File #: RES 2020-093    Name: Emergency Operations
Type: Resolution Status: Passed
File created: 3/18/2020 In control: City Commission
On agenda: 3/18/2020 Final action: 3/18/2020
Title: A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE THREATENING TRAJECTORY OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND DIRECTING BUSINESS AND FACILITY CLOSINGS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES TO IMPLEMENT PROTOCOLS ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC); PROVIDING FOR STRINGENT EMERGENCY ENFORCEMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL AND CDC PROTOCOLS AND THIS RESOLUTION.
Attachments: 1. RESOLUTION 2020-093-Emergency Declaration Enforcement of Closing of Public Places
Related files: 20-116

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A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE THREATENING TRAJECTORY OF THE COVID-19 VIRUS AND DIRECTING BUSINESS AND FACILITY CLOSINGS AND BUSINESS PRACTICES TO IMPLEMENT PROTOCOLS ISSUED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL (CDC); PROVIDING FOR STRINGENT EMERGENCY ENFORCEMENT OF PRESIDENTIAL AND CDC PROTOCOLS AND THIS RESOLUTION.

 

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BACKGROUND:

Due to the spread of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Governor issued Executive Order No 20-52 on March 9, 2020 declaring a state of emergency statewide and authorizing in accordance with Section 252.38, Florida Statutes, each political subdivision within the State to "waive the procedures and formalities otherwise required of the political subdivision by law pertaining to . . . [the] [p]erformance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community."  On March 16, 2020, Present Donald J. Trump and the CDC issued guidelines for "Community Mitigation Strategies" to limit the spread of COVID-19, including recommendations for social distancing and limiting gatherings of more than 10 people, which have been shown to be an effective method for containing COVID-19.

DISCUSSION:

The City Commission finds and determines that in support and recognition of Federal and CDC guidelines and recommendations, Executive Orders of the Governor of the State of Florida, and the authority of the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, emergency enforcement measures are necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare, including closure of restaurants, bars, banquet halls, lounges, breweries, cafeterias, bowling alleys, movie theaters, arcades, ballrooms, gyms, fitness centers, and dance studios.

RECOMMENDATION:

Staff recommends approval of this resolution.

FISCAL IMPACT:    N/A