[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Edgerton by Ord. No. 96-3 (Ch. 7 of the 1993 Municipal Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
To ensure that the City of Edgerton will be prepared to cope with emergencies resulting from enemy action, natural disasters or technological emergencies, an Emergency Management Organization is created to carry out the purposes set forth in Ch. 166, Wis. Stats.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
CIVIL DEFENSE
All measures undertaken by or on behalf of the state and its subdivisions to prepare for and minimize the effect of enemy action upon the civilian population.
EMERGENCY
Any event which threatens to, or actual does, inflict damage to property or people.
EMERGENCY GOVERNMENT (MANAGEMENT)
Includes "civil defense" and means all measures undertaken by or on behalf of the state and its subdivisions:
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
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To prepare for and minimize the effect of enemy action and natural or man-made disaster upon the civilian population;
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To effectuate emergency repairs to, or the emergency restoration of, vital public utilities and facilities destroyed or damaged by such action or disaster.
ENEMY ACTION
Any hostile action taken by a foreign power which threatens the security of the United States of America, State of Wisconsin, or any portion thereof.
NATURAL DISASTER
Includes all other extraordinary misfortunes affecting the City of Edgerton, natural technological or man-made, not included in the term of "enemy action."
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There is hereby created the position of Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator for the City of Edgerton. The Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator shall have the duties and responsibilities set forth herein as it relates to the City.
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Term, appointment and status of Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator.
(1) 
Appointment. The Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator shall be appointed by the Mayor, subject to approval by the City Council, and serve until a successor is appointed.
The Coordinator in his/her capacity as City Coordinator shall, subject to the policy, oversight and direction of the Public Safety Committee, City Council and Mayor, perform the following on behalf of the City:
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Develop and promulgate emergency operations plans and annexes for the City in compliance with the laws of the State of Wisconsin and the federal laws and consistent with planning guidance issued by the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Management in the Department of Military Affairs and Federal Emergency Management Agency, as necessary, and consistent with County of Rock Emergency Government Plan.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
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Coordinate and assist when requested, with the development of City emergency operations plans within the county, and coordinate such plans with the county plan.
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Direct the City emergency management programs and coordinate with the county.
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Direct Citywide emergency management training programs and exercises within the City.
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Advise the County and, if necessary, State Administrator of all emergency management planning for the City and render such reports as may be required by the County or State Administrator.
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Perform such other duties relating to emergency management as may be required by the City Council or Public Safety Committee or the Mayor.
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Perform all administrative duties necessary for the rendering of reports and procurement of matching federal and/or state funds for the City.
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Act as a clearinghouse for information regarding available resources in the event of an emergency or disaster within the City.
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In the case of a state of emergency proclaimed by the governor or County, the Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator shall direct the City emergency management activities, subject to the coordinating authority of the County or State Administrator of the Division of Emergency Management.
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In the case of an emergency, direct City emergency management activities and coordinate with the county the emergency management activities within the City.
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Policy. In preparing and executing the emergency government program, the services, equipment, supplies, and facilities of the existing departments and agencies of the City shall be utilized to the maximum extent practicable, and the officers and personnel of all such departments and agencies are directed to cooperate with and extend such services and facilities as are required of them.
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Responsibility. In order to assure that in the event of an emergency all the facilities of the existing City government are expanded to the fullest to meet such emergency, the Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator shall assign specific responsibilities to various department heads and City officers and appoint them directors of the Municipal Emergency Government Plan. The Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator will assist them in organizing and planning for the expansion of their departments and offices prior to and during an emergency and for recruiting necessary emergency government volunteers to supplement regular department employees. Nothing in this section shall be construed so as to limit the Municipal Emergency Government Coordinator from immediately commencing organizational and planning programs as required in the Emergency Government Plan.
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Penalty. Whoever intentionally fails to comply with an order issued by an agent of the state or of a local unit of government who is engaged in emergency management activities under this chapter, including training exercises, is subject to a forfeiture of not more than $200.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
This chapter adopts Chapter V of the Rock County Ordinance (Emergency Management for Rock County) and Ch. 166, Wis. Stats., Emergency Government, and any amendments thereto, by reference, as applicable to the City.