Defense.
SECTION 9
This ordinance is hereby declared to be an emergency measure
necessary for the immediate preservation of public business, health,
and safety and it shall tame effect immediately. A complete and
adequate Civil Defense 'plan will be formulated at once by the Council
of Defense. This plan will be 'based upon plans formulated hi the
State of Georgia, Mutual Aid Agreements, and Chiefs of Divisions.
Odopted August 6,1956
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City of Smrna
James E. Quarles- Mayor