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ORD TNANCE NO .~ s t~4 AN ORDTNANCE CONCERNING TRA~FTC CONT~oL; AMENDING SECT ION 5.010 OF THE EUGENE CODE , 19 71; ADDING A NEW SECTION 5.072 To THAT CDDE, A1ND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY. THE CITY OF EUGENE. DOES ORDA2~V AS FOZLOWS: Section 1. Section 5.014 0~ the Eugene Code, 1971, is hereby amended by inserting in alphabetical order therein the following: 5.010 Definitions . In addition to those definitions con- tained in ORS Chapters 4$1 to 485, and 487, the follow- ing words or phrases, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning, shall mean: Public emergenc~r. Includes, but is not limited -~ to, a traffic hazard, traffic or aircraft accident, riot, fire, public disorder, ar police tactical opera- tion. Public event. Includes, but is not limited to, sporting events, parades, po~.itica~. campaigns, caravans, and public celebrations. Section 2. Anew section 5..072 is hereby added to the Eugene Code, 1971, to read and pxovide: 5.072 Authority of Co~un~anity 5er~rice officers , Police Explorer Scouts, and Poli~ce~ Reservists -~ Traffic Control. ~l} In the event of a public emergency or public event, as defined in section 5.010 of this code, community service officers, police e~plorex scouts, and police reservists acting at the direction of and under the direct supervision of a police officer sha~.l have the same authority as a police offi- cer when directing traffic on the streets or public thorough- fares of the city. . {.2 } No person shall wilfully f ai 1 to obey a lawful order, signal, or direction of a duly authorized community service officer, police explorex scout, or police reservist, while such individual is engaged in directing traffic pursuant to the provisions of section [1~ o~ this section and is wearing an authorized insignia, or uni~orrn. Section 3. That the provisions contained herein concern the public welfare and safety and, the.re.~ore, an emergency is hereby de- ordinance - 1