Approve applying to the State of WA to implement Washington's Safe Start Phase 3 modification BEFORE THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LEWIS COUNTY, WASHINGTON
APPROVE APPLYING TO THE STATE RESOLUTION 20-198
TO IMPLEMENT ALL OF WASHINGTON'S
SAFE START PHASE 3 MODIFICATIONS
WHEREAS, on February 29, 2020, Washington Governor Jay Inslee declared a State of
Emergency for all counties throughout the state as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19)
outbreak in the United States and the confirmed person-to-person spread of COVID-19 in
Washington State; and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, and subsequently after, the Governor issued "Stay Home, Stay
Healthy" proclamations prohibiting persons from leaving their homes or place of residence
except to conduct or participate in essential activities and/or for employment in essential
business services; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020, the Governor prohibited all non-essential business operations
except for performing basic minimum operations; and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2020, the Governor extended the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order
through May 31, 2020, and also outlined a four-phase "Safe Start" approach to reopening
recreational, social and business activities ("Washington's Phased Approach — Reopening
Business and Modifying Physical Distancing Measures"); and
WHEREAS, on May 19, 2020, the Governor outlined circumstances under which counties that
meet certain criteria could apply for a variance to allow them to move to Phase 2 of the Safe
Start approach; and
WHEREAS, on May 29, 2020, the Governor announced the expansion of the "Safe Start" plan,
under which counties that meet certain criteria can apply for approval to move to Phase 3 of
the Safe Start approach; and
WHEREAS, Lewis County's Health Officer, Dr. Rachel Wood, has reviewed the county's statistics
as well as its plans for reopening and has provided to the Lewis County Board of Health a signed
recommendation to request approval to implement all Phase 3 modifications; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of Health met June 12, 2020, and passed by a majority vote
a motion to request a variance to implement all Phase 3 modifications; and
WHEREAS, the Lewis County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) supports the Health
Officer's determination of readiness and the Board of Health's decision to request approval and
determines that it is in the public's best interest to apply for such approval.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the BOCC hereby approves submitting to the state
Department of Health a request for approval that would allow Lewis County to implement all
Phase 3 modifications.
Done this 12th day of June 2020.
APPROVED AS TO FORM: BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Jonathan Meyer, Prosecuting Attorney LEWIS COUNTY,WASHINGTON
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