20-34 - 05-29 - Recognizing and Extending Local EmergencyRESOLUTION NO. 20-34
CITY OF GOLDEN VALLEY
RECOGNIZING AND EXTENDING LOCAL EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Mayor of the City of Golden Valley found
that civil unrest in the neighboring cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul threatens the
health, safety and welfare of the residents of and the property within the City of Golden
Valley; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor has declared that the situation is a local emergency; and
WHEREAS, the City Council agrees with and incorporates herein the
Mayor’s findings and further finds that the situation will last for more than three days;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that immediate action to respond to the
situation is needed in order to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF GOLDEN VALLEY, MINNESOTA:
The City Council of the City of Golden Valley hereby resolves, declares,
requests and directs as follows:
1. Declares that the local emergency is recognized as continuing until terminated by
Resolution of the City Council.
2. Invokes the City’s disaster plan and directs the City Manager and Emergency
Management Director to implement the portions of the disaster plan that are
necessary for response to and recovery from the emergency.
3. Directs City Staff to review ordinance and regulatory requirements, operations, civil
and legal proceedings, events, and resources to determine whether the foregoing
should be adjusted or suspended, and to make recommendations regarding additional
emergency regulations to support the employees and residents of the City of Golden
Valley.
4. Directs all City departments and offices to operate and support the response to this
incident, under the direction and coordination of the City Manager, the Emergency
Management Director and Emergency Management Team, including implementing
new employee protocols, strategies, and processes to ensure that public services are
maintained and City staff remain safe.
5. Directs the City’s Emergency Management Director and other appropriate City staff to
request and coordinate appropriate aid and resources from surrounding jurisdictions,
Hennepin County, the State of Minnesota, and the Federal government, as needed.
6. This declaration shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly
by the City Clerk.
Adopted by the Mayor of the City of Golden Valley, Minnesota this 29th day of May, 2020.
Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kristine A. Luedke, City Clerk