Ratify emergency declaration the city manager issued for COVID-19 in March 2020
Resolution 19-20
In Plain English
The city manager declared a local emergency on March 10, 2020 when COVID-19 arrived. State law requires the city council to formally approve emergency declarations after they happen. This ratification allows the city to access state and federal disaster funding and maintain emergency powers used during the pandemic.
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Votes
Approve consent calendar
7 to 0
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