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Merrillville council extends municipal emergency proclamation in seven‑day increments to preserve FEMA eligibility
Summary
The Town of Merrillville adopted Resolution 26-30 to extend the municipal executive's emergency proclamation in successive seven-day periods beginning June 19 through July 22 to continue emergency protocols and support future FEMA reimbursement, a step the town attorney said could be reversed if circumstances change.
The Town of Merrillville council voted to extend the municipal executive's emergency proclamation in successive seven-day increments, beginning June 19 and continuing through July 22, to preserve emergency operating protocols and allow the town to document costs for potential FEMA reimbursement.
Mr. Griffin explained that under state law the municipal executive's emergency declaration expires after seven days unless the legislative body acts to extend it. He said the council was recommending multiple seven-day extensions to avoid repeated meetings and to allow staff time to go to bids on contracts that FEMA may later require for reimbursement. "Because we believe that we're going to need the time and this can always be reversed if necessary or added to if necessary," he said.
Mr. Svetanoff told the council he had reviewed the proposal and indicated it was appropriate. The council approved Resolution 26-30 by voice vote.
Mr. Griffin said staff expects to compile records and pursue formal bid solicitations for the first set of contracts to support the town's FEMA application. The motion to extend the proclamation carried; the council noted the action can be rescinded or amended at a future meeting if conditions change.
The council adjourned after completing business.
