City passes emergency resolution

The Three Forks City Council approved a declaration of emergency resolution making the city eligible for federal relief funds as well as providing the authority to pass two mills.

According to Mayor Sean Gifford, the two mills would be approximately $5,000.

Prior to the vote, Gifford discussed the resolution and said he believes it will give the city the best ability to respond to the COVID-19 virus.

"I do not foresee passage of the mills as our City has been managed well and unlike other municipalities, we have a robust reserve. However, as everyone can see this is a rapidly evolving situ...