Resolution - #20-076 - 04/14/2020

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WHEREAS, the Ramsey City Council expects that the necessary local response to the COVID-19 health crisis will likely continue past the previously ratified 30-day period: WHEREAS, the City Administrator and Emergency Management Director find that traditional sources of financial aid, assistance and relief will not be able to compensate for the potential impact of COVID-19, and have determined that the necessary resources to respond to and recover from this pandemic will exceed those resources available within the City of Ramsey, and additional resources will be needed from Anoka County, State and Federal sources. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: 1)Under the authority given by Minnesota Statutes, Section 12.29, declares that the local emergency previously ratified on March 19, 2020 within the City of Ramsey, effective until April 14, 2020, to be extended to remain in place until lifted by resolution of the City Council, extended pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 12.29, Subd. 1. 2)Directs the City Manager and Emergency Management Director to continue to coordinate such actions and request such local, state and/or federal assistance as needed to protect the lives and public and private property in the City of Ramsey and the recovery of the City from impacts of this situation to the extent practicable and allowed by law, ordinance and resolution. 3)Orders that this declaration be given prompt and general publicity and that it be filed promptly by the City Clerk. The motion for the adoption of the foregoing resolution was duly seconded by Councilmember Kuzma, and upon vote being taken thereon, the following voted in favor thereof: Mayor LeTourneau Councilmember Musgrove Councilmember Kuzma Councilmember Menth Councilmember Specht and the following voted against the same: Councilmember Heinrich Councilmember Riley and the following abstained: None Resolution #20-076 Page 2 of 3