204.2. In case of irresistible force of such a nature as to imperil the life or health of the population or seriously damage the equipment of the municipality, the mayor may order any expenditure deemed necessary and award any contract necessary to remedy the situation. In such a case, the mayor must make a report of such action and the reasons therefor to the council at its next sitting. However, in the case of the Regional Government acting under section 244 and if the executive committee sits before the council, the chairman of the committee shall make a report to the committee and table it before the council at its next sitting.