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29-R-20
A RESOLUTION
Extending the Declared State of Emergency to April 9, 2020
WHEREAS, the City of Evanston, Cook County, Illinois ("City"), is a home rule
unit of government and, pursuant to the provisions of Section 6(a) of Article VII of the
Illinois Constitution, may exercise any power and perform any function pertaining to its
government and affairs; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the President of the United States
declared a national emergency concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease ("COVID-
19") outbreak; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the Governor of Illinois issued a disaster
proclamation for the State of Illinois concerning the COVID-19 outbreak that is to last 30
days, until April 9; 2020; and
WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, the Mayor declared a state of
emergency due to the COVID-19 outbreak pursuant to Section 9-9-3 of the City Code;
and
WHEREAS, Section 11 of the Illinois Emergency Management Agency
Act, 20 ILCS 3305/11, provides that a disaster declaration by the principal executive
officer of a political subdivision shall not last longer than seven (7) days without the
consent of the governing board of the political subdivision; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it is appropriate extend the current
declared state of emergency until April 9, 2020, the end of the Governor's disaster
proclamation;
29-R-20
NOW BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS, THAT:
SECTION 1: The current declared state of emergency is hereby extended
up to and including April 9, 2020.
SECTION 2: This Resolution 29-R-20 will be in full force and effect from
and after the date of its passage and approval in the manner provided by law.
Attest:
Devon Reid, City Clerk
Adopted: March 26 2020
Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Kelley A. Gandurski, Corporation Counsel
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