TC Resolution 20-06 Extending the Town of Avon Emergency Declaration of March 19, 2020TOWN OF AVON
RESOLUTION 20-06
EXTENDING THE TOWN OF AVON EMERGENCY DECLARATION OF
MARCH 19, 2020
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus that has spread throughout the United
States, including the Town of Avon, Colorado (the "Town"); and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 may cause serious illness and death, especially with respect to
elderly persons or those with underlying health conditions; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the worldwide
outbreak of COVID-19 a "public health emergency of international concern"; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human
Services declared COVID-19 a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, Eagle County declared a local disaster; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19, Governor Polis
declared a state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Eagle
County Department of Public Health and Environment have issued orders to prohibit gatherings
of 10 persons or more, ordered restaurants, bars and gyms closed for 30 days, ordered the closure
of Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas, which orders collectively and individually will have direct
impact on the Avon economy and the economic well-being of Avon businesses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, the Town has identified a
local disaster currently present in the Town in connection with the occurrence or imminent threat
of widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from COVID-19
requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage and to protect public health; and
WHEREAS, the cost and magnitude of responding to and recovery from the impact of
COVID-19 is far in excess of the Town's available resources; and
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate and in the interests of the public health and safety,
and would further protect property, for the Town to take immediate actions for public safety, health
and welfare; and
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WHEREAS, pursuant to §24-33.5-709(1), C.R.S., the Town Manager, as chief executive
officer of the Town, pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Town's Home Rule Charter, declared a local
disaster emergency on March 19, 2020, attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to § 24-33.5-709 (1), C.R.S., the declaration shall not be continued
or renewed for a period in excess of seven days except with the consent of the Town Council; and
WHEREAS, the Town Council finds that it is appropriate and in the interests of the public
health, safety, and welfare and would further protect property, for the Town Council to ratify the
actions of the Town Manager and to extend the declaration until such time as the Town Council
terminates such declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE
TOWN OF AVON, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Town Council hereby confirms, determines, and declares that the spread of
COVID-19 virus through Avon, Colorado, poses an imminent threat of widespread or severe
damage, injury or loss of life or property requiring emergency action to avert danger or damage.
Section 2. The effect of this declaration of disaster shall be to continue 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, including, but not limited to aid
and assistance requested or required to support Eagle County, Colorado, and to avail the Town to
any financial assistance available from Eagle County, the State of Colorado or the United States
federal government.
Section 3. The Town Manager is directed and authorized to continue coordination with internal
and external partners and to direct Town staff as appropriate and necessary to address the local
disaster emergency.
Section 4. That the Town Council directs the Town Manager to implement steps for long term
continuity of government services.
Section 5. That the Town Council hereby ratifies and adopts the actions of the Town Manager and
hereby extends the Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency until such time as the Town Council
terminates such declaration.
Section 6. That the Town Clerk is directed to ensure this resolution and declaration is promptly
filed with the Eagle County Clerk and Recorder, the Colorado Office of Emergency Management
and the Eagle County Emergency Manager.
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ADOPTED this 24th day of March 2020.
AVON TOWN COUNCIL
By:
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arah Smith-Hymes, ayor
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Attest:
Torres, T
EA L:
Clerk
EXHIBIT A
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Avon
C O L O R A D O
DECLARATION OF LOCAL
DISASTER EMERGENCY
March 18, 2020
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus that has spread throughout the United States,
including the Town of Avon, Colorado ("Town"); and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 may cause serious illness and death, especially with respect to elderly
persons or those with underlying health conditions; and
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the worldwide
outbreak of COVID-19 a "public health emergency of international concern"; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the United States Department of Health and Human Services
declared COVID-19 a public health emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 6, 2020, Eagle County declared a local disaster; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, in response to the spread of COVID-19, Governor Polis declared
a state of emergency; and
WHEREAS, the State Department of Health and Eagle County Health have issued orders to
prohibit gatherings of 10 persons or more, ordered restaurants, bars and gyms closed for 30 days,
ordered the closure of Vail and Beaver Creek ski areas, which orders collectively and individually
will have direct impact on the Town of Avon economy and the economic well-being of Avon
businesses; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, the Town has identified a local
disaster currently present in the Town in connection with the occurrence or imminent threat of
widespread or severe damage, injury or loss of life or property resulting from COVID-19 requiring
emergency action to avert danger or damage and to protect public health; and
WHEREAS, the cost and magnitude of responding to and recovery from the impact of COVID-
19 is far in excess of the Town's available resources; and
WHEREAS, it would be appropriate and in the interests of the public health and safety, and would
further protect property, for the Town to take immediate actions for public safety, health and
welfare; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to §24-33.5-709(1), C.R.S., the Town Manager, as chief executive officer
of the Town, pursuant to Section 8.1 of the Town's Home Rule Charter, is authorized to declare a
local disaster emergency.
.NOW, THEREFORE, THE TOWN MANAGER OF THE TOWN
OF AVON HEREBY DECLARES THE FOLLOWING:
Section 1. There is a local disaster emergency in the Town of Avon, Colorado arising from the
spread of COVID-19 which has resulted in the occurrence or imminent threat of widespread or
severe damage, injury or loss of life or property requiring emergency action to avert danger or
damage.
Section 2. The effect of this declaration of disaster shall be to activate the response and recovery
aspects of any and all applicable local and interjurisdictional disaster emergency plans and to seek
and authorize the furnishing of aid and assistance under such plans.
Section 3. Town of Avon residents, businesses and visitors are encouraged to remain informed,
follow the U.S. Center for Disease Control guidance for mitigation strategies for communities with
local COVID-19 transmission.
Section 4. This declaration shall be effective upon the date and time given below and shall remain
in effect for a period not to exceed seven (7) days thereafter except by or with the consent of a
majority of the members of the Town Council. Two copies will be filed promptly with the Eagle
County Emergency Manager, the Colorado Office of Emergency Management, the Eagle County
Clerk and Recorder and the Town Clerk.
Dated: March 18, 2020, Time: 5:00 pm
THE TOWN OF AVON
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Eric Heil, T&dmanager