Res. 2154 - Continuation of Declaration of a State of Local Emergency COUNCIL BILL NO. 3128
RESOLUTION NO. 2154
A RESOLUTION CONTINUING THE DECLARATION OF STATE OF LOCAL, EMERGENCY
IN THE CITY LIMITS OF THE CITY OF WOODBURN FOR PURPOSES OF COMMUNITY
RECOVERY FROM THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
WHEREAS, COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health
Organization on March 11, 2020; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 can cause respiratory disease, with the potential to
cause serious illness or loss of life for individuals with underlying health conditions;
and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 requires a significant amount of resources at the
local level to keep the public and community informed and as safe as possible;
and
WHEREAS, on March 8, 2020, Governor Kate Brown declared a state of
emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak in Oregon (Executive Order No. 20-
03), finding that COVID-19 has created a threat to public health and safety and
constitutes a statewide emergency under ORS 401 .025(1); and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2151 ,
declaring a state of local emergency pursuant to ORS 401 .309(1 ); and
WHEREAS, this local emergency declaration expires on June 30, 2020 and
should be renewed to ensure community recovery; NOW, THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. The City Council finds that, despite its best efforts, the City of
Woodburn has not yet recovered from the impact of COVID-19.
Section 2. That City Council further finds that, because of COVID-19, the
City of Woodburn must comply with state and federal regulation and is eligible
for state and federal relief.
Section 3. The City Council continues the declaration of local
emergency pursuant to ORS 401 .309(1 ) until September 1, 2020, unless
superseded sooner by action of the City Council.
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Section 4. The City Administrator is directed to continue to, take such
actions and issue such orders as necessary to recover from this emergency and
protect the Woodburn community.
Section 5. The City shall take all necessary steps authorized by law to
coordinate response and recovery from this emergency, including, but not
limited to, requesting assistance and potential reimbursements from the State of
Oregon and the appropriate federal agencies.
Section 6. That emergency procurements of goods and services,
continue to be authorized pursuant to ORS 279 .080, ORS 279C.335(6), ORS
279.380(4), and all other applicable rules.
Approved as to form, 61612020
City Attorney Date
Approved:
Eric Swenson, Mayor
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Passed by the Council ,
Submitted to the Mayor Zn"-Z-011
Approved by the Mayor
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST:
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Heather Pierson, City Recorder
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