HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution_45-20_11/12/2020RESOLUTION NO. 45-20
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, APRIL 3, 2020 APRIL, 10, 2020, APRIL 17, 2020,
APRIL 24, 2020, MAY 1, 2020, MAY 8, 2020, MAY 15, 2020, MAY 22, 2020,
MAY 29, 2020, JUNE 5, 2020, JUNE 12, 2020, JUNE 19, 2020, JUNE 26 2020,
J U LY 3, 2020, J U LY 10, 2020, J U LY 17, 2020, J U LY 24, 2020, J U LY 31, 2020,
AUGUST 7, 2020, AUGUST 14, 2020, AUGUST 21, 2020, AUGUST 28, 2020
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020, SEPTEMBER 11, 2020, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020,
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020, OCTOBER 2, 2020, OCTOBER 9, 2020, OCTOBER 16,
2020, OCTOBER 23, 2020 OCTOBER 30, 2020 AND NOVEMBER, 2020 (A
CONTINUANCE OF RESOLUTIONS NO. 11-20, 15-20, 18-20, 25-20, 34-20
AND 35-20) 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 were 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; and
WHEREAS, on April 3, 2020, Palm Beach County extended the State of Emergency
effective date of April 3, 2020, by seven days which expired on April 10, 2020; unless extended
in 7 day increments pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on April 10, 2020, Palm Beach County extended the State of Emergency
effective date of April 10, 2020, by seven days which expired on April 17, 2020; unless extended
in 7 day increments pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on April 17, 2020, Palm Beach County extended the State of Emergency
effective date of April 17, 2020, by seven days which expired on April 24, 2020; unless extended
in 7 day increments pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on April 24, 2020, Palm Beach County extended the State of Emergency
effective date of April 24, 2020, by seven days which will expire on May 1, 2020; unless
extended in 7 day increments pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2020, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-
112, implementing a "Phase 1, Safe Smart Step -by -Step Plan" for Florida's Recovery, which for
purposes of re -opening certain business services, excluding Palm Beach County at this time;
and
WHEREAS, on May 1, 2020, Palm Beach County extended its State of Emergency
Declaration by 7 days pursuant to Section 252.38(3)(a)(5), Florida Statutes; and shall continue
in full force and effect through May 8, 2020, and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2020, there were 37,439 confirmed cases in Florida, 339
confirmed cases in Palm Beach County, and 11 confirmed cases in Tequesta, and
WHEREAS, on May 15, 2020, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-
123, implementing a "Phase 1 opening, Safe Smart Step -by -Step Plan" for Florida's Recovery,
which for purposes of re -opening certain business services, to include Palm Beach County, and
WHEREAS, on June 3, 2020, Florida Governor DeSantis signed Executive Order 20-
139, implementing a "Phase 2, Safe Smart Step -by -Step Plan" for Florida's Recovery, which for
purposes of re -opening and extending certain business services, excluding Palm Beach County
at this time; and
WHEREAS, on September 8, 2020, Palm Beach County, with the Governor's approval,
signed Emergency Order 24, implementing "Phase 2, Step 1", for the purposes of re -opening
and extending certain business services.
WHEREAS, on September 25, 2020, Florida Governor issued Executive Order 20-244,
placing all Florida Counties in Phase 3 recovery; providing that no COVID-19 emergency
ordinance may prevent an individual from working or from operating a business, providing that
restaurants, including any establishment with a food service license may not be limited by a
COVID-19 order to less than fifty (50%) of their indoor capacity and imposing certain
requirements if such an establishment is limited to less than one hundred percent (100%) of its
indoor capacity; and suspending the collection of fines and penalties associated with COVID-19
enforced upon individuals; and
WHEREAS, the County Administrator, in light of the foregoing (Governor Executive
Order 20-244), determined that it was necessary and appropriate to repeal and replace some of
the prior Palm Beach County emergency orders imposing COVID-19 related restrictions on
individuals, businesses, and establishments, while making clear that certain restrictions are still
imposed to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
WHEREAS, on September 29, 2020, Palm Beach County approved Emergency Order
2020-028 Phase 3 Reopening.
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 April, 10, 2020, April 17, 2020, April 24, 2020, May 1, 2020, May 8,
2020, May 15, 2020, May 22, 2020, May 29, 2020, June 5, 2020, June 12, 2020, June 19, 2020,
June 26 2020, July 3, 2020, July 10, 2020, July 17, 2020, July 24, 2020, July 31, 2020, August
7, 2020, August 14, 2020, August 21, 2020, August 28 2020, September 4, 2020, September
11, 2020, September 18, 2020, September 25, 2020, October 2, 2020, October 9, 2020,
October 16, 2020, October 23, 2020, October 30, 2020 and November 6, 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.
RESOLUTION
Date
45-20 11 /12/20
Motion Council Member Frank D'Ambra Second Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
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Mayor Abigail Brennan
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Vice -Mayor Kyle Stone
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Council Member Laurie Brandon
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Council Member Frank D'Ambra
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Council Member Bruce Prince
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The Mayor thereupon declared the Resolution duly passed and adopted.
MAYOR OF TEQUESTA:
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