HomeMy WebLinkAbout[05] Resolution Extending Local Emergency
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-009
A RESOLUTION enacted under authority of Minnesota Statutes Sections 12.29 and 12.37
to extend the period of a mayor-declared local emergency.
Whereas, the Mayor of the City of St. Joseph (the “Mayor”) has declared that a local emergency
is in effect in the City as of March 16, 2020; and
Whereas, the City Council of the City of St. Joseph agrees with the Mayor’s findings and further
finds that the Situation will last for more than three days and that immediate action to respond to
the local emergency is needed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the City and
the community; and
Whereas, the City Council finds that this emergency, which involves an outbreak of an infectious
disease (COVID-19), is a highly fluid and evolving situation, and in the interest of the public
health, a response or action may be needed that requires deviation from standard procedures for
procuring goods and services; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota Statutes §§ 12.29 and 12.37 authorize the actions taken in this resolution
and provide that emergency contracts and agreements are not subject to the normal purchasing and
competitive bidding requirements because of the local emergency;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ST.
JOSEPH, MINNESOTA AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Mayor’s Declaration of a local emergency is continued in effect until further action
of the City Council.
2. City staff is authorized to enter into agreements and contracts necessary for the
procurement of materials, equipment, and services required to respond to the local
emergency.
3. The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to execute any necessary agreements,
contracts, and related documents regarding the local emergency necessary to
implement corrective action relative to the local emergency to protect the health, safety
and welfare of the City and the community.
4. City staff is authorized to take any appropriate action and to prepare any appropriate
documents to facilitate the directives of the Council as set forth in this resolution.
5. The Mayor, City Administrator, City staff, City attorney, and City consultants are
authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this resolution.
This declaration of a local emergency will invoke the city’s disaster plan. The portions that are
necessary for response to and recovery from the emergency must be used.
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Passed by the City Council of St. Joseph, Minnesota this 17 day of March, 2020.
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Rick Schultz, Mayor
Attested:
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Kris Ambuehl, City Administrator