HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-27 - Res. Declaring a Local Emergency in Mason County for Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONER OF
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
RE: LOCAL DECLARATION OF )
EMERGENCY )
IN MASON COUNTY ) RESOLUTION NUMBER:
WHEREAS,the Division of Emergency Management and Department of Public Health
has reported to the Board of County Commissioners, as to conditions beginning on
2020, created by the Public Health threat from the Novel Coronavirus(COVID-
19)pandemic in Mason County; and,
WHEREAS, extensive injury has or will, likely occur to persons; and,
WHEREAS,there is a present emergency which necessitates activation of the Mason
County Disaster Preparedness Plan,Public Health Emergency Activation Functional Plan, and
utilization of emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2);
NOW,THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared by the Board of Mason County Commissioners that, in
accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 36.40.180,there is an emergency due to the
above stated conditions in Mason County;therefore, designated departments are authorized to
enter into contracts and incur obligations necessary to combat such disaster,protecting the health
and safety of persons and property, and providing emergency assistance to the victims of such
disaster; and,
SECTION 2. Each designated department is authorized, in accordance with the terms and
conditions of RCW 38.52.070(2),to exercise the powers vested under Section 1 of-this-resolution.
in the light of the exigencies of an extreme emergency situation without regard to time-
consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by law, (excepting mandatory constitutional
requirements), including but not limited to:
• budget law limitations
• requirements of competitive bidding and publication of notices
• provisions pertaining to the performance of public work
• entering into contracts
• the incurring of obligations
• the employment of temporary workers
• the rental of equipment
• the purchase of supplies and materials
• the appropriation and expenditures of public funds
Resolution Page 1 of 2
SECTION 3. Not withstanding the authorizations set forth in Section 1 of this
resolution, designated departments shall endeavor to secure the most competitive price
available for goods and services.
SECTION 4. Such authorization shall include unannounced entry and access onto
and about private property, where such entry and access shall not violate those
constitutional and statutory privacy and property rights under an emergency declaration.
SECTION 5. The emergency authority granted under this resolution shall expire
thirty(30) days from the date of the adoption of this resolution unless specifically
authorized by the Board.
❑ REGULAR
SIGNED IN ❑ SPECIAL
N EMERGENCY
SESSION THIS 13_DAY OF .2020
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MASON COUNTY, WASHINGTON
ATTEST:
Sharon Trask, Ch 'r
elissa rewry, derk of the Board
APPROVED AS TO FORM: Randy N therlin, Commission
_
9-W
Tim Whitehead, Chief DPA Kevin Shutty Commissioner
Resolution Page 2 of 2