010 of 2020 - Local Emergency Declaration Extension - COVID-19 (second)RESOLUTION NO. ____ OF 2020
Second Extension of Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency: COVID-19
WHEREAS, under Utah Code 53-2a-208(1)(a), the chief executive of a municipality may
declare a local emergency by proclamation, which proclamation may be in effect for up to 30 days.
WHEREAS, under Utah Code 53-2a-208(1)(b), any extension of the local emergency
beyond the initial 30 days must be with the consent of the governing body of the municipality.
WHEREAS, under Salt Lake City Code 22.03.010, the Mayor may declare a local
emergency by proclamation, and the proclamation must state: (i) the nature of the local emergency;
(ii) the areas of the City that are affected or threatened; and (iii) the conditions which caused the
local emergency.
WHEREAS, under Salt Lake City Code 22.03.020, any renewal of a proclamation of local
emergency for a period beyond 30 days must be approved by the City Council, with such approval
expressed by resolution.
WHEREAS, amation Declaring a Local
-19 Proclamation ,
which will expire under Utah Code and City Code on April 9, 2020.
WHEREAS, on April 7, 2020, pursuant to Resolution No. R-20-5 , the City Council
extended the duration of the COVID-19 local emergency to May 7, 2020.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 outbreak continues nationwide and in Salt Lake City, and the
City Council has determined that extending the duration of the local emergency for an additional
30 days
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah, the
following:
1. The Council approves the extension of Proclamation No. 1 of 2020 declaring a local
emergency due to the outbreak of COVID-19, which extension shall be from the date of this
Resolution until June 6, 2020, unless later extended or terminated by subsequent resolution of the
Council.
2. The Council reiterates that prior to the issuance of any proclamation exercising
emergency powers under City Code 22.03.030, the Mayor shall provide written notification to the
Council of: (a) the specific powers the Mayor intends to exercise; (b) the justification for exercising
such powers in connection with the local emergency; and (c) the anticipated effect of the exercise
of such powers, including the anticipated cost or lost revenue to the City.
3. At any Council meeting while the local emergency is still in effect, the Council may
seek additional information from the Mayor, including the actual effect of the exercise of any
emergency powers and the actual costs or lost revenue to the City due to such exercise of powers.
4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 5th day of May, 2020.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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Chris Wharton, Chair
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
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Scott Crandall
Deputy City Recorder
Approved as to form:
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Katherine Lewis, City Attorney
Date: April 30, 2020
Chris Wharton (May 29, 2020 12:45 MDT)
Chris Wharton
Scott Crandall (May 29, 2020 14:15 MDT)
Scott Crandall