The city council may, on recommendation of the city coordinator of ESDA, authorize any purchase of contracts necessary to place the city in a position to combat effectively a disaster resulting from the explosion of any nuclear or other bomb or missile, and to protect the public health and safety, protect property, and provide emergency assistance to victims in the case of such disaster, or from manmade or natural disaster.

    In the event of enemy caused or other disaster, the city coordinator of ESDA is authorized on behalf of the city to procure such services, supplies, equipment or material as may be necessary for such purposes, in view of the exigency without regard to the statutory procedures or formalities normally prescribed by law pertaining to city contracts or obligations, as authorized by the State EMA Act of 1988; provided, that if the city council meets at such time, he shall act subject to the directions and restrictions imposed by that body. (Amended during 1997 codification: prior code § 30-4-9)