Renewal And Continue A Declaration Of A Local Emergency Due To A Ransomware Attack

Steven Falk, Interim City Administrator Subject: Renew and Continue a Declaration of a Local Emergency Due to Ransomware Attack Date: March 16, 2023 Page 3 City Council March 21, 2023 COORDINATION Production of this ordinance was coordinated between the Oakland City Attorney’s Office and the City Administrator’s Office. SUSTAINABLE OPPORTUNITIES Economic: As noted, declaration of a local emergency is often a pre-requisite to receive disaster recovery funding. Environmental: There are no direct environmental opportunities associated with the proposed resolution. Race & Equity: Declaration of a local emergency may allow the City to access funds that may be used to mitigate the direct effects of a local emergency. These funds, once received, could be targeted to address the immediate needs of Oakland’s most vulnerable residents.