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Nancy Backus,Mayor
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EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION 20;179;"
A PROCLAMATION OF EMERGENCY; WAIVING
CERTAIN CONTRACTING AND BUDGET
REQUIREMENTS, AUTHORIZING STAFF TO
IMPLMENT EMERGENCY PURCHASING
REQUIREMENTS, AND TO TAKE OTHER STEPS IN
RESPONSE TO THE EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the world is currently experiencing a novel coronavirus ("COVID -
19") outbreak; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19, a respiratory disease that can result in serious illness or
death, is caused by a virus easily spread from person to person; and
WHEREAS, the Washington State Department of Health has confirmed the
localized person-to-person spread of COVID-19 in Washington State, significantly
increasing the risk of exposure and infection to Washington State residents and creating
, ' an extreme public health risk; and
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee proclaimed that a State of
Emergency exists in all counties in Washington State, and directed state agencies and
departments to use resources and to do everything reasonably possible to assist affected
political subdivisions in an effort to respond to and recover from the outbreak;
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WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, King County Executive Dow Constantine
proclaimed an emergency within King County due to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, I have determined that it is necessary for the City to take actions
authorized under Chapter 2.75 (Emergency Preparedness) of the Auburn City Code
("ACC") and Chapter 38.52 (Emergency Management) of the Revised Code of
Washington ("RCW") including, but not limited to, the definitions in RCW 38.52.010,
the authorizations in RCW 38.52.070 and RCW 38.52.110, the liability, immunity, and
indemnification provisions of RCW 38.52.180, et. seq.
NOW THEREFORE I, Nancy Backus, Mayor of the City of Auburn, Proclaim
as follows:
Section 1. I declare there is an emergency caused by COVID-19 in the City of
Auburn.
Section 2. As authorized by ACC 2.75.090, I assume the authority to enter
into contracts and incur obligations, and to take any other appropriate action necessary to
address and respond to the emergency to protect the health and safety of persons and
properties, and to provide emergency assistance to persons affected by this emergency.
Section 3. These powers will be exercised in light of the exigencies of the
situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities prescribed by
State statutes and rules, or by City ordinance (except for mandatory constitutional
requirements). These include but are not limited to budget law limitations, requirements
for competitive bidding, publication of notices related to the performance of public work,
entering into contracts, incurring of obligations, employment of temporary workers,
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rental of equipment, purchase of supplies and equipment, levying of taxes, City-
performed or directed work in areas of the City that are subject to moratoria, and the
appropriation and expenditure of funds.
Section 4. I delegate to Department heads and their designees the authority to
solicit quotes and estimates for contracts necessary to combat the emergency. Department
heads may enter into contracts in an amount not to exceed Twenty-Five Thousand
Dollars ($25,000). Contracts over this amount will be signed by the Mayor.
Section 5. City staff will take whatever action is determined to be appropriate
to respond to the emergency conditions. Department heads and their designees are
directed to implement the emergency purchasing procedures in ACC 2.75.110 for any
supplies, materials, and equipment necessary to combat the emergency.
Section 6. I declare that the actions authorized by this Proclamation are
necessary to avoid an imminent threat to the public health or safety, to prevent an
imminent danger to public and private property, and these actions must be taken within
an appropriate time to respond to the emergency.
Section 7. As soon as practicable I will advise and consult with the City
Council with respect to all actions taken under the authority of this Proclamation. Any
contract entered into under the authority of this Proclamation will be presented to the City
Council at the earliest practical time for review and appropriate legislation.
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Section 8. This Proclamation will take effect on my signature, and will
remain in effect until I rescinded in writing.
Dated and signed: Martin 5 J 1.6 2.
CITY OF AUBURN
ANCY US, MAYOR
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