HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 20-030 RESOLUTION TO EXTEND PERIOD OF LOCAL EMERGENCYCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 20-030
RESOLUTION TO EXTEND PERIOD OF LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statute § 12.29, subd. 1 allows the governing body of a local
government to extend the period of a local emergency declared pursuant to Minnesota
Statute § 12.29, subd. 1.
WHEREAS, the Mayor of St. Anthony has found that the following emergency situation exists:
• World Health Organization has declared a novel coronavirus- COVID-19 as a Pandemic.
• Cases of the COVID-19 continue to increase at a rapid rate, stressing the local healthcare
system.
• Federal, State, and County Health Agencies have enacted social distancing mandates in
an effort to reduce risk and stress on the healthcare system.
• The expectations on local resources and services will be stressed and there is a need to
increase our local operations and spending capabilities to respond to the growing needs of
the community we serve.
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared that the situation constitutes a local emergency;
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees with the Mayor's findings and further finds that the local
emergency will last for more than three days;
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council that:
1) The local emergency is recognized as continuing until May 15, 2020
2) This declaration of a local emergency will invoke the City's Emergency Management Plan.
The portions that are necessary for response to and recovery from the emergency must be used.
Adopted this 19th day of March, 2020.
ATTEST:
Nic le Miller, City Clerk
Reviewed for administration: (4
Mark Casey, City Man er