TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
THROUGH: Jennifer W. Shuler, County Attorney
FROM: Christopher A. Hicks, Assistant County Attorney
DATE: November 6, 2025
SUBJECT: Annual Resolution Delegating Authority to Declare Local Emergencies to the County Administrator
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BACKGROUND
The attached resolution delegates to the County Administrator, or his designee, the authority to declare states of local emergencies and to act in a State of Florida declared emergency affecting Indian River County from December 9, 2025, through December 31, 2026. This is an annual resolution to allow for seamless operations during emergencies.
ANALYSIS
This is a yearly resolution to allow for all necessary actions to take place during an state of emergency.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
None
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
A similar resolution is passed each year.
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
An updated resolution will be brought in 2026.
STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
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OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommended Action
Adopt the resolution delegating authority to the County Administrator, or his designee, to declare a state of emergency and to act in a state declared emergency affecting Indian River County effective from December 9, 2025 through December 31, 2026.