HomeMy WebLinkAbout3950 Resolution - Ratifying EO 2020-003RESOLUTION NO. 3950
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PASCO RATIFYING
EMERGENCY ORDER NO. 2020-003 RELATING TO TEMPORARY CITY OF
PASCO FACILITY CLOSURES.
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 CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF PASCO, WASHINGTON:
Be It Resolved, that the City Council confirms and ratifies Emergency Order 2020-003
related to the Temporary City Facility Closures as presented in EXHIBIT A, attached hereto, and
Be It Further Resolved, that this Resolution takes effect the date Emergency Order 2020-
003 was signed by the Mayor of Pasco, Washington.
PASSED by the City Council of the City of Pasco, Washington this 23rd day of March,
2020.
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Saul Martinez
Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Barham, CMC
City Clerk
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Emergency Order No. 2020-003
Temporary City Facility Closures
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 will be exposed to the virus; and
WHEREAS, it is essential, to reduce the community spread of COVID-19, that members
of the public be discouraged from visiting or using public facilities; and
WHEREAS, closing public facilities to members of the public is an effective measure to
mitigate the community spread of COVID-19 in accordance with federal guidelines; and
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, PMC 2.100.010 related to City Office Hours being inconsistent with the full
and effective implementation of the above measures, that Municipal Code provision is be
suspended until Governor Jay Inslee suspends such State of Civil Emergency, or until such point
as determined by the City Council to preserve the public health and safety of the Citizens of Pasco,
whichever is later;
Emergency Order No. 2020-003
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. At the discretion of the City Manager, certain City of Pasco public facilities shall
be temporarily closed to members of the public beginning Monday, March 23, 2020,
including:
a. All park shelters and bathrooms
b. Cemetery Office
c. City Hall
d. Fire Administration Building
e. Fire Stations
f. First Avenue Center
g. Martin Luther King Center
h. Pasco Police Community Services Building
i. Public Works Operations and Plants
3. Members of the public at large shall not be permitted to visit or use any of the
aforementioned facilities, except as otherwise required by law.
4. This Order shall be in effect for the duration of the Proclamation requiring the
aforementioned temporary closure ordered by the Governor, as amended, unless
extended or terminated by separate written order.
DATED this 20 day of March, 2020.
Saul Martinez, Mayor
Attest: `1
Debra ITarham, CMC
City Clerk
Emergency Order No. 2020-003