Temporary Policies And Moratoriums Altered With Fargo Commission's Termination Of Coronavirus Emergency Declaration

Fargo ND

20 April, 2021

5:53 AM

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Press release from the City of Fargo: April 19, 2021 Following the termination of the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration on Monday, April 5, 2021, a majority of the Fargo City Commission (3-2) voted to end at 11:59 p.m. this evening (April 19) the temporary policy allowing the retail sale, curbside pickup or delivery of alcoholic beverages when sold in conjunction with a meal. The City Commission contemplated allowing the moratorium to expire on April 5, 2021 in conjunction with the termination of the emergency declaration, but the Commission extended the moratorium through April 19, 2021 in order to further consider the matter with an ultimate vote on it at the April 19 Commission meeting. The City Commission also voted 4-1 to continue the allowance of emergency procurement policies for purchases directly related to the COVID-19 pandemic. A series of other moratoriums and temporary policies were put in place during the state of emergency in connection to the COVID-19 pandemic. These temporary moratoriums and policies directly related to emergency declaration include: A moratorium allowing up to six (6) chickens (rather than the four (4) allowed by regular City policy) to be raised on properties within the City of Fargo. This moratorium expired on September 30, 2020. A resolution to temporarily allow 15-minute parking zones for takeout orders for restaurants located in the Central Business District. This resolution expired on March 31, 2021. A moratorium to allow an applicant to receive up to five permits for outdoor sound amplifying equipment per 30 days. This moratorium is set to expire on September 30, 2021. An ordinance creating a quarantine and isolation emergency shelter in the former Fargo Police Headquarters. This policy is set to expire on December 31, 2021. A resolution to enact a permanent boulevard garden program. The City Commission authorized the City Attorney's Office to draft an ordinance establishing a permanent program. The emergency declaration was originally issued on March 16, 2020 and was unanimously extended by the Fargo City Commission on Monday, April 6, 2020. This press release was produced by the City of Fargo. The views expressed here are the author's own.