HomeMy WebLinkAbout6.k. Enacted Pursusant to MN Statutes Section 12.29 Extending the Period of a Mayor-Declared Local Emergency1
CITY OF ROSEMOUNT
DAKOTA CO UNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION 2020 - 44
A 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 Rosemount, Minnesota by Mayoral Declaration has
declared that a local emergency is in effect in the City as of 7:00 p.m. on March 17, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rosemount 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 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 ROSEMOUNT 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.
5. The Mayor, City Administrator, City staff, City attorney, and City consultants are
authorized and directed to take any and all additional steps and actions necessary or
convenient in order to accomplish the intent of this resolution.
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Adopted by the City Council of the City of Rosemount, Minnesota, this 17th day of March, 2020.
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William Droste, Mayor
ATTEST:
Erin Fasbender, City Clerk
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