2.86.060 Ratification, confirmation of orders.
A. The mayor shall, wherever practicable, advise and consult with the city council with respect to disaster response activities. Any orders issued pursuant to the provisions of this chapter shall, at the earliest practicable time, be presented to the city council for review and appropriate legislation including:
1. Findings by resolution with respect to actions taken;
2. Authorization of payment for services, supplies, equipment loans and commandeered property used during disaster response activities;
3. Approval of gifts, grants or loans accepted by the mayor during the emergency;
4. Levy of taxes to meet costs of disaster response and recovery operations;
The city council may ratify and confirm, modify, or reject any such order, and if rejected any such order shall be void. Ratification and confirmation shall be by majority of the council then present and voting. If the orders are not so ratified and confirmed, the orders shall, after the vote, be void. The orders shall be considered in full force and effect until the city council shall act.
B. The city finance director shall be authorized to draw and to pay the necessary warrants for expenditures made pursuant to order and authorized by the city council.