ITEM TITLE:
#21-11 - Authorizing the Continuance of the COVID-19 Local Government Disaster Declaration
SUBMITTED BY: Mark Detter, City Manager
FISCAL NOTES:
Expenditure Required: N/A
Unencumbered Balance: N/A
Funding Source: N/A
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve Resolution # 21-11
SUMMARY STATEMENT:
The Unified Command administration recommends the continuance of the COVID-19 Local Government Disaster Declaration thru May 7, 2021 to support local COVID-19 vaccine dispensation efforts and robust local testing capabilities. Unified Command’s current plan is not to request renewal of the emergency prior to May 7, 2021 under the following conditions:
1) Vaccination PODS are having continued success.
2) Hospital and medical capacity remains strong.
3) Testing services and testing supply chains continue to be robust.
4) Well established communication lines with various community groups like medical groups and fish processors remain on track.
A presentation will supplement the agenda item at the Tuesday March 16, 2021 meeting.