HomeMy WebLinkAboutRes 1985 - Affirm Construction of Fire Stations 51 & 52 and Justice Center Projects is Essential Business Activity (Public Safety Plan)A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, AFFIRMING THAT
CONSTRUCTION OF THE FIRE STATION 51, FIRE
STATION 52 AND JUSTICE CENTER PROJECTS IS
ESSENTIAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY AND SHOULD
CONTINUE WITH HEALTH SAFEGUARDS IN PLACE.
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington Governor Inslee declared a state of
emergency in response to new cases of COVID-19, directing agencies to use all resources
necessary to prepare for and respond to the outbreak; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Governor Inslee issued Proclamation 20-25 ("Stay
Home — Stay Healthy") directing all non -essential businesses to cease operations and
deeming commercial and residential construction as generally not authorized, and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020, Mayor Ekberg notified the general
contractor/construction managers that under the City's interpretation of Proclamation 20-
25, the construction activity on the Fire Station 51, Fire Station 52 and Justice Center
projects qualifies as essential business services; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020, Governor Inslee provided additional guidance on
Proclamation 20-25, clarifying that construction activity "to further a public purpose related
to a public entity or governmental function or facility..." is allowed, if social distancing and
appropriate health and worker protection measures are met,
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA,
WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS:
1. The Fire Station 51, Fire Station 52 and Justice Center projects are both critical
and strategic infrastructure for the City's emergency response program.
2. Construction on the Fire Station 51, Fire Station 52 and Justice Center projects
is essential business activity, furthers a public purpose related to a public entity and
governmental function, and should continue in compliance with Governor Inslee's
Proclamation 20-25.
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3. Job sites must continue to follow the U.S. Department of Labor and Washington
State Department of Health protocols to ensure the health and safety of all workers.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF TUKWILA, WASHINGTON, at
a Regular Meeting thereof this ®tday of , 2020.
ATTEST/AUTHENTICATED:
Christy O'Flaherty, MMC, City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM BY:
Office of the City Attorney
e'Sean Quinn, Council President
Filed with the City Clerk:
Passed by the City Council: l
Resolution Number: 11,657
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