A. It is the intent of the council, and declared to be the policy of the city, that funds to meet disaster emergencies will always be available.

B. The first recourse for funds to cope with a disaster emergency shall be the regularly appropriated funds of the various city departments. If appropriate departmental budgets have insufficient funds, the mayor may, not withstanding any other restrictions, or prior council approval, transfer and spend funds appropriated for other purposes, not to exceed $50,000.

C. During a declared disaster emergency, the mayor may apply for, receive, administer and spend grants, gifts or payments from any source, to aid in disaster response or recovery. (Prior code § 11.50.090)