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CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2020-027
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, EXTENDING THE CITY'S CURRENT STATE OF
EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
OUTBREAK, AND REQUESTING STATE AND FEDERAL RELIEF
ASSISTANCE
WHEREAS, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has
identified Novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) as a respiratory disease that can result in serious
illness or death, that is a new strain of coronavirus not previously identified in humans, and that
poses a significant public health risk; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization(WHO)designated the
outbreak of COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, United States Health and Human Services Secretary
Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency for the United States to aid the nation's
healthcare community in responding to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 has been spreading in other states, and throughout Canada,
resulting in the implementation of public health actions to contain the spread of COVID-19
across North America; and
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, Governor Dunleavy declared a statewide public health
disaster emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Governor's declaration activated Seward's Emergency Operation Plan
under AS 26.23.020(e)and Seward City Code 9.10.025; and
WHEREAS, SCC 9.10.025 empowers the City Manager to serve as the Director of Civil
Defense and Disaster; and
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, it was confirmed by the Alaska Department of Health
and Social Services (DHSS) that there were two COVID-19 cases on the Kenai Peninsula, with
one of the cases being in the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, the Seward City Council approved Resolution 2020-
026, officially declaring a State of Disaster Emergency in response to the Coronavirus outbreak,
and the renewal of the Emergency Declaration is now necessary as the original declaration was
for a 30-day period; and
WHEREAS, as of April 6, 2020, the Alaska DHSS confirmed a total of 191 COVID-19
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cases in Alaska, with a total of 23 hospitalizations, and 6 deaths; there are currently three cases
in the City of Seward; and
WHEREAS, the City of Seward continues to provide essential operations to address this
public health emergency, while attempting to minimize staff and community exposure, and also
maintaining our own critical operations under this Public Health Emergency.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. For the City of Seward, Alaska there is declared a threatened local public
health disaster as a result of the spread of Coronavirus(COVID-19).
Section 2. The City Manager, in his role as Director of Civil Defense and Disaster per
SCC 9.10.025, shall adopt "Emergency Rules Regarding COVID-19 Containment" that comply
with and promote the recommendations of the State of Alaska and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention(CDC).
Section 3. To the extent there are now, or may be, Federal and/or State funds available to
assist the City in mitigating this public health disaster and the economic impacts of this disaster,
this declaration demonstrates the City's need for such funds.
Section 4.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this
13th day of April,2020.
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Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: April 13, 2020
To: City Council
From: City Manager, Scott Meszaros
Agenda Item: Resolution of the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska extending a
State of Disaster Emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak; requesting State and Federal relief assistance
BACKGROUND &JUSTIFICATION:
A novel (new) coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has been identified and infecting humans since
December 2019, causing an infection known as COVID-19. The infection is highly contagious,
due to community (person-to-person) spread and an exponential infection rate.
• On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared that the outbreak of
COVID-19 was a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
• On January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services
Secretary Alex Azar declared a public health emergency for COVID-19, with retroactive
effect to January 27, 2020.
• On April I, 2020, COVID-19 case count status is as follows: over 932,000 cases have
been confirmed worldwide; over 213,000 cases in the United States; and over 100 cases
in Alaska.
INTENT:
To extend the State of Disaster Emergency in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) in having
the City Manager continue his role as Director of Civil Defense and Disaster; and also,to extend
supporting the request for assistance by Borough, State and Federal levels of assistance and aid
relating to AK event aµ 3446. Recommend that Council adopt the emergency Declaration
extension.
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CONSISTENCY CHECKLIST: Yes No NIA
1 Comprehensive Plan X
2. Strategic Plan _______ _________ _________ __________________ X
3. Other(list): Emergency Declaration xtension COVID-19 X
ATTORNEY REVIEW: X Yes No
FISCAL NOTE:
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Approved by Finance Department:
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommend approval of this Resolution extending the Declaration of Emergency (30 day
allowance).
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