Sponsor: Emergency Management & Homeland Security
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Adopt the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department Ordinance
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Recommendation
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Adopt the Emergency Management and Homeland Security Department Ordinance.
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Background and Rationale
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In 2021, the County Manager’s Office coordinated a comprehensive review of county policy documents including the Ramsey County Administrative Code. The review identified ambiguous language referring to Emergency Management and Homeland Security (EMHS) as both a division and a department within the Safety and Justice Service Team. The request to establish EMHS as a department under the Safety and Justice Service Team requires a change in an ordinance and needs board approval.
The Ramsey County Home Rule Charter section 5.02 states each proposed ordinance shall receive two readings: first, at the time it is presented, and second, at the time of the public hearing as required by law. Both readings have been waived and a copy of the ordinance was supplied to each member of the county board prior to its introduction. A public hearing for the proposed ordinance occurred on July 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse - Council Chambers and members of the community did attend. Although community members signed up to provided public testimonies, their testimonies were not related to the proposed ordinance. In addition, four public testimonies were submitted to the Chief Clerk’s Office.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☐ Well-being ☐ Prosperity ☐ Opportunity ☒ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
There is no direct racial equity impact linked to this ordinance request. This action is administrative only. The Ramsey County department of Emergency Management and Homeland Security serves the entire community.
Community Participation Level and Impact
A public hearing for the proposed ordinance change occurred on July 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. at the Saint Paul City Hall/Ramsey County Courthouse - Council Chambers. Members of the community were invited to attend and provide input. Although community members signed up to provided public testimonies, their testimonies were not related to the proposed ordinance. In addition, four public testimonies were submitted to the Chief Clerk’s Office.
☒ Inform ☐ Consult ☐ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no fiscal impact associated with this board request.
Last Previous Action
On July 23, 2024, the Ramsey County Board waived the second reading and held a public hearing the proposed Emergency Management and Homeland Security Ordinance (Resolution B2024-130).
On July 2, 2024, the Ramsey County Board waived the first reading and set the public hearing date of July 23, 2024 for the proposed Emergency Management and Homeland Security Ordinance (Resolution B2024-122).
Attachments
1. Proposed Ordinance
2. Proposed Schedule