ITEM 1 Declaring Local Emergency COVID-19CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PROCLAMATION NO. 03
DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Jessica L. Stockcamp, the Mayor of the City of Otsego (the "Mayor") finds
that under the authority provided by Chapter 12 and related laws of the State of Minnesota, the
following situation (the "Situation") exists:
Peace Time Emergency Due to COVID 19 Health Pandemic
WHEREAS, the Governor has issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a peace time
emergency and coordinating Minnesota's Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19
(attached);
WHEREAS, the Mayor finds that the Situation presents an unforeseen combination of
circumstances that is sudden and unforeseen and could not have been anticipated;
WHEREAS, the Mayor finds that conditions in the City of Otsego, Minnesota have
worsened considerably as a result of the evolving Situation;
WHEREAS, the Mayor finds that this Situation threatens the health, safety, and welfare
of the citizens of the community, and threatens the continuation and efficient delivery of city
services;
WHEREAS, the Mayor finds that the Situation poses a risk or may cause extensive
personal injury, damage or disaster to the City if not immediately addressed; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor finds that traditional sources of relief are not able to repair or
prevent the injury or loss.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor declares this Situation to be a local emergency
effective at on 2020.
This declaration of a local emergency will invoke the City's Emergency Management
Plan adopted as Title 6, Chapter 1 of the City Code and authorize other appropriate community
containment and mitigation strategies. The portions that are necessary for response to and
recovery from the emergency are hereby authorized. To the extent that normal state laws and city
policies and procedures impede an efficient response or compliance with federal and state
directives or recommendations, the City Administrator, acting as the designated Emergency
Management Director, and their designees are hereby authorized to suspend compliance with
those laws, policies and procedures as authorized by the Governor's Declaration and M.S.
§ 12.32, and to take those actions deemed necessary to protect the public health and safety.
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
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ATTEST:
Tami M. Loff, City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.2020-20
CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ENACTED UNDER AUTHORITY OF
MINNESOTA STATUTES §§ 12.29 AND 12.37 TO EXTEND
THE PERIOD OF A MAYOR -DECLARED LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Jessica L. Stockamp, the Mayor of the City of Otsego has found that the
following situation (the "Situation") exists:
Peace Time Emergency Due to COVID 19 Health Pandemic
WHEREAS, the Governor has issued Executive Order 20-01 declaring a peace time
emergency and coordinating Minnesota's Strategy to Protect Minnesotans from COVID-19
(attached); and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared that the Situation is a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the city council of the City of Otsego agrees with the Mayor's findings, and
further finds that the Situation will last for more than three (3) days;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Otsego,
Minnesota, as follows:
The city council declares the Situation constitutes a local emergency continuing until federal
or state action declaring an end to the state of emergency or subsequent determination of the Otsego
City Council.
This declaration of a local emergency will involve the Emergency Management Plan
adopted at Title 6, Chapter 1 of the City Code. The portions that are necessary for response to
and recovery from the emergency are hereby activated. The City Administrator and other
Emergency Officials, and their designees, are authorized to take other appropriate emergency
actions directed or recommended by federal and state government or health organizations, or
deemed necessary by City emergency management authorities, including those otherwise
inconsistent with established laws, policies and procedures, as determined to protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Otsego this
day of , 20_.
Jessica L. Stockamp, Mayor
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Tami M. Loff, City Clerk
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