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Ki;NAI
CITY OF KE NAI
RESOLUTION NO. 2020 -40
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, FURTHER
EXTENDING THE DISASTER EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR THE CITY OF KENAI MADE
ON MARCH 18, 2020 IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 HEALTH EMERGENCY.
WHEREAS , pursuant to AS 26.23.140 the City Manager, as the principal executive officer of the
City, issued a Disaster Emergency Declaration on March 18 , 2020 for a period not to exceed 7
days in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency; and,
WHEREAS, that same day, the City Council extended the Disaster Emergency Declaration for 90
days, which is set to expire on June 16 , 2020 ; and ,
WHEREAS, while the City, State and Nation move towards reopening business and resuming
certain activities the City Council expects that the continued impact of COVID -19, including
public health risks, restrictions on travel , and economic impacts will be of a severity and
magnitude that is beyond the authority and capacity of the City to provide effective response
without assistance; and ,
WHEREAS, many public and private facilities remain closed or only partially opened ,
gatherings, and other events remain cancelled or postponed in order to prevent the transmission
of COVID-19 ; and ,
WHEREAS , these events continue to have a significant impact on business , commerce , and the
local economy now and likely in the future , as there is still no projected date for a potential
vaccine or other treatment for COVID-19 and impacts from restrictions imposed to reduce
transmiss ion will impact the City into the summer; and,
WHEREAS , it is in the best interest of the City to further extend the Disaster Emergency
Declaration emergency issued by the City manager for another 90 days .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA:
Section 1. That the City Council of Kenai further extends for 90 days, beginning on June 16
2020 , or until repealed sooner, the Disaster Emergency Declaration issued by the City Manager
on Ma rch 18, 2020 pursuant to AS 26 .23 .140 , and subsequently previously extended by this
Council, due to the current and ex pected imminent impact s of the COVID-19 health emergency.
Section 2. That the City requests that the State of Alaska provide disaster assistance to the
City by making available resources as needed in the ongoing response and recovery from the
current and potential impacts of this health emergency, to provide individual assistance for
affected businesses and individuals , and to provide technical expertise and gu idance , to help
the City in its response and recovery from this event.
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Section 3. That t he City additionally requests assistance from federal agencies where state
capability is not adequate .
Section 4. That a copy of this declaration will be promptly filed with the Alaska Division of
Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
Section 5. That th is resolution takes effect immediately upon passage .
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI , ALASKA, this 3 rct day of June, 2020 .
'BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR
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