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021-20 - Resolution - Establishing Business Support Program In Response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)RESOLUTTON NO. O2t-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE CIW OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, ESTABLISHING BUSINESS SUPPORT PROGRAM !N RESPONSE TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (covrD-1s). WHEREAS, on February 29,2020, Washington State Governor Jay lnslee declared the existence of a State of Emergency in all counties in the State of Washington due to the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19; and WHEREAS, City of Port Orchard Mayor Rob Putaansuu declared the existence of a State of Emergency in the City on March L6, 2020, and his declaration was ratified by the Council at its meeting on March 77,2020; and WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, the Governor imposed a "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" order, requiring every Washingtonian to stay home unless they are engaged in an essential activity or business; and WHEREAS, the "Stay Home, Stay Health" order has had a significant impact on workers and small businesses, who provide vital employment, goods and services to the residents of Port Orchard; and WHEREAS, the economic impact of the Governor's order to businesses in the City has been substantial, as businesses have prioritized public health concerns over their own fiscal health; and WHEREAS, the City Council believes a functioning local economy is critical to protect the health and wellbeing of Port Orchard residents, as the failure of small businesses due to the pandemic will create a serious hardship on owners and individuals employed by those businesses, and create additional financial burdens on government services by increasing demand for government support to individuals who are unemployed; and WHEREAS, the City relies on the tax revenue that small businesses in the City generate to fund essential government services and to promote the public welfare; and WHEREAS, on May 1, 2O2O, Governor lnslee announced his phased "Safe Start" approach to resuming recreational, social and business activities in the State of Washington, which allowed for the re-opening of some businesses in phases; and WHEREAS, on May 27, 2020, Kitsap County sought a variance under the "Safe Start" program, seeking to allow the opening of some local small businesses as soon as possible; and WHEREAS, as businesses are authorized to re-open they face the substantial burden of meeting the State's public health and safety standards, including the purchase of personal protective equipment for employees and patrons; and Resolution No. 021-20 Page 2 of 4 WHEREAS, as a public agency the City has access to procure PPE that are not publicly available, and are able to partner with local organizations for the dissemination of the PPE to the public, including the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce and the Port Orchard Bay Street Association-entities that work closely with Port Orchard's local, small businesses; and WHEREAS, one of the City's essential functions is to secure the health and welfare of the City's residents; and WHEREAS, public resources, including PPE, are necessary to help small businesses in the City survive and provide the public benefits expressed herein; now, therefore, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PORT ORCHARD, WASHINGTON, HEREBY RESOLVES AS FOLLOWS: THAT: The City Council hereby adopts the recitals expressed above as Findings of Fact in support of this Resolution. THAT: The City Council hereby allocates City funding to be utilized for economic recovery response to the impacts resulting from the COVID-l9 pandemic. The City Council directs that 55,000 are allocated for the procurement of PPE and related equipment for use by the City's residents and small businesses, pursuant to the PPE Program criteria attached hereto as Exhibit A. THAT: The City Council directs the Mayor to adopt any necessary administrative processes to implement this resolution and attached policy, and in compliance with the provisions of state law. The Mayor shall report to the Council any actions taken in accordance with this Resolution, and shall do so with thirty (30) days of taking such an action. THAT: The City Council hereby ratifies the Mayor's execution of Agreements with the Port Orchard Chamber of Commerce and the Port Orchard Bay Street Association to effectuate this resolution and attached policy, and hereby ratifies and affirms any act consistent with the authority and prior to the effective date of this Resolution. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Port Orchard, SIGNED by the Mayor and attested by the Clerk in authentication of such passage this 9th day of June 2020. A Brandy Rinearson, MMC, City Clerk Robert Putaansuu, Mayor : SEAL Resolution No. 021-20 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A - City of Port Orchard Policy for PPE Procurement Purpose This policy is designed to assist small, locally owned Port Orchard-based businesses, the City is committing to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to qualifying small businesses. Administration of Program Staff shall procure PPE, as defined at Washington Administrative Code (WAC) 295-800, as available, in an amount not to exceed 55,000. The City shall supply the PPE to qualifying small businesses, consistent with the criteria herein. Due to the City's limited personnel, to effectuate this policy, the City may enter into a services agreement with a qualified non-profit organization to facilitate the timely and effective dissemination of this PPE to businesses. Any such organization shall comply with the eligibility criteria in its dissemination of the PPE. Criteria Eligible businesses must: - Have a current business license from the City of Port Orchard and the State of Washington; and - Have a physical location within the City of Port Orchard; and - Have twenty-five (25) full time equivalent employees or fewer; and - Engage in a lawful business that is permitted to operate under the Governor's "Safe Start" phased program; and - Not be owned or partially owned by Officers, Directors or Officials associated with the City of Port Orchard; and - Agree to not re-sell the PPE provided, and if PPE is re-sold the City may take action against the businesses' operating license; and - Provide goods and/or services to the residents of Port Orchard; and Eligible non-profit organizations to facilitate the dissemination of this PPE must: - Be a registered non-profit organization; and - Enter into an Agreement, in a form acceptable to the City Attorney, confirming the organization's agreement to comply with the above criteria; and - Publicly advertise the availability of PPE under the City's Program, and provide the PPE to eligible businesses upon requesU and - Provide the City with an audit report documenting the distribution of the City's PPE, pursuant to this Agreement; and PPE shall be provided in increments of twenty (20) as supplies are available Resolution No. 021-20 Page 4 of 4 Financine The costs associated with this program shall be from the general fund, and it is the understanding of the City that these costs are eligible for reimbursement from the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act ("CARES Act") funding allocated to the City by the State of Washington, managed by the Department of Commerce. Staff are directed to seek reimbursement of the program costs in accordance with this eligibility.