Extend local declaration of state of emergency, COVID-19 virus BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
IN THE MATTER OF: RESOLUTION NO. 20-155
EXTENDING THE LOCAL DECLARATION OF A STATE
OF EMERGENCY IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19
VIRUS IN LEWIS COUNTY
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency in
Washington in response to the continued and growing threat presented by COVID-19, a
new strain of coronavirus that can easily spread from person to person; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) declared a local state of emergency via Resolution 20-100 in response to the
detection of COVID-19 in Lewis County. Resolution 20-100 activated the Lewis County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) and the utilization of emergency
powers granted pursuant to RCW 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2), with the
emergency authority set to expire 30 (thirty) days from the date of adoption; and
WHEREAS, on April 2, 2020, Gov. Inslee extended Washington's Stay Home -- Stay
Healthy Order through May 4, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on April 13, 2020, the BOCC extended the declaration of a state of
emergency in Lewis County via Resolution 20-122, with the emergency authority set to
expire 30 (thirty) days from the date of adoption; and
WHEREAS, on May 4, 2020, Gov. Inslee extended Washington's Stay Home -- Stay
Healthy Order through May 31, 2020; and
WHEREAS, there is a substantial likelihood of continued risk to the citizens of Lewis
County and the cities therein unless further efforts are taken to reduce the threats
associated with COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, the present emergency necessitates the continued use of the Lewis County
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the continued utilization of
emergency powers granted pursuant to RCW 36.40.180 and RCW 38.52.070(2).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED
SECTION 1. It is hereby declared by the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners
(BOCC) that, in accordance with the terms and conditions of RCW 36.40.180, there is an
emergency due to the above-stated conditions in Lewis County; therefore, Lewis County
offices and departments are authorized to enter into contracts and incur obligations
necessary to combat such disaster, protecting the health and safety of persons and
property, and providing emergency assistance to the victims of such disaster.
SECTION 2. Each Lewis County office and department is authorized, in accordance
with the terms and conditions of RCW 38.52.070(2), to exercise the powers vested
under Section 1 of this resolution in the light of the exigencies of an extreme
emergency situation without regard to time-consuming procedures and formalities
prescribed by law, (excepting mandatory constitutional requirements), including but not
limited to:
• Budget law limitations
• Requirements of competitive bidding and publication of notices
• Provisions pertaining to the performance of public work
• Entering into contracts
• The incurring of obligations
• The employment of temporary workers
• The rental of equipment
• The purchase of supplies and materials
• The appropriation and expenditures of public funds
SECTION 3. Each Lewis County office and department may undertake contracting
authority subject to the terms and conditions and provisions of Lewis County Resolution
11-084.
SECTION 4. Notwithstanding the authorizations set forth in Section 1 of this
resolution, each Lewis County office and department shall endeavor to secure the most
competitive price available for goods and services, subject to the terms, conditions and
provisions of Lewis County Resolution 11-084.
SECTION 5. Such authorization shall include unannounced entry and access onto and
about private property, where such entry and access shall not violate those
constitutional privacy and property rights under an emergency declaration.
SECTION 6. The emergency authority granted under this resolution shall expire 30
(thirty) days from the date of the adoption of this resolution unless specifically
authorized by the BOCC.
DONE IN OPEN SESSION this llth day of May, 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
Cullen Gatten Gary Stamper
By: Cullen Gatten, Gary Stamper, Chair
Deputy Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST:
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Rieva Lester, Robert C. Jackson, Commissioner
Clerk of the Lewis County Board of County
Commissioners
BOCC AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Resolution: 20-155 BOCC Meeting Date: May 11, 2020
Suggested Wording for Agenda Item: Agenda Type: Deliberation
Extending the local declaration of a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus in Lewis
County
Contact: Rieva Lester Phone: 3607401419
Department: DES - Emergency Management (Dept. of Emergency Services)
Description:
Extending the local declaration of a state of emergency in response to the COVID-19 virus in Lewis
County
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