2020.03.23 No 3 Proclamation_2020CITY OF OTSEGO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
PROCLAMATION NO. 03
DECLARING A LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, Jessica L. Stockamp, 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 6:00 PM on March 23, 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 fiom 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 p blie health and safety.
ssica L. Stockamp, Mayor
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