HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-079 (Declaring a State of Emergency)City of Stillwater
Washington County, Minnesota
RESOLUTION 2024-079
RESOLUTION DECLARING A STATE OF EMERGENCY
WHEREAS a major flood event is predicted to impact the population of the City
of Stillwater; and
WHEREAS the flooding event can cause a significant amount of damage to both
public and private property damage; and
WHEREAS, the St. Croix River is rapidly nearing flood stage and it is anticipated
to do so within the next few days, requiring immediate and prompt action in order to
protect the public; and
WHEREAS the Mayor of the City of Stillwater declared a State of Emergency on
June 20, 2024, under the authority of Minnesota Statutes Section 12.29, and requests
the Stillwater City Council to affirm the State of Emergency for the flooding event of
2024.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the City of
Stillwater, Minnesota affirms and declares the City of Stillwater in a State of Emergency
for conditions resulting from the major flood event of 2024, with all the powers and
responsibilities as provided by Minnesota Statutes, Chapter 12.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this State of Emergency will remain in effect
until the emergency status no longer requires emergency response and recovery efforts.
Adopted by Stillwater City Council this 21st day of June, 2024.
CITY OF TILLWATER
Ted Kozlowski, Mayor
Attest:
Beth Wolf, City Cler