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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 2020-73JC? Sponsored by: Administration Kl;NAI CITY OF KENAI RESOLUTION NO. 2020 • 73 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 seven 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 expired on June 16, 2020; and, WHEREAS , on June 3, 2020, the City Council passed Resolution 2020-40, extending the Disaster Emergency Declaration for 90 days, which is set to expire on September 15, 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 an 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 transmission 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 until December 31, 2020 . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA: Section 1. That the City Council of the City of Kenai further extends, until December 31 , 2020, or until repealed sooner, the Disaster Emergency Declaration issued by the City Manager on March 18, 2020 pursuant to AS 26.23.140, and subsequently previously extended by this Council, due to the current and expected imminent impacts 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 Reso lution No. 2020-73 Pa ge 2 of 2 affected bus inesses and individuals , and to provide technical expertise and guidance, to help the City in its response and recovery from this event. 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 fi led with the Alaska Division of Home land Security and Emergency Management. Sect ion 5. That this resolution takes effect immed iately upon passage . PASSED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA, this 2n d day of September, 2020. BRIAN GABRIEL, SR., MAYOR ATTEST: City of Kenai I 210 l=idalgo Ave, Kenai , AK 99611 -77941907.283.7535 I www.kenai .ci!y MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: DATE: SUBJECT: Mayor Gabriel and Council Members Paul Ostrander, City Manager August 26, 2020 Resolution 2020-73 -Extending the Disaster Emergency Declaration The Disaster Emergency Declaration issued on March 18, 2020 and extended by the City Council for 90 days , is set to expire on September 15, 2020. Based on the continued impact of the COVID- 19 public health emergency, an extension until December 31, 2020 will continue to give the City Manager the authority to take emergency actions that may be necessary to protect critical functions of the City, protect the health and safety of City employees and the public. Additionally , Ordinance No. 3158-2020 is contingent upon the adoption of 2020-73. Your consideration is appreciated .