HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-06-15-Resolution 2020-219_28E Agreement, Waukee Area Christian Services IncTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2020-219
APPROVING A 28E AGREEMENT BETWEEN WAUKEE AREA CHRISTIAN
SERVICES, INC. AND THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020 the Honorable Governor Kim Reynolds declared a state of
public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); AND,
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020 President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring the
COVID-19 outbreak in the United States a national emergency; AND,
WHEREAS, the Honorable Governor Kim Reynolds issued a series of proclamations declaring
a public health emergency and requiring the closure of non -essential businesses, including but
not limited to schools, governmental buildings, movie theatres, restaurants, limiting public
gatherings in an effort to mitigate the impact of the virus to the public; AND,
WHEREAS, the closure of public and private businesses in a wide range of business sectors
including but not limited to retail, restaurants, theatres, entertainment, health clubs, and untold
number of other businesses were impacted leading to record unemployment levels and
exacerbating financial strain experienced by low to moderate income families; AND,
WHEREAS, multiple cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the State of Iowa, the number
of cases continues to grow, and reports warn of an increase in cases through the fall and winter;
AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee Area Christian Services has seen a greater demand for services in the area
as a result of the current COVID-19 global pandemic; AND,
WHEREAS, the Waukee City Council desires to assure that necessary emergency rental and
utility assistance is available to residents of the City in need but does not have qualified staff or
infrastructure at this time to administer such a program; AND,
WHEREAS, Waukee Area Christian Services has a long history of providing much needed
social services in the area and providing assistance to those in need including but not limited to,
operating a food pantry, health clinic, community garden. seasonal programs, and has trained and
certified social workers and staff members, and the infrastructure necessary to distribute aid to
qualifying low to moderate income families, AND,
WHEREAS, in order to address the need within the City and provide emergency rental and
utility assistance to qualifying residents of Waukee, the City believes it is in the best interest of
the City to enter into a cooperative arrangement with Waukee Area Christian Services during this
difficult time.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City of Waukee City Council that the 28E
with Waukee Area Christian Services should be and the same is hereby approved.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the contribution allocated by virtue of City of Waukee
Resolution #2020-194 should be paid and administered in accordance with the agreement
approved herein. To the extent that there is any ambiguity or conflict with Resolution #2020-194,
this resolution shall control.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved this the 151' day of June,
2020.
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Co ney Clarke, Mayor
Attest: /n
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Chris Crone
X
Larry R. Lyon
X
Ben Sinclair
X