11.05 Resolution Extending Mayor-Declared Local Emergency - Revised

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CITY OF PEQUOT LAKES RESOLUTION 20- RESOLUTION ENACTED PURSUANT TO MINNESOTA STATUTES SECTION 12.29 EXTENDING THE PERIOD OF A MAYOR-DECLARED LOCAL EMERGENCY WHEREAS,the Mayor of the City of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, ("City")by Mayoral Declaration 20-01 dated April 6, 2020 has declared that a local emergency is in effect in the City; and WHEREAS,the City Council of the City of Pequot Lakes agrees with the Mayor's determination and further finds that the local emergency will last for more than three days and that immediate action to respond to the local emergency is needed in order to protect the health, safety and welfare of the City and the community; and WHEREAS, the Mayor of the City of Pequot Lakes, Minnesota, by Mayoral Declaration 20-02 dated April 6, 2020 has declared that City meetings may be held by telephone or other electronic means pursuant to Minnesota Statute, section 13D.021; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that this emergency, which involves an outbreak of an infectious disease (COVID-19), is a highly fluid and evolving situation, and in the interest of the public health, a response or action may be needed that requires deviation from standard procedures for procuring goods and services; and WHEREAS,Minnesota Statutes §§ 12.29 and 12.37 authorize the actions taken in this resolution and provide that emergency contracts and agreements are not subject to the normal purchasing and competitive bidding requirements because of the local emergency. NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PEQUOT LAKES CITY COUNCIL as follows: 1. The Mayor's Declaration of a local emergency is continued in effect until further action of the City Council. 2. City staff is authorized to enter into agreements and contracts necessary for the procurement of materials, equipment, and services required to respond to the local emergency. 3. The Mayor and City Administrator are authorized to execute any necessary agreements, contracts, and related documents regarding the local emergency necessary to implement corrective action relative to the local emergency to protect the health, safety and welfare of the City and the community. 4. City staff is authorized to take any appropriate action and to prepare any appropriate documents to facilitate the directives of the Council as set forth in this resolution.