Other/Miscellaneous Request Template (Appointments; ROW; Code Changes; Zoning Action, etc.)
Date Submitted: 1/4/23
Requesting Agency: Mayor’s Office
Division:
Subject Matter Expert Name: Skye Stuart
Email Address: Skye.Stuart@denvergov.org
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Item Title & Description:
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These appear on the Council meeting agenda. Initially, the requesting agency will enter a 2-3 sentence description. Upon bill filling, the City Attorney’s Office should enter the title above the description (the title should be in bold font).
Both the title and description must be entered between the red “title” and “body” below. Do not at any time delete the red “title” or “body” markers from this template.
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A resolution extending the declaration of local disaster emergency pertaining to COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus filed with the clerk and recorder to February 27, 2023.
Approves the extension of the declaration of local disaster pertaining to COVID-19, influenza, and respiratory syncytial virus filed with the clerk and recorder to February 27, 2023. Councilmember Torres approved direct filing this item on 1-5-2023.
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Affected Council District(s) or citywide? Citywide
Executive Summary with Rationale and Impact:
Detailed description of the item and why we are doing it. This can be a separate attachment.
As required by the Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS), this request seeks City Council approval to extend the disaster declaration issued by Mayor Michael B. Hancock on January 4, 2023 and currently running through January 11, 2023 for an additional period through February 27, 2023. This declaration replaces a rescinded declaration that was first issued on March 12, 2020 and focuses on the broadened emergency conditions stemming from the compounding effects of COVID, RSV and influenza. The effects of COVID-19, including the loss of life, continue to require emergency action and resources to avert danger or damage and to protect public health. These issues are currently compounded by high levels of flu and RSV. Under CRS §24-33.5-709(1), the effect of the period of local disaster cannot exceed seven days except by or with the approval of City Council. Out of an abundance of caution and with the continuing effects of the global pandemic and unusually high and intense cases of RSV and flu, this action intends to further extend the current declaration in order to facilitate City continued receipt of federal public assistance funds for emergency protective measures and give the City the ability to expedite procurement for critical services that provide shelter for people in need and purchase protective equipment for Denver’s essential workers, among other time-sensitive needs.
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