Champaign Mayor Deborah Frank Feinen issued an executive order Thursday declaring a local emergency in the City of Champaign regarding the coronavirus, according to a Champaign press release.
The emergency is set for a limited period of time and is declared because of the anticipated widespread impacts on the health of the community.
At 9:30 a.m. Friday, the Champaign City Council will hold a Special Emergency Meeting to consider passing an ordinance related to the executive order.
“If passed, the Ordinance would provide the City increased flexibility in many different areas to allow the City to continue to function effectively during emergency operations,” the press release stated.
Some areas include:
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City Council meetings
Meetings of boards and commissions
Gatherings and licensed activities
Purchases
Personnel policies
Bargaining units
City facilities
Ordinance violations
Amounts due and owing the city
Other emergency powers as outlined in the municipal code
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