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36-R-20
A RESOLUTION
Extending the Declared State of Emergency to May 11, 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 was to last
30 days; 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 found it appropriate extend the declared
state of emergency until April 13, 2020; and
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WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the Governor of Illinois issued an Executive
Order extending the State's disaster proclamation, requiring individuals to stay at home
or their place of residence for an additional 30 days; and
WHEREAS, the City Council therefore finds it appropriate to extend the
current state of emergency until May 11, 2020.
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 May 11, 2020.
SECTION 2: This Resolution 36-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:
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Devon Reid, eoty e'e,k
Eduardo Gomez, Deputy City Clerk
Adopted: April 13, 2020 .2020
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Stephen H. Hagerty, Mayor
Approved as to form:
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Kelley A. Gandursici, Corporation Counsel
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