Title
Resolution Rescinding All Declarations Related to the COVID-19 Emergency (Resolution 22081)
Description
Request for City Council consideration of a resolution rescinding all declarations related to the COVID-19 emergency.
Report
Summary
On March 11, 2020, the Governor of the State of Arizona declared a State of Emergency and on March 19, 2020, issued an Executive Order implementing emergency measures across the state. On March 20, 2020, the City Council declared a local emergency and pursuant to the Governor’s orders and the City Council’s declaration, the City Council made various declarations from April 2, 2020 through Dec. 2, 2020 regarding public health and safety, and the use and operation of City facilities during the emergency.
As of Oct. 26, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has listed the COVID-19 transmissions level for Maricopa County, Arizona, as “Low.”
The proposed resolution declares that there no longer exists a local emergency related to COVID-19 and rescinds all declarations related to the COVID-19 emergency.
Department
Responsible Department
This item is submitted by City Manager Jeffrey Barton.