Resolution No. 71-20 - COVID-19RESOLUTION NO. 71-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF DEL RA Y
BEACH, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING A DECLARATION OF A STATE OF
EMERGENCY; DESIGNATING CERTAIN AREAS OFF LIMITS;
POSTPONING, CANCELLING AND SUSPENDING CERTAIN MEETINGS
AND HEARING OF CITY BOARDS; PROHIBITING THE GATHERING OF
TEN OR MORE PEOPLE ON CITY-OWNED PROPERTY; REGULATING
THE CLOSING OF BARS, NIGHTCLUBS, AND RESTAURANTS; AND
LIMITING THE OCCUPANCY OF BARS, NIGHTCLUBS AND
RESTAURANTS DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
WHEREAS, a State of Emergency in the City of Delray Beach was proclaimed by
the City Commission on March 13, 2020 due to the spread of the Novel Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19); and
WHEREAS, conditions arising from COVID-19 have seriously affected the safety
and security of the lives of the citizens of the City of Delray Beach; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 95 of the City of Delray Beach Code of Ordinances authorizes
the declaration of the designation of certain areas within the City limits as "off limits" during
a state of emergency as well as other measures intended to protect the health, safety and
welfare of the citizens of Delray Beach and the public at large.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. A declaration of a State of Emergency proclaimed on March 13, 2020
is hereby confirmed.
Section 2. COVID-19 has seriously affected and created conditions which threaten
the safety and security of the lives of the citizens of Delray Beach and thereby requires
the designation of the following areas as off limits to all except personnel authorized by
the Police and Fire Departments:
A. Delray Beach Public Library;
B. All City of Delray Beach Museums;
C. Pompey Park Community Center, Veterans Park Community Center,
505 Teen Center and Hobbit Skate Park, Catherine Strong Community
Center, and the Delray Beach Community Center.
Section 3. The following events and activities within the City of Delray Beach are
postponed, cancelled or suspended:
A. All meetings of City boards, including all advisory and statutory boards,
and City Committees;
B. All Special Magistrate, Code Enforcement, and Board of Adjustment
hearings;
C. All City recreational programs and facilities, facility rentals, and
organized sports leagues.
Section 4. All public gatherings of any type, whether organized or otherwise, of
greater than 1 O persons on any City-owned property are prohibited.
Section 5. All bars, nightclubs, and restaurants are mandated to close for business
daily at or before 10:00 PM and remain closed until at least 6:00 AM the following day.
Restaurant delivery or take-out service shall be exempt from this regulation.
Section 6. All bars, nightclubs, and restaurants must reduce and limit their
occupancy by 50% during all hours of operation.
Section 7. All citizens and visitors of the City of Delray Beach are directed to
comply with these emergency regulations and necessary measures, which shall be strictly
enforced, and to cooperate with public official and public safety personnel in executing
any emergency operational plans, and to obey and comply with the lawful direction of all
properly identified public officers.
Section 8. This resolution shall take effect on March 17, 2020.
Section 9. All violations of the provisions of this resolution shall be subject to
prosecution under Section 95.99 of the Delray Beach Code of Ordinances.
PASSED AND ADOPTED on this !her Mi, 2020 .
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George Gretsas, City Manager
ATTEST:
~~ City Clerk
and legal sufficiency: