Resolution 05-20-1527 - Updated Local Orders and Recommendations

CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA

RESOLUTION NO.  05-20-1527

A RESOLUTION OF THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA, RESCINDING COVID-19 ADMINISTRATIVE EMERGENCY ORDER 03-17-20 AND ASSEMBLY EMERGENCY ORDER 03-22-20 AND ENACTING NEW LOCAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COVID-19 COMMUNITY SAFETY

WHEREAS, in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic the City and Borough of Wrangell issued administrative and Assembly emergency orders; and

WHEREAS,  Administrative Emergency Order 03-17-20 was issued by the Borough Manager on March 17, 2020 related to the closure of bars and restaurants for dine-in and drink-in service; and limiting gatherings to no more than 10 individuals; and

WHEREAS, Assembly Emergency Order 03-22-20 was approved by the Borough Assembly on March 22, 2020 authorizing a Shelter in Place Order; and

WHEREAS, new State Health Mandates supersede these orders and given the health metrics of the state and community offer updated guidance; and

WHEREAS, the City & Borough of Wrangell has local recommendations for efforts that can be taken by individuals to keep Wrangell residents and visitors more safe.

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA, that:

Section 1: Administrative Emergency Order 03-17-20 is rescinded.

Section 2: Assembly Emergency Order 03-22-20 is rescinded.

Section 3: The City & Borough of Wrangell offers the following assurances and recommendations to the community regarding COVID-19:

a. The Wrangell Unified Command is managing the COVID-19 response with a three-pronged approach – Medical (SEARHC/Wrangell Medical Center and State of Alaska Public Health), First Responder (Wrangell Volunteer Fire/EMS Department and Wrangell Police Department) and Government (Tribal and Municipal).

b. Wrangell’s baseline Health Metrics, as they relate to COVID-19, including Epdiemiology, Testing, Public Health Capacity and Community Health Capacity have been provided to the Governor and the Commissioner of Public Health and Social Services.

c. If, and when, Wrangell receives confirmation of the first positive case of COVID-19,  the local Health Metrics will be reevaluated by the Unified Command, the Emergency Operations Center and the Assembly for appropriate action.

d. The City & Borough of Wrangell is actively working to ensure facilities and procedures are in place to respond to a local outbreak, if one should occur, as reopening continues to progress.

e. The Reopen Wrangell Responsibly Task Force is committed to assisting the businesses in Wrangell navigate through reopening and the new norms associated with business operations.

f. The City & Borough of Wrangell is committed to monitoring, reviewing and helping Wrangell citizens and visitors understand State Health Mandates.

g. The City & Borough of Wrangell encourages Wrangell residents and business owners to follow State Health Mandates, and local recommendations (as outlined in (h) and (i) below; and to respect and follow rules established by individual local businesses designed to keep employees and patrons safe.

h. Citizens and visitors are encouraged to continue practices designed to minimize the spread of COVID-19, especially as we collectively go through reopening. These include: social distancing, limiting group size of social gatherings, wearing masks, personal hygiene (hand washing and hand sanitizing), and staying home if you are sick.

i. Most importantly, be respectful of fellow citizens and visitors, as individual needs and concerns related to COVID-19 are different for everyone.

            PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE ASSEMBLY OF THE CITY AND BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA THIS 12th DAY OF MAY 2020.

                                                                        CITY & BOROUGH OF WRANGELL, ALASKA