RESOLUTION ENDORSING A THREE THOUSAND EIGHT HUNDRED NINETY-EIGHT AND 52/100 (3,898.52) SQUARE METER PORTION OF THE 10,441-SQUARE METER PARCEL OF LAND OWNED BY THE MUNICIPALITY OF ROXAS, LOCATED AT BARANGAY CANTIL, ROXAS, ORIENTAL MINDORO, AS THE OFFICIAL SITE FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A PERMANENT EVACUATION CENTER

WHEREAS, on May 12, 2023, the Municipal Government of Roxas, Oriental Mindoro acquired a parcel of land with a total area of Ten Thousand Four Hundred Forty One (10,441) square meters located at Barangay Cantil, originally intended for the establishment of the Municipal Abattoir;

WHEREAS, in the year 2026, the Municipal Abattoir was fully constructed, utilizing only Three Thousand Three Hundred Thirty-Three and 52/100 (3,333.52) square meters of the total land area, and setting aside a total area of Three Thousand Eight Hundred Ninety-Eight and 52/100 (3,898.52) square meters for other priority public infrastructure;

WHEREAS, the establishment of a dedicated, permanent evacuation center is a priority under the Philippine Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Act of 2010 (Republic Act No. 10121) to ensure the safety, dignity, and well-being of displaced individuals during emergencies;

WHEREAS, upon technical evaluation and site inspection, the 3,898.52 square meter portion of the subject property has been identified as an ideal location for a permanent evacuation center due to its accessibility and strategic elevation;

WHEREAS, utilizing municipally owned land for this purpose is a cost-effective and efficient approach to enhancing the local government’s disaster response infrastructure;