ORDINANCE NO. 20-52

ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING EXPENDITURES FROM THE CARES FUND 06 FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COVID-19 RELATED EXPENSES AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY

Sponsored By: Kline, Harvey

Whereas, the City of Ironton received the sum of $315,882.06 from the National Government for reimbursement for COVID-19 related expenses,

Whereas, City of Ironton, Ohio has filter effluent butterfly valves that need replaced per EPA inspection and

Now, Therefore, BE IT ordained BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF IRONTON, OHIO:

Section 1:  That the City Finance Director is hereby authorized to expend funds from the CARES Fund 06 for COVID-19 related employee salaries and fringe benefits reimbursement and for the purchase of personal protective equipment (PPE) and/or other COVID-19 related items as it relates to the containment of the virus for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the employees of the City of Ironton, as well as those persons with whom they may have contact.

Section 2:  That this Ordinance is hereby declared an emergency measure necessary for the protection of the public safety, peace and welfare of the citizens of the City of Ironton, Ohio.

Passed this _________ day of __________________, 2020