HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES 20-048 EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF LOCAL EMERGENCYCITY OF SAINT ANTHONY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 20-048
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 such time the State of Minnesota
peacetime state emergency declaration is rescinded and the City Council adopts a resolution
rescinding the local emergency.
2) This declaration of a local emergency will invoke the City's Emergency Management Plan.
The portions that are necessary for response to and red • very from the emergency must be used.
Adopted this 12th day of May, 2020.
ATTEST:
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Nicole 4iller, City Clerk
Reviewed for administration:
R. dy S ' f', Mayor
Mark Casey, City Mana:er