HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-21 RESOLUTION No.
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of Port
Angeles,Washington, continuing certain fee, assessment, and
interest waivers as additional relief for the hardship created by
the COVID-19 pandemic.
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020 City Manager NATHAN A, WEST issued a
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Declaration of Emergency recognizing the dire health and economic hardships being created
by COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 outbreak at this date is continuing to cause substantial
health, financial, and economic hardships for many of our citizens and businesses; and
WHEREAS, the C'OVID-19 outbreak appears likely to continue to cause substantial
financial hardships to the businesses located in the City's central business district for the next
several months; and
WHEREAS, to continue to provide relief for the financial hardships, created by the
COVID-19 pandernic to the businesses located in the City's central business district, the City
Council desires to waive the Parking and Business Improvement Area (PBIA) through the
second quarter 2021 assessment- and
WHEREAS,due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many citizens of our community still are
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in need of the financial assistance provided by the interest waiver set out in the Emergency
Declaration issued on April 10�, 2020; and that waiver should be continued through the end of
June 30�, 2021.
NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles as follows:
a. That the COVID-19 continues to create an emergency in the City of Port
Angeles; and
b, That the first and second quarter, 2021 PBIA assessment be, and it is hereby,
waived.
c. That the waiver of interest on all accounts payable to the City, as initially
implemented April 10, 2020, through an Emergency Declaration issued by the
City Manager, is hereby extended and shall continue in effect through June 30,
2021.
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PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Angeles at a regular meeting of said
Council held on the 19th day of January, 202 L
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Kate Dexter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Kari Martinez-Bailey,,6"""�y,,C46rk
APPR ED AS TO FORM
✓illiam E. Bloor, City Attorney
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