City of Mattoon City Council met June 18.
Here is the agenda provided by the council:
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BUSINESS MEETING
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call
Electronic Attendance
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for persons who desire to address the Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act mandates that the City Council may NOT take action on comments received on matters that have not been identified on this agenda, but the Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on the agenda for another meeting. Persons addressing the Council are requested to limit their presentations to three minutes and to avoid repetitious comments. We would also ask you to state your name and address for the record as well as stand when speaking.
PUBLIC HEARING – GRANTS
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program through the Community Development Block Group funds offered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
• Approving the continuance of a Local State of Emergency (Coronavirus COVID-19).(Gover)
Adjourn
SPECIAL MEETING
Roll Call
Electronic Attendance
PRESENTATIONS, PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
This portion of the City Council meeting is reserved for persons who desire to address the Council. The Illinois Open Meetings Act mandates that the City Council may NOT take action on comments received on matters that have not been identified on this agenda, but the Council may direct staff to address the topic or refer the matter for action on the agenda for another meeting. Persons addressing the Council are requested to limit their presentations to three minutes and to avoid repetitious comments. We would also ask you to state your name and address for the record as well as stand when speaking.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion – Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3094: Approving the support of the Community Development Block Grant Program application for Shores Jewelry in the amount of $11,100; and authorizing the mayor to sign all documents necessary for the transaction. (Owen)
2. Motion – Adopt Resolution No. 2020-3095: Approving the continuance of a Local State of Emergency (Coronavirus COVID-19). (Gover)
Adjourn
NEW BUSINESS:
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-3094
A COUNCIL RESOLUTION OF SUPPORT FOR SHORES JEWELRY
WHEREAS, the City of Mattoon is applying to the State of Illinois for a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program grant, and
WHEREAS, it is necessary that an application be made, and agreements entered with the State of Illinois.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF MATTOON, COLES COUNTY, ILLINOIS as follows:
Section 1. The City of Mattoon is applying for a grant in the amount of $11,100 for Shores Jewelry under the terms and conditions of the State of Illinois and shall enter into and agree to the understandings and assurances contained in said application.
Section 2. The Mayor, on behalf of the City of Mattoon execute such documents and all other documents necessary for the carrying out of said application.
Section 3. The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to provide such additional information as may be required to accomplish the obtaining of such grant.
Upon motion by seconded by adopted this 18th day of June , 2020 by a roll call vote, as follows:
AYES (Names):
NAYS (Names):
ABSENT (Names):
Approved this 18th day of June , 2020.
Tim Gover, Mayor
City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Susan J. O’Brien, City Clerk
Dan C. Jones, City Attorney
Recorded in the Municipality’s Records on 06-18, 2020.
CITY OF MATTOON, ILLINOIS
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-3095
DECLARATION OF LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
State of Illinois
County of Coles
City of Mattoon
Pursuant to the authority vested in the office of Mayor by the Illinois Municipal Code Section 5/11-1-6, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act Section 3305/11 and Ordinance No. 2020-5430 of the City of Mattoon, I, Timothy D. Gover, the Mayor of the City of Mattoon do hereby declare that a Local State of Emergency exists as of this date, June 18, 2020, and shall continue until such time as provided in Ordinance No. 2020-5430.
WHEREAS, on January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a public health emergency of international concern and on March 11, 2020 declared a worldwide pandemic; and
WHEREAS, on January 31, 2020, the U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary declared a public health emergency for the United States; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Illinois has issued a disaster proclamation on March 9, 2020 due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus and has activated the State Emergency Operations Center; and
WHEREAS, the State Emergency Management Agency has declared a public health emergency due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, the City Administration has coordinated its response with other Coles County governmental entities.
The nature of the emergency is related to the COVID-19 virus which is causing or anticipated to cause widespread impacts on the health of members of the community.
During the existence of the Local State of Emergency, the Mayor shall execute such authority as provided under the Illinois Municipal Code, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency Act and Ordinance No. 2020-5430.
This Declaration of Local State of Emergency shall be filed with the City Clerk as soon as practicable.
I, Timothy D. Gover, whose name is signed to this instrument, being first duly sworn, signed and executed the instrument as the Declaration of Local State of Emergency, and that I signed willingly, and that I executed it as my free and voluntary act for the purposes therein expressed.
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Timothy D. Gover, Mayor
City of Mattoon, Coles County, Illinois
NOTARY ACKNOWLEDGMENT
On this 18th of June , 2020 , personally appeared the above-named Timothy D. Gover and acknowledged the foregoing to be his free act and deed, before me.
Notary Public
My Commission Expires: 06-10-2023
(Seal) Print Susan J. O’Brien
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