020 of 2020 - Local Emergency Declaration Extension – Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake1
RESOLUTION NO. ____ OF 2020
Extension of Proclamation Declaring a Local Emergency: Magnitude 5.7 Earthquake
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, on March 18, 2020, the Mayor is
a magnitude 5.7 earthquake experienced in the Salt Lake Valley on
March 18, 2020 Proclamation No. 3 , which was extended by the Council to expire on
July 6, 2020.
WHEREAS, aftershocks and incoming property damage assessments continue in Salt Lake
City, and the City Council has determined that extending the duration of the local emergency is in
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. 3 of 2020 declaring a local
emergency due to the magnitude 5.7 earthquake, which extension shall be from the date of this
Resolution until October 9, 2020, unless later extended or terminated by subsequent resolution of
the Council.
2.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.
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4.This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon passage.
Passed by the City Council of Salt Lake City, Utah this 2nd day of July, 2020.
SALT LAKE CITY COUNCIL
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Chris Wharton, Chair
ATTEST AND COUNTERSIGN:
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Cindy Lou Trishman, City Recorder
Approved as to form:
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Katherine Lewis, City Attorney
Chris Wharton (Jul 6, 2020 13:56 MDT)
Chris Wharton
Cindy Trishman (Jul 6, 2020 14:07 MDT)