HomeMy WebLinkAbout14387RESOLUTION NO. 14387
A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF A
LOCAL DISASTER MADE BY THE MAYOR REGARDING
THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage,
injury or loss of life or property resulting from COVID-19 pandemic requires emergency
action and resources to avert danger or damage and to protect public health; and,
WHEREAS, the home rule Charter of the City Pueblo and the Colorado Disaster
Emergency Act, C.R.S. §24-33.5-701, et seq., grant authority to the principal executive
officer, Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar, to declare a local disaster; and,
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, Mayor Gradisar entered an executive order
declaring a local disaster as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (hereinafter
"Declaration") (copy attached); and,
WHEREAS, pursuant to state law, C.R.S. §24-33.5-709(1), the effect of the period
of local disaster cannot exceed seven days except by or with the approval of City Council;
and,
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate and in the interests of the public health and
safety, and would further protect property, for the City Council to take immediate action
for public safety, health and welfare, by indefinitely extending the effective date of the
March 13, 2020 Mayoral Declaration until the danger posed by the coronavirus causing
COVID-19 disease has been abated; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF PUEBLO, that:
SECTION 1.
The Local Disaster Emergency Declaration issued by Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
on March 13, 2020, shall be and is hereby extended and shall remain in effect until
terminated by the Mayor or by City Council in accordance with state and local laws.
SECTION 2.
The officers and staff of the City are authorized and directed to perform any and
all acts consistent with this Resolution to effectuate the policies and procedures described
herein.
SECTION 3.
This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon final passage, nunc pro
tunc March 20, 2020.
INTRODUCED March 23, 2020
BY: Ed Brown
MEMBER OF CITY COUNCIL
APPROVED:
PRESIDENT OF CITY COUNCIL
ATTESTED BY:
CITY CLERK
City Clerk’s Office Item # Q-1
Background Paper for Proposed
Resolution
COUNCIL MEETING DATE: March 23, 2020
TO: President Dennis E. Flores and Members of City Council
VIA: Brenda Armijo, City Clerk
FROM: Mayor Nicholas A. Gradisar
SUBJECT: A RESOLUTION EXTENDING THE DECLARATION OF A LOCAL DISASTER
MADE BY THE MAYOR REGARDING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
SUMMARY:
The attached proposed Resolution extends the March 13, 2020 declaration by Mayor Gradisar of
a local disaster as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION:
None.
BACKGROUND:
The Home Rule Charter of the City of Pueblo and the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, C.R.S.
24-33.5-701, et seq., grant authority to the principal executive officer of a city to declare a local
disaster. On March 13, 2020, Mayor Gradisar entered an executive order declaring a local
disaster as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic (hereinafter “Declaration”). Pursuant to state law,
the effect of the period of local disaster cannot exceed seven days except by or with the approval
of City Council. The attached proposed Resolution indefinitely extends the effective date of the
March 13, 2020 Mayoral Declaration until the danger posed by the Coronavirus causing COVID-
19 disease has been abated.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS:
Unknown at this time. The Declaration and continuation of a local disaster emergency may help
to reduce the City’s costs of responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
BOARD/COMMISSION RECOMMENDATION:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
STAKEHOLDER PROCESS:
Not applicable to this Resolution.
ALTERNATIVES:
The City Council could decide not to extend the Mayoral Declaration of a local disaster emergency
and allow the Declaration to expire.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approval of the Resolution.
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Emergency Order Declaration