HomeMy WebLinkAbout4314 Resolution - Rescind Emergency Proclamations RESOLUTION NO. 4314
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON
RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 3946 RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY
PROCLAMATION SIGNED BY MAYOR MARTINEZ ON MARCH 16, 2020,
PROCLAIMING A CIVIC EMERGENCY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO AND
RESCINDING ALL OTHER RESOLUTIONS IMPLEMENTING EMERGENCY
ORDERS BASED ON RESOLUTION NO. 3946.
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public emergency for COVID-19 beginning on
January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a
Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State due to the number
of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that the plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has initiated the City's Continuity of Operations Plan in
response to the threat COVID-19 represents to the community and has reported to the Mayor of
the City of Pasco that a state of emergency exists within the City based upon the spread of
COVID19 in Washington State; and
WHEREAS, PMC 2.55.010 authorized the Mayor to proclaim in writing the existence of
a civil emergency when circumstances demand immediate action to preserve public health; and
WHEREAS, Washington's Governor announced that the Washington State COVID-19
State of Emergency and COVID-19 emergency orders that were still in effect would be rescinded
by October 31, 2022; and
WHEREAS,Resolution No. 3946 is no longer needed to preserve the public health, safety,
and welfare of the City of Pasco; and
WHEREAS, resolutions remaining in effect that implemented Emergency Orders based
on Resolution No. 3946 are no longer needed as well.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That Resolution No. 3946 attached hereto as Exhibit A, and all other resolutions
implementing Emergency Orders based on Resolution No. 3946 remaining in effect attached
hereto as Exhibit B are hereby rescinded.
Be It Further Resolved, that this resolution will take effect immediately.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington, on this 6t"day of March,
2023.
Blanche arajas
Mayor
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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City Clerk �� Attorneys
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EXHIBIT A
RESOLUTION NO. 3946
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PASCO,
VVASHINGTON; RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION
SIGNED BY MAYOR MARTINEZ ON MARCH 16, 2020, PROCLAIMING A
CNIC EMERGENCY WITHIN THE CITY OF PASCO AS A RESULT OF THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19 IN BENTON AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES.
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary Alex Azar declared a public emergency for COVID-19 beginning on
January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay Inslee signed a
Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency exists in all c�unties in the State due to the number
of confirmed cases of C(7VID-19 in the state and directed that the plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS,on March 13, 2420,President Donald Trurnp declared a national emergency
due to the spread of COVID-19 in the United States; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has initiated the City's Continuity of Operations Plan in
response to the threat COVID-19 represents to the community and has reported to the Mayor of
the City of Pasco that a state of emergency exists within the City based upon the spread of COVID-
19 in Washington State; and
WHEREAS,PMC 2.55.010 has authorized the Mayor to proclaim in writing the existence
of a civil emergency when circumstances demand immediate action to preserve public health; and
WHEREAS, tlie United States Center for Disease C4ntrol and Prevention identifies the
potential public health threat posed by COVID-19 as high, and has advised that person-to-person
spread of COVID-19 will continue to occur; and
WHEREAS, in the judgment of the undersigned, extraordinary measures are required to
protect the public health, safety, and welfare of Pasco residents and may go beyond the capability
of local resources. NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY UF PASCO,
WASHINGTON:
That a�l City officials, their agents and representative are hereby authorized and directed
to undertake all action necessary or desirable from time to rime to carry out the emergency
proclamation,Exhibit A; all act pursuant to the authority of the proclamation to its date are hereby
ratified; and
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Be It Further Resolved, that this resolution shall take effect immediately upon it passage
and approval.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 16th day of March,
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WHEREAS', on January 31,2020,the United States Departmem of Public Health and Human
( Services Secretary Alex Azm'declared a public emergency for COVID-19 beginning on January 27,
2020;and
� Zi'gEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington State Governor Jay inslee signed a
Proclamation declaring a State of Emergency exisb in all coucrties in the State due to the number
of confumed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that the plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Maaagetnent Plan be implemented;and ,
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WHEREAS,on March 13,2020,President Donald�anp declared a national emergency due to
the spread of COVID-l 9 in the United States;and
WHEREAS,the City Manager has initiated the City's Continuity of Operations Plan in response
to the t}u�eat COVID-14 nepresents to the community and has reported to tbe Mayar of the City of
Pasco that a state of emergency exists within the City based upon the spreaci of COViD-19 in
Washington State;and
WHEREAS,PMC 2.55.010 has authorized the Mayor to proclaim in writing the e�cistence of a
I civil emergency when circumst�ces demand'uxunediate action to preserve public health;and
WAERE.9S,the United States Center for Disease Co�+ol and Pre�ention ideutif'ies the poterikial
public health threat posed by COVID-19 as high, and has advised that peison-to-person spread of
C�VID-19 will continue to occur,and
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WI�REAS,in the judgroent of the undersigned,exoraordinary measures are required to protect
the public health,safety,and welfare of Pasco residexrts and may go beyond the capability of iocal I
resources. �
NOW,THEREFORE,IT IS HEREBYPROCLAIMED AS FOLLOWS;
l. Emergency Declaratio�A civil emergency exists witivn the City of Pasco,Washingtony
, as a result of the spread of COVID-19 in Benton and Franklin CounUies. PMC 2.55.010(lxc}
! provides for the Mayor to declare an emergency when circumstances demand immediate action
to preserve public health.The outbreak of COVID-19 and the effects of its extreme risk of person-
� to-person transmission throughout Washington State can significantly impact the life and health
of those li�ing and working in Pasco,as well as continuity of opera�ions and government at the
City,and is a public emergency that affects life,health,property,or the publtc peace. �
2. Emergency Power�. The Mayor or his designee(s) are hereby authorized to utilize all
emergency powers and authority set forth in RCW 38.52.070 and PMC 2.55.020, including,
� without limitation, the right to errter into contract, employ teraporary workers and incur
obligations without regard to time-consuming procedu�es and formalities prescribed by law
� (except mandatory constitutional requiremeYrts). 'I'his Prociamation of Emergency shall be
presented to City Council for rati8cation es soon as praeticable, in accordance with PMC (
2.55.010(2). (
3. State and Federal Asslstanc� The Mayor or his designee(s) are hereby authorized to '
request all available state and federal assistance necessary to respond to this emergency.
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SIGNED,this_Day of March,2020.
EXHIBIT B
RESULUTION NO. 3972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY
ORDER RELATING TO NO. 2020-007 TEMPORARY CHANGES TO
OUTDOOR SEATING IN C-1, C-2 AND C-3 ZONES.
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar, declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19)beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS,beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis,including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS,on March 16,2020, Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS,on March 17, 2020,the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents, employees, and visitors will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2420, Governor Jay Inslee announced the temporary closure
of all restaurants statewide, except for take-away and delivery orders; and
WHEREAS, the economic disruptions to restaurants caused by COVID-19 have placed a
sudden and severe financial strain on many restaurants and will increase the likelihood of
restaurants struggling to meet existing financial commitments and remain open during and after
the COVID-19 crisis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has determined that restaurants may more fully
accommodate patrons by utilizing outdoor spaces under the Governor's Safe Start Plan, including
adjacent sidewalks and parking areas assigned to that business; and
WHEREAS, a civil emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 continues to exist.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
Resolution—Ratifying Emergency Order No.2020-007—Outdoor Seating
Se It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-007
related to Temporary Changes to Outdoor Seating in C-1, C-2 and C-3 Zones as presented in
Exhibit A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution take effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
007 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco,Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco,Washington this 6th day of July, 2420.
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Emergency Order No.2020-007
Outdaor Seating
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar, declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19)beginning on January 27,2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Prociamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the State and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS, beginning on March 1 l, 2020,the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis,including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS,on March 16,2020,Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS,on March 17,202�,the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee announced the temporary closure
of all restaurants statewide, except for take-away and delivery orders; and
WHEREAS,the economic disruptions to restaurants caused by COVID-19 have placed a
sudden and severe financial strain on many restaurants and will increase the likelihood of
restaurants struggling to meet existing financial commitments and remain open during and after
the COVID-19 crisis; and
WHEREAS, the City of Pasco has determined that restaurants may more fully
accommodate patrons by utilizing outdoor spaces under the Governor's Safe Start Plan, including
adjacent sidewalks and parking areas assigned to that business; and
WHEREAS,a civil emergency pursuant to FMC 2.55.010 continues to exist.
NOW,THEREFORE,
I,Saul Martinez, Mayor of the City of Pasco,ORDER under the emergency powers granted
to me under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
Emergency Order No.2020-007—Outdoor Seating 1
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects; and
2. The City of Pasco shall allow sidewalk/caf� seating in the C-1; C-2 and C-3 Zoning
Districts and any portions of the Pasco Municipal Code that would reyuire suspension
in order to comply with this Order,are hereby suspended. The City Manager is hereby
authorized to use his discretion to implement this Order, generally under the following
conditions:
a. Sidewalk/cafe seating plan shall be approved by the City of Pasco Community &
Economic Development Department.
b. Off-street parking areas adjacent and dedicated for restaurants may be fenced off
to provide additional seating, provided the area shall not exceed one-hundred
percent (100%) of the interior seating space of the restaurant. Required off-street
parking may be reduced by fifty percent (SQ%) during the duration of this
Emergency Order.
c. Handicapped parking stalls shall not be used for patron seating.
d. Fences shall be no more than 42"high, and shall be decorative metal.
e. Furnishings (tables/seating) shall be a durable material and complementary to the
decorative fencing.Fencing and furnishings shall not be permanently affixed to the
sidewalk.Fencing and furnishings shall be adequately weighted to prevent tipping.
f. Clear access for pedestrians of at least 6' shall be maintained along sidewalk
corridors at all times.
g. Maintenance of all allowed fencing and furnishings shall be the responsibility of
the business owner/applicant.
h. Additional outdoor lighting and/or signage in conjunction with the outdoor seating
may be allowed.
i. Curbside pick-up zones shall be maintained within 500' of each restaurant.
3. This Order shall be in effect until rescinded by written order.
DATED this 2 dav of Jul�; 2020.
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Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO. 4024
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-004.2 RELATING TO
EXTENDING TEMPORARY EXPANSIUN OF ADMINISTRATIVE PAID
LEAVE FOR CITY OF PASCO STAFF.
WHEREAS,on March 16,2020,Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID-19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic; and
WHEREAS,the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members,to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured,while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confirmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CTTY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-004.2 related to the
extending Temporary Expansion of Administrative Paid Leave for City of Pasco Staff as presented
in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
004.2 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco,Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 4th day of
January,2021.
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Saul Martinez
Mayor
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Emergency Order No. 2020-004.2
Extending Administrative Authority of City Manager for the Purposes of Paid
Administrative Leave
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19)beginning on January 27, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directetl that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WHEREAS,beginning on March 1 l, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis,including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS,on March 16,2020,Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010; and
WHEREAS,on March 17,2020,the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announced the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, it is essential, to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, that any
employee determined to have a ered.ible exposure to or suspected contraction of COVID-19 not
report to City facilities; and
WHEREAS,existing personnel and leave policies do not contemplate an epidemic of this
nature and may not sufficiently deter such employees from reporting to City facilities; and
WHEREAS, Emergency Order 2020-004, Expanding Administrative Authority of city
Manager for the Purposes of Paid Administrative Leave, expires on December 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, a civil emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 continues to exist; and
Emergency Order No.2020-004.2 1
WHEREAS, PMC 2.55.020 authorizes the Mayor to implement any such orders as are
immediately necessary for the protection of life and property; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to impose emergency personnel requirements and pay
practices to protect life and property.
NOW,THEREFORE,
I, Saul Martinez,Mayor of the City of Pasco,ORDER under the emergency powers granted to me
under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and conect in all respects;
2. The City Manager's administrative authority to authorize paid administrative leave
to employees is hereby extended to the extent necessary to investigate and evaluate
benefits and programs available in the case of a City employees' exposure or
possible exposure to COVID-19 or in the event of a positive or presumptive positive
COVID-19 determination of an employee.
3. This Order shall be in effect for the duration of the Emergency Proclamation
ratified by Resolution No. 3946 or rescinded by separate written order.
DATED this 30�day of December,2020.
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Saul Martinez,Mayor
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Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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RESOLUTION NO.4025
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON,
RATIFYING THE EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2U20-045.3, RELATING TO
EXTENDING TEMPORARY CHANGE IN LEAVE POLICIES.
WHEREAS,on March 16,2020,Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 due to the COVID-19 emergency, which has caused a
world-wide pandemic; and
WHEREAS,the purpose of the emergency order allows the City, including its businesses
and community members, to continue to conduct business, ensuring that the safety of everyone is
secured, while maintaining the needed services for all; and
WHEREAS, the Pasco Municipal Code Section 2.55.020 (2) states that any such
(emergency) orders shall, at the next regular or special meeting of the City Council, following the
date the orders are issued, be presented to the City Council for ratification and confirmation by
resolution of the City Council and if not so ratified and confirmed, shall be of no further effect.
NOW,THEREFORE,SE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PASCO,WASHINGTON:
That the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-005.3 related to the
temporary change in leave policies as presented in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
005.3 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 4th day of January,
2021.
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Mayor
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City Clerk City Attorney
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Emergency Order No.2020-005.3
Extending Temporary Change in Leave Policies
WHEREAS, on 7anuary 31, 2020, the United States Department of Public Health and
Human Services Secretary, Alex Azar declared a public emergency for the novel coronavirus
(COVID-19)beginning on January 2'7, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed a Proclamation declaring
a State of Emergency exists in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of
canfirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state and directed that plans and procedures of the
Washington State Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan be implemented; and
WI3EREAS, beginning on March 11, 2020, the President of the United States, Donald J.
Trump, directed the Federal Government to take numerous emergency measures to address the
unprecedented nature of this public health crisis,including restrictions on all foreign travel outside
United States of America due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the United States;
and
WHEREAS,on March 16,2020,Mayor Saul Martinez proclaimed the existence of a civil
emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.�10; and
WHEREAS,on March 17,2420,the Department of Public Health of Benton and Franklin
County announce�i the first local case of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, as the COVID-19 emergency worsens, there is an increasing likelihood that
City residents will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, City provides essential functions within the community and a healthy
workforce is critical to continuity of such services; and
WHEREAS,existing personnel and leave policies do not contemplate an epidemic of this
nature and may not sufficiently deter such employees from reporting to City facilities; and
WHEREAS, PMC 2.1Q5.270 and 2.105.180 limits employee's ability to utilize accrued
vacation and sick leave during probationary period; and
WHEREAS, PMC 2.105.280 limits employee's time off with pay covering periods of
illness or involuntary physical incapacity to the extent that sick leave has accrued;
WHEREAS, existing personnel and leave policies do not allow employees to receive
advanced emergency leave due to extraordinary medical circumstances; and
Emergency Order No.2020-0053 1
WHEREAS,a civil emergency pursuant to PMC 2.55.010 continues to exist.
NOW,THEREFORE,
I, Saul Martinez,Mayor of the City of Pasco, ORDER under the emergency powers granted to me
under the Proclamation of Emergency that:
1. The above recitals are true and correct in all respects.
2. The code provisions of PMC 2.105.270 and 2.105.180 and any other provisions of
the Pasco Municipal Code as they relate to prohibition of probationary employee
from utilization of earned sick and vacation leave, continues to be suspended.
3. The code provisions of PMC 2.105.280 and any other provisions of the Pasco
Municipal Code as they relate to accrual of sick leave, continues to be suspended,
only to the extent necessary, to authorize the City Manager to provide those
employees, without adequate sick or vacation leave balances, up to eighty (80)
hours of advanced emergency leave in the case of a City employee or their family
member having tested positive, or presumed positive, or the employee's child's
school or place of care has been closed for reasons related to COVID-19.
4. Employees utilizing advanced emergency leave under this order sha11 pay back the
time through a portion of future earned sick or vacation leave accruals until the
amount of advanced emergency leave utilized is extinguished, or is deducted from
any pay due the employee upon separation.
5. This Order shall be in effect for the duration of the Emergency Proclamation ratified
by Resolution No. 3946 or terminated by separate written order.
DATED this 30`h day of December, 2020.
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Attest:
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