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10. Commission Minutes--March 3, 1997 1593 Also, Mr. Ellingsberg said it is the responsibility of the county requesting assistance to provide office space for emergency workers, including the Corp of Engineers. Therefore, the large basement meeting, room and small conference room in the basement of Annex, will be used for the emergency operations center, for which it was designed. He anticipated using those areas for emergency operations beginning March 21st through April, 1997. MOTION, passed Mr. Meyer moved and Mrs. Quick seconded to adopt Resolution #1997- 7 as follows: On roll call vote, motion carried unanimously. WHEREAS, a considerable amount of snowfall has accumulated during the latter part of 1996 and continuing into 1997. That the potential for severe spring flooding is significant; and WHEREAS, necessary mitigation measures, preparedness actions and other response to this spring's flood must begin immediately to protect public health and safety; and WHEREAS, the potential for damages to public and private property in addition to roads are beyond normal anticipation and budgeted funds. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section 37-17.1- 10 of the North Dakota Century Code, the Board of County Commissioners does hereby declare a flood emergency for all of Cass County. That all applicable emergency operating plans of the county are hereby activated to save lives, protect public health and safety and protect improved property. Dated at Fargo, North Dakota, this 3rd day of March, 1997. EMPLOYEE RESERVED PARKING, Implementation of progra~m Mr. Koenig outlined a schedule for implementation of the employee reserved parking program. He said two parking spots, formerly designated for Commissioners, will be used at the Courthouse; and the program at the Annex will begin when weather permits. County Coordinator Bonnie Johnson said the reserved parking at the Annex could begin after the sale of two motor pool cars which are parked in an area that may be designated for the employee reserved parking program. She said the County Auditor plans to sell two cars this spring from the county fleet. In Mr. Wieland's absence, Mrs. Quick was concerned about any other details that may need to be identified since he first suggested the reserved parking program at the February 3rd meeting. Also, she wondered if it is necessary to adopt a motion in order to begin the parking program. Mr. Koenig asked if the County Coordinator, Bonnie Johnson~ recommends including the rese~ed parking program in the Commission Policy Manual. Mrs. Johnson said inclusion in county policy manuals is done as a direct reaction to Commission adoption of policies. If the Commission decides to adopt this program as policy, she suggested a delay in amending the policy manual in order to include the actual date when the program begins.