Concurrently with the execution of a declaration of a state of emergency or a declaration of a local disaster as provided under this chapter, or at any time after such declaration but prior to the expiration thereof, the Mayor may also, in the interest of public safety and welfare, and to address the issues caused and threatened by the emergency, take any or all of the following actions by executive order:
(A) All actions reasonably necessary to respond to the emergency;
(B) Approve payment of previously budgeted expenditures of the city for the purpose of continuing operations of the municipality;
(C) In the event that the state of emergency or local disaster extends beyond the current fiscal year and a new budget has not been approved, the Mayor shall be authorized to approve new spending by the city during the existence of the emergency;
(D) Cancel meetings of any City Council meeting, or board or commission to which the Mayor appoints members. Any such cancellation shall automatically extend such deadlines for required actions by such board as specified in the cancellation notice;
(E) Suspend licenses, leases or permits for special events issued by the city which in the judgment of the Mayor could impact the public health or well-being of residents or visitors to the community;
(F) Close city facilities as is reasonably required to protect the health of the public and employees of the city;
(G) Authorize the extension of deadlines for payment related to any amounts due and owing to the city; and
(H) Approve application for local, state and federal assistance as needed.
(Ord. 2020-MC04, passed 3-20-2020)