§ 2-29. Procedure for adopting an emergency ordinance.

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An ordinance may be adopted as an emergency ordinance when there is a direct and primary concern for public health, safety and welfare. An ordinance may be passed under an emergency procedure when an ordinance concerning public health, safety and welfare states in the title and/or context of the ordinance that such an emergency exists. The city clerk shall read the ordinance verbatim and in its entirety except for appropriations ordinances which may be read by summary information only. Upon receiving a motion and a second, the council may proceed with the due deliberation of the same and upon receiving a call for the question, the councilmembers, mayor and mayor pro tem shall vote on the ordinance and their vote shall be recorded by the city clerk, and such ordnance shall be deemed passed upon receiving a majority vote.

(Ord. No. 10624, § 3, 8-6-84)

                    
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