The Mayor may, upon the issuance of a declaration of civil emergency in accordance with Section 4-2-2
, issue orders to implement any or all of the following:
A. The imposition of a curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the City or to the City as a whole, as deemed advisable by the Mayor, and applicable during such hours of the day or night as deemed necessary by the Mayor in the interest of the public safety and welfare;
B. The discontinuance of selling, distributing, or giving away of gasoline or other liquid flammable or combustible products in any container other than a gasoline tank properly affixed to a motor vehicle;
C. The closure of any business establishment anywhere within the City for the period of civil emergency, including, without limitation, businesses selling intoxicating liquors, gasoline, or firearms;
D. The closure any public street, thoroughfare or vehicle parking areas to vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic;
E. The calling upon regular and auxiliary law enforcement agencies and organizations without or within the City to assist in preserving and keeping the peace within the City;
F. The authorization of the Mayor, the City Administrator, or the Emergency Management Coordinator to enter into contracts for the procurement of supplies and services necessary to address the civil emergency that would normally require the approval of the full City Council;
G. The incurrence of obligations, the appropriation of funds, and the provision of emergency assistance reasonably necessary to respond to or mitigate the civil emergency;
H. The prohibition of increases in the prices of goods and services sold within the City; and
I. Any other actions reasonably necessary to address the civil emergency and protect life and property. (Ord. O2020-15, 3-16-2020)