HomeMy WebLinkAbout20201104.tiff RECEIVED
.MAR 3 0 2020
POUDRE VALLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT WELD COUNTY
RESOLUTION 2020 - 03 COMMISSIONERS
CONTINUATION OF DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY
WHEREAS, the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District ("District") is a quasi-
municipal corporation and political subdivision of the State of Colorado and a duly
organized and existing special district pursuant to Title 32. Article 1. Colorado Revised
Statutes; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §§ 32-1-1001 and 32-1-1002. C.R.S.. the District has all
rights and powers necessary or incidental to or implied from the specific powers granted
to special districts pursuant to Title 32. Article 1; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 24-33.5-709(1), C.R.S., the Fire Chief declared a local
disaster on March 16, 2020 (the "Disaster Declaration") with respect to the national
public health emergency and worldwide pandemic caused by a virus known as
Coronavirus Disease 2019 ('`COVID-19"); and
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 24-33.5-709(2). C.R.S., the effect of a declaration of a
local disaster emergency is to activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all
applicable local and interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans and to authorize the
furnishing of aid and assistance under such plans: and
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 24-33.5-709(1), C.R.S., the Disaster Declaration shall
remain in effect for a period of seven (7) days unless continued or renewed in excess of
such period by or with the consent of the Board of Directors of the District (the "Board");
and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that the number of COVID-19 cases will continue to
increase locally in the near-term, as it is highly contagious; and
WHEREAS, the Board desires to continue or renew, as applicable, the Disaster
Declaration; and
WHEREAS, the Board hereby finds and determines that continuation or renewal
of the Disaster Declaration, as applicable, is appropriate and necessary for the function
and operation of the District and for protection of the public health. safety and welfare of
the citizens and visitors to the District.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED AND DECLARED by the Board of
Directors of the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District that, due to the occurrence or
imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property,
resulting from the presence of COVID-19 within the District, the Board does hereby
declare a local disaster within the District, and continues the Disaster Declaration, as
modified herein. Further. pursuant to this Resolution.. the Board continues to activate. or
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activates in the first instance, the response and recovery aspects of the District's, and any
and alll applicable local and interjurisdictional, disaster emergency response and recovery
plans, emergency funding and Board meeting procedures, and authorizes the furnishing
of aid and assistance under such plans. The Board further resolves that:
1. Until the Disaster Declaration is terminated by the Board, the Fire Chief is
authorized and directed to take the following actions, as deemed reasonably necessary:
(a) Prioritize the District's resources and efforts to protect the health,
safety and welfare of the residents and visitors of the District, while ensuring the safety of
District personnel:
(b) Discontinue or suspend any or all non-essential services:
(c) Implement policies and practices to minimize person-to-person
contact in an effort to decrease the risk of transmission of COVID-19;
(d) Suspend or modify the provisions of any previously adopted District
Resolution. Rule, Regulation, Policy or Procedure if strict compliance with the same
would in any way prevent, hinder or delay necessary action to provide essential
emergency services and/or ensure the safety of District personnel;
(e) Expend money from the District's emergency reserve account
maintained pursuant to TABOR. Article X, Section 20 of the Colorado Constitution, as
necessary;
(f) Take such personnel actions as necessary to carry out the District's
emergency services, including but not limited to assigning personnel to work from home;
temporarily reassigning District personnel; denying or revoking previously approved
leave requests; requiring reasonable documentation for extended sick leave requests.
including COVID-19 testing results, if appropriate; and placing on leave or in quarantine
any employee reasonably believed to have been exposed to or exhibiting symptoms
consistent with COVID-19 and requiring testing prior to returning to work:
(g) Apply for and accept any available local. state or federal assistance,
although no multiple fiscal year obligation may be entered into without Board approval:
(h) In consultation with the Board Chair and District legal counsel,
arrange for meetings of the Board to be held via telephone, video conference, or other
electronic means in a manner which as fully as possible given the emergency situation
complies with the Colorado Open Meetings Law: and
(i) Take such other actions as reasonably necessary to carry out this
Resolution and the Disaster Declaration and ensure the reliability of the District's
emergency services. while also ensuring the safety of the District's personnel and the
public.
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2. Severability. If any part, section, subsection, sentence, clause or phrase of
this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the
validity of the remaining provisions.
3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be enforced
immediately upon its approval by the Board and shall be valid until the next regular
meeting of the Board, unless earlier terminated, modified, continued or renewed by the
Board.
ADOPTED this 23'' day of March, 2020.
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
By:
ames Gentry, I
Attest:
David Pusey, Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer
Filed with:
Larimer and Weld County Clerks and Recorders
Colorado Office of Emergency Management(Attn: Michael J. Willis, Director, 9195 East
Mineral Ave.. Suite 200, Centennial, CO 80112 Fax:720.852.6750;
mike.willis@state.co.us)
Larimer and Weld County Emergency Managers
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2. Severability. If any part. section. subsection. sentence. clause or phrase of
this Resolution is for any reason held to be invalid.such invalidity shall not affect the
validity of the remaining provisions.
3. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and he enforced
immediately upon its approval by the Board and shall he valid until the next regular
meeting of the Board. unless earlier terminated. modified.continued or renewed by the
Board.
ADOPTED ED this_23 day of March. 2020.
Poudre Vallee Fire Protection District
By:
James Gentry,Chair
Attest:
David Pusey.. V' e Chair'. cretary Treasurer
Filed «ith:
Larimer and Weld County Clerks and Recorders
Colorado Office of Emergency Management (Attn: Michael J. Willis. Director. 9195 East
Mineral Ave._ Suite 200.Centennial.CO 80112 Fax:720.852.6750:
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Larimer and Weld County Etnereency Managers
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RESOLUTION 2020 - 03 WAS CONTINUED by the Board of Directors this
27th day of April, 2020.
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
By: `
ames Gentry,
Attest:
Da i usey, ice it/Secretary/Treasurer
RESOLUTION 2020 - 03 WAS CONTINUED by the Board of Directors this
27th day of May. 2020.
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
By:
James Gentry, Chair
Attest:
David Pusey, Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer
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RESOLUTION 2020 - 03 WAS TERMINATED by the Board of Directors
this day of , 2020.
Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
By:
James Gentry. Chair
Attest:
David Pusey, Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer
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Poudre Valley Fire Protection District
COLORADO
DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER EMERGENCY
Pursuant to the provisions of Section 24-33.5-709, Colorado Revised Statutes, and
any other applicable legal authority I, Tom DeMint, the [Fire Chief and principal
executive officer or Board Chair two (2) Board Members] for the Poudre Valley Fire
Protection District, on behalf of the District, do hereby declare a local disaster within the
District due to the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or severe damage, injury.
or loss of life or property, resulting from the following condition or situation:
Coronavirus, a/k/a COVID-19 . The purpose of this declaration of a local disaster
emergency is to activate the response and recovery aspects of any and all applicable local.
and interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans, emergency funding and Board meeting
procedures, and to authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance under such plans. This
declaration shall be valid for a period not to exceed seven (7) days, unless continued or
renewed by the Board of Directors of the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District,
Colorado.
Dated this le day of March, 2020.
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Tom Demint
Fire Chief and Chief Executive Officer
For the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, Colorado
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Chair. Board of Directors
For the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, Colorado
OR
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Member, Board of Directors
For the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District, Colorado
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Member, Board of Directors
For the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District. Colorado
Declaration terminated this day of , 20_.
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For the Poudre Valley Fire Protection District. Colorado
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