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City of Brookings
Meeting Agenda
Brookings City Council
Brookings City & County
Government Center
520 3rd St., Suite 230
Brookings, SD 57006
Phone: (605) 692-6281
Fax: (605) 692-6907
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Council Chambers6:00 PMMonday, March 23, 2020
Special Meeting
The City of Brookings is committed to providing a high quality of life for its citizens and fostering a diverse
economic base through innovative thinking, strategic planning, and proactive, fiscally responsible municipal
management.
6:00 PM SPECIAL MEETING
1. Call to Order / Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Record of Council Attendance.
3. Action to approve the agenda.
4. Open Forum - Releated to COVID-19 emergency response only
5.ORD 20-005 Action on Ordinance 20-005, an Emergency Ordinance to Address a
Public Health Crisis by Implementing Certain Measures Which Have Been
Deemed Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of Coronavirus
(COVID-19).
OrdinanceAttachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
6.RES 20-032 Action on Resolution 20-032, an Emergency Resolution to Authorize the
City Manager to utilize Fund Reserves to address the current public health
crisis.
ResolutionAttachments:
Action: Motion to Approve, Request Public Comment, Roll Call
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March 23, 2020City Council Meeting Agenda
7. Adjourn.
Brookings City Council: Keith Corbett, Mayor; Patty Bacon, Deputy Mayor
Council Members Leah Brink, Dan Hansen, Ope Niemeyer, Holly Tilton Byrne, and Nick Wendell
Council Staff:
Paul M. Briseno, City Manager Steven Britzman, City Attorney Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
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City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:ORD 20-005,Version:1
Action on Ordinance 20-005, an Emergency Ordinance to Address a Public Health Crisis by
Implementing Certain Measures Which Have Been Deemed Necessary to Slow the Community
Spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Summary:
The City of Brookings has the authority pursuant to SDCL 9-29-1 and SDCL 9-32-1 to pass
ordinances for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and general welfare, of the
community, and to do what may be necessary for the promotion of health or the suppression of
diseases.
Background:
The City of Brookings Charter Article II, Section 2.14 allows for the passage of Emergency
Ordinances on their first reading.
Fiscal Impact:
Any violation of this ordinance is subject to the general penalty provision in Section 1.08 of the
Brookings Municipal Code. Each day a violation of this ordinance is allowed to occur is considered a
separate offense.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval.
Attachments:
Ordinance
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Ordinance 20-005
An Emergency Ordinance to Address a Public Health Crisis by Implementing
Certain Measures Which Have Been Deemed Necessary to Slow the Community Spread of
Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Whereas, the City of Brookings has the authority pursuant to SDCL 9-29-1 and SDCL 9-32-1 to
pass ordinances for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals , and general welfare,
of the community, and to do what may be necessary for the promotion of health or the
suppression of diseases; and
Whereas, an outbreak of the disease COVID-19, which is caused by the novel coronavirus, has
been confirmed in more than 100 countries, including the United States; and
Whereas, COVID-19 is a severe respiratory disease transmitted by person-to-person contact, or
by contact with surfaces contaminated by the virus. In some cases, especially among older
adults and persons with serious underlying health conditions, COVID-19 can result in serious
illness requiring hospitalization, admission to an intensive care unit, and death; and
Whereas, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have
declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a public health emergency; and
Whereas, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency in
response to the global pandemic of COVID-19; and
Whereas, on the same day, Governor Kristi Noem, issued Executive Order 2020-04 which
declared a state of emergency to exist in the State of South Dakota in response to the spread of
COVID-19; and
Whereas, cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in South Dakota; and
Whereas, the CDC and health experts have recommended social distancing to slow the spread
of COVID-19; and
Whereas, social distancing is a method of slowing down or stopping the spread of a contagious
disease by reducing the probability of contact between infected persons and those not infected
in order to minimize disease transmission; and
Whereas, in response to the need to implement social distancing, all schools in the State of
South Dakota have been closed for at least two weeks; and
Whereas, on March 16, 2020, the White House issued guidance recommending that social
gatherings of more than ten (10) people be avoided, and that people avoid eating or drinking at
bars, restaurants and food courts; and
Whereas, the guidance issued by the White House further recommended that in states with
evidence of community transmission, bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms, and other indoor
and outdoor venues where people congregate should be closed; and
Whereas, many states and communities across the country have already implemented the
White House recommendations by ordering all bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms, and other
indoor and outdoor venues where people congregate be closed until the public health
emergency is over; and
Whereas, the failure to successfully implement social distancing will likely result in higher
numbers of infected individuals and has the potential to overwhelm the capacity of the City’s
health care providers; and
Whereas, it is important that control measures be taken to reduce or slow down the spread of
COVID-19 in order to protect the health and safety of the City’s residents, especially for seniors
and those with underlying health conditions that make them particularly vulnerable to COVID -
19; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings Charter Article II, Section 2.14 allows for the passage of
Emergency Ordinances on their first reading.
Now, Therefore, Be It Ordained, by the City Council of Brookings that:
1. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all restaurants, food courts, coffee
houses, bars, breweries, clubs, cafes and other similar places of public accommodation
offering food and beverages for on-site consumption, including any alcohol licensees
with on-sale privileges, are closed to on-site/on-sale patrons. These businesses may
continue to operate in order to provide take-out, delivery, curbside service, and drive-
thru service. Any business continuing to operate in order to provide off-site service
should implement procedures to ensure social distancing and operate in com pliance
with federal and state health guidance in order to prevent the spread of COVID -19. This
closure will remain in effect through Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
2. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all recreational facilities, public pools,
health clubs, athletic facilities and theaters, including movie theaters and music or
entertainment venues are directed to close and cease operations during this
emergency. This closure will remain in effect through Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
3. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all cigar bars, vaping lounges or other
similar businesses that allow for on-site consumption are directed to cease allowing on-
site consumption, but may continue to offer products for sale to consume off-site under
the same conditions as bars and restaurants outlined in paragraph #1. This closure will
remain in effect through Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
4. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all arcades, bingo halls, bowling alleys,
indoor golf ranges, casinos, indoor climbing facilities, skating rinks, and other similar
recreational or entertainment facilities are directed to close and cease operations
during this emergency. This closure will remain in effect Wednesday, April 8, 2020.
5. The prohibitions and closures in this order do not apply to the following businesses:
a. Places of public accommodation that offer food and beverages for off-site
consumption, including grocery stores, markets, retail stores that offer food,
convenience stores, pharmacies, drug stores, and food pantries, other than any
portion of such business which offer on-site consumption which would be subject to
the requirements of paragraph #1.
b. Hardware and supply stores.
c. Room service in hotels.
d. Health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, day care
facilities, and correctional facilities.
e. Crisis shelters, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, or other similar institutions.
f. Any emergency facilities necessary for the response to the current public health
emergency or any other community emergency or disaster.
g. Official meetings of the city, schools, county, or state.
h. The operations and meetings of any state or federal courts.
6. This ordinance shall remain in effect for a period of sixty (60) days, at which time it shall
be automatically repealed unless specifically readopted for an additional period of time
by the City Council. Any dates identified in the ordinance for closures to automatically
end may be adjusted at any time within the sixty (60) day period covered by this
ordinance by a resolution of the City Council.
7. Any violation of this ordinance is subject to the general penalty provision in Section 1.08
of the Brookings Municipal Code. Each day a violation of this ordinance is allowed to
occur is considered a separate offense.
Be It Further Ordained, that, pursuant to SDCL 9-19-13, this ordinance is necessary for the
immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the City and shall
become effective immediately upon passage.
Dated this 23rd day of March, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
_______________________________
Keith Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk
(SEAL)
City of Brookings
Staff Report
Brookings City & County
Government Center, 520
Third Street
Brookings, SD 57006
(605) 692-6281 phone
(605) 692-6907 fax
File #:RES 20-032,Version:1
Action on Resolution 20-032, an Emergency Resolution to Authorize the City Manager to utilize Fund
Reserves to address the current public health crisis.
Summary:
This is an emergency resolution of the City Council of the City of Brookings, to address a public
health crisis by authorizing the City Manager to utilize certain fund reserves for emergency financial
assistance.
Background:
The City of Brookings, in response to the COVID-19 public health emergency, may need to provide
emergency funding, through the use of the City’s general, special revenue and enterprise funds
reserves, to provide financial assistance through programs established by the Chamber of
Commerce, Brookings Convention and Visitors Bureau, and/or the Brookings Economic
Development Corporation and other Brookings non-profit organizations.
The City of Brookings has the authority under its Charter to make Emergency Appropriations under
4.06(b) and Transfers of Unencumbered Appropriation Balances under 4.06(d).
Fiscal Impact:
The City Manager will report uses of funds and proper documentation of such uses to the City
Council. Budget Amendments, as necessary, will be submitted to the City Council to reflect actions
taken under this emergency resolution.
Recommendation:
City Manager recommends approval of Resolution.
Attachments:
Resolution
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Resolution 20-032
An Emergency Resolution of the City Council of the City of Brookings,
South Dakota, to Address a Public Health Crisis by Authorizing the City
Manager to Utilize Certain Fund Reserves for Emergency Financial
Assistance.
Whereas, the City of Brookings has the authority pursuant to SDCL 9-29-1 and
SDCL 9-32-1 to pass resolutions and ordinances for the purpose of promoting
the health, safety, and general welfare of the community, and to do what may be
necessary for the promotion of health or the suppression of diseases; and
Whereas, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national
emergency in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19; and
Whereas, on the same day, Governor Kristi Noem, issued Executive Order 2020 -
04 which declared a state of emergency to exist in the State of South Dakota in
response to the spread of COVID-19; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings, in response to the COVID-19 public health
emergency, may need to provide emergency funding, through the use of the
following fund reserves, to provide financial assistance through programs
established by the Chamber of Commerce, Brookings Convention and Visitors
Bureau and/or the Brookings Economic Development Corporation and other
Brookings non-profit organization; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings has the authority under its Charter to make
Emergency Appropriations under 4.06(b) and Transfers of Unencumbered
Appropriation Balances under 4.06(d);
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved by the City Council of the City of Brookings,
South Dakota (the "City") as follows:
(1) The City Manager is authorized to use reserves from the City’s
general, special revenue and enterprise funds to provide emergency
financial assistance through programs established by the above-
referenced community non-profit organizations to provide this
assistance; and
(2) The City Manager shall report uses of funds and proper documentation
of such uses to the City Council. Budget amendments, as necessary,
shall be submitted to the City Council to reflect actions taken under this
emergency resolution; and
(3) All action of the City Council and/or any officers, agents and
employees of the City, consistent with the purposes and intent of this
resolution, whether taken before or after the adoption hereof, are
ratified, confirmed and adopted; and
(4) This resolution is necessary for the immediate preservation of the
public peace, health, safety and welfare of the City and shall become
effective immediately upon passage.
Dated this 23rd day of March, 2020.
City of Brookings
Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
ATTEST:
Bonnie Foster, City Clerk