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Appendix C CITY OF LINO LAKES RESOLUTION No. 2009 - 106 A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN: PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY Whereas, over the last one - hundred years there has been several outbreaks of human influenza ranging from isolated events to large -scale widespread `pandemic' episodes causing significant social disruption, and; Whereas, all public and private agencies, including cities, must be legitimately prepared to deal with the possible impacts of a large -scale pandemic influenza episode, and; Whereas, the City of Lino Lakes, (the City) has invested significant staff time and resources to consider its facilities and legitimate capacities to potentially manage and continue core service operations in the event of a pandemic situation impacting the local community, and; Whereas, the City has also informed the public through its quarterly newsletters, public events and press releases to also "Be Prepared" at home and in their place of business to similarly respond to a pandemic situation, and; Whereas, additional City planning efforts included extensive meetings and discussions with local stakeholders including Anoka County, the Minnesota Correctional Facility and the Centennial Fire District, to bring attention to this matter, and, Whereas, such discussions brought forth significant understandings of possible issues that may arise during a pandemic episode including what resources may or may not be available; and, Whereas, as a result of such planning and outreach efforts, the City has prepared a specific emergency response plan that is anticipated to guide the City's operations and response should a pandemic episode, or other similar public health emergency arise. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council for the City of Lino Lakes does hereby adopt the EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLAN FOR PANDEMIC INFLUENZA AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES and authorizes the implementation of such parameters when deemed necessary and as outlined. Passed by the City Council of the City of Lino Lakes this day of , 2009. John Bergeson, Mayor ATTEST: Daniel Tesch, Acting City Administrator • • •