HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance Book 18, Page 859, No Resolution Number8 859 �
A RESOLUTION DECLARING THE CITY OF PADUCAH A DISASTER AREA
DUE TO EXCESSIVE FLOODING
WHEREAS, the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers have overflowed their banks
during the months of March and April, 1975, and
WHEREAS, the excessive flooding has caused damages to the riverfront
improvements, to the streets and roads outside the floodwall; has caused unemployment
to industries outside the floodwall causing economic losses; and has increased the costs
to the City of Paducah for pumping and the installation of floodgates.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah be, and it is hereby, declared a
disaster area due to excessive flooding during 1975.
SECTION 2. That the Mayor be, and she is hereby, authorized and directed
to notify the Governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky and all necessary state and
federal officials and to make application for financial assistance from all appropriate
agencies.
SECTION 3. This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
Mayor
Passed by the Board of Commissioners April 8, 1975
Recorded by Sarah Thurman, City Clerk, April 8, 1975.