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Bunker Hill Village extends COVID-19 public health emergency through August
Summary
On Aug. 17, 2021, the Bunker Hill Village City Council approved Ordinance 21-555 to extend a public health emergency and state of disaster related to COVID-19 through August 2021, citing the need to preserve access to interagency support. The measure passed 4-0.
Mayor Robert P. Lord opened the Aug. 17 City Council meeting and presented Ordinance 21-555, a one-month extension of a local public health emergency and state of disaster tied to the COVID-19 outbreak. The ordinance was described to the council as ensuring the city could access support from other jurisdictions and agencies if needed.
The council approved the extension on a motion by Councilmember Laurie Rosenbaum, seconded by Councilmember Eric Thode; the motion carried 4 to 0. The minutes note the ordinance continues an emergency declaration that the council first adopted on March 24, 2020, and had extended previously.
City officials said the extension was a procedural step to preserve intergovernmental support and did not specify additional local restrictions or changes to city operations. Mayor Lord and staff also reported ongoing efforts to share reputable, fact-based information about COVID-19 vaccinations with residents in city communications.
The council did not record additional substantive policy changes tied to the ordinance at the meeting; the extension was approved as presented. The council is scheduled to reconvene for regular business in September.
