HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_11-20_4/9/2020 RESOLUTION NO. 11-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING BY PROCLAMATION THE
STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARATIONS ISSUED ON MARCH 13,
2020, MARCH 20, 2020, MARCH 27, 2020 AND APRIL 3, 2020 FOR THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA DUE TO COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS), ALL
EMERGENCY REGULATIONS ACTIVATED UNDER THE
PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 26 OF THE VILLAGE CODE OF
ORDINANCES, AND THE DESIGNATION OF THE FIRE CHIEF AS
THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR FOR THE VILLAGE
FOR SO LONG AS THE LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY CONTINUES
IN EFFECT; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE, AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, as of March 13, 2020, the number of confirmed CoVid-19 (Coronavirus) in
Florida was 45, 5 Florida cases repatriated, and 6 non-Florida residents (Florida Department of
Health);
WHEREAS, as of March 13, 2020 there are 221 pending test results, 365 people
currently being monitored, with a total of 1413 people monitored to date (Florida Department of
Health); and
WHEREAS, as of March 13, 2020 there are 2 confirmed cases in Palm Beach County
(Florida Department of Health), and
WHEREAS, as of March 13, 2020, President Trump declared a National Emergency
encouraging States to set up emergency operations and to activate emergency preparedness
plans; and
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020,.as a precautionary measure to prevent the possible
spread of COVID-19, and to ensure the health and well-being of our residents and visitors, the
Village of Tequesta canceled all special events hosted by the Village of Tequesta until further
notice, which included Shred It, Coffee with a Cop, Volunteer Recognition, the Volunteer
Recognition, and our Easter Egg hunts.
WHEREAS, on March 18, 2020, the Village closed Village Hall and Village facilities to
the public, except essential operations (public safety and water plant) and personnel continued to
be available to serve the citizens, and
WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, the Village's playgrounds were closed to the public,
Governor's Office issued Executive Order 20-70 closing all restaurants, bars, nightclubs, pubs,
taverns, banquet halls, cocktail lounges, cabarets, breweries, cafeterias, and any other alcohol
and/or food service with seating for more than ten people within Palm Beach County closed to
on premise service (excluding take out and delivery services), and the Village re-issued its
Emergency Declaration, and
WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, Palm Beach County issued Amendment to Emergency
Order No. 1, closing within Palm Beach County, including all municipalities therein, all boat
docks, ramps, marinas, and any other venues utilized for launching any vessels to be-used for
recreational purposes, including, but not limited to, fishing charters, boat tours, diving
excursions, and the like; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, the Governor's Office issued Executive Order 20-82
directing all persons who enter the State of Florida from an area with substantial community
spread, to include the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey and New York), to
isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, on March 25, 2020, Palm Beach County issued Emergency Order No. 3
closed all parks and golf courses to public access in Palm Beach County; and
WHEREAS, on March 26, 2020, Palm Beach County issued Emergency Order No. 2
closing all noncritical retail and commercial business locations except to the extent necessary to
perform Minimum Basic Operations, and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the Governor's Office issued Executive Order 20-82
directing all persons who enter the State of Florida from the State of Louisiana to isolate or
quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020, the Governor's Office issued Executive Order 20-87
ordering all parties engaged in rental of vacation rental properties, as defined in section
509.242(1)(c), Florida Statutes, to suspend vacation rental operations; and
WHEREAS, on March 27, 2020,the Village re-issued its Emergency Declaration, and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2020, Palm Beach County Emergency Order 2020-003a,
effective March 30, 2020 at 12:01 a.m., strongly urged residents to stay home or at their place of
residence, except to obtain necessary services and supplies, and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 2020, there are 5276 confirmed cases in Florida and 407
confirmed cases Palm Beach County(Florida Department of Health), and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2020,the Village re-issued its Emergency Declaration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF
THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, PALM BEACH COUNTY, FLORIDA, AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1 As designated by Section 26-5 of the Village Code of Ordinances, the
Mayor(Abigail Brennan),the Village Manager(Jeremy Allen), and the Emergency Management
Director (James Trube) issued a State of Emergency Declaration on Friday, March 13,2020 for
the Village due to CoVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Section 2 Section 26-3 of the Village Code of Ordinances designates the Fire Chief
as the Emergency Management Director in order to accomplish all coordination, direction and
implementation of all disaster management functions.
Section 3 Pursuant to Section 26-5 of the Village Code of Ordinances, the Village
Council of the Village of Tequesta hereby confirms by Proclamation the State of Emergency
Declarations issued on March 13, 2020, March 20, 2020, March 27, 2020 and April 3, 2020 for
the Village of Tequesta due to CoVid-19 (Coronavirus), all emergency regulations activated
under the provisions of Chapter 26 of the Village Code of Ordinances, and the designation of the
Fire Chief as the Emergency Management Director for the Village for so long as the local state
of emergency continues in effect.
Section 4 This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon passage.
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RESOLUTION Date
11-20 4-09-2020
Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Council Member Laurie Brandon
FOR AGAINST ABSENT CONFLICT
Mayor Abigail Brennan ❑x ❑ ❑ ❑
Vice-Mayor Kyle Stone ❑x ❑ ❑ ❑
Council Member Laurie Brandon ❑x ❑ ❑ ❑
Council Member Frank D'Ambra ❑x ❑ ❑ ❑
Council Member Bruce Prince ❑x ❑ ❑ ❑
The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
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Abig Brenna
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