Fort Walton Beach Resolution — 2020-01 COVID-19 Recovery — reading text

RESOLUTION 2020 - 1 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA, SUPPORTING THE FRAMEWORK OF THE OKALOOSA COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS' COVID- 19 RECOVERY PLAN, TITLED OKA.LOOSA CARES ( COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND INDNIDUALS); AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE WHEREAS, Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 ( COVID- 19) is a severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among humans through respiratory transmission and other potential methods, and presents symptoms similar to those of influenza; and WHEREAS, in December 2019, a new and substantial outbreak of COVID- 19 emerged in Wuhan, China, and has since spread rapidly to 150 countries and territories throughout the World, including the United States, and more specifically Okaloosa County and 29 other counties in the State of Florida; and WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 20- 52 regarding COVID- 19, declaring a state of emergency in the State of Florida 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 performance of public work and taking whatever prudent action is necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the community;" and WHEREAS, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization( WHO) declared COVID- 19 a pandemic; and WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President of the United States, Donald J. Trump, issued a Proclamation declaring a National Emergency Concerning the Novel Coronavirus Disease Outbreak pursuant to section 501( b) of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 20- 68 regarding COVID- 19, closing Bars, Pubs and Nightclubs and limited gatherings of people on beaches and in restaurants; and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, Governor DeSantis at a press conference discussing Executive Order Number 20- 68 stated that the Order was the " floor for Florida for the foreseeable future'' and he encouraged communities to go further with regulations as needed: and WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners declared a local state of emergency that remains in effect today; and WHEREAS, on March 20, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 20- 71 suspending consumption of food and alcohol on premises for restaurants only allowing delivery or take- out services and closing gyms and fitness centers; and I  RESOLUTION 2020 - 1 WHEREAS, on March 23, 2020, pursuant to Section 2. 11 of the City' s Code of Ordinances, the City' s Mayor declared a State of Emergency within the City that remains in effect today; and WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order Number 20- 83 directing the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer to issue public health advisories to take protective measures for vulnerable populations, to limit social and recreational gatherings to ten( 10) people or less and to urge those that can work remotely to do so; and WHEREAS, no vaccine or drug is currently available to cure or combat COVID- 19; and WHEREAS, the City of Fort Walton Beach, Florida is threatened by COVID- 19 because of the apparent ability of the virus to spread rapidly among humans, and COVID- 19 thereby constitutes a clear and present threat to the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens and visitors of Fort Walton Beach; and WHEREAS, the CDC has issued guidelines for" cammunity mitigation strategies" to limit the spread of COVID- 19, including recommendations far social distancing, which has proven to be an effective method for containing COVID- 19; and WHEREAS, the Declaration of State of Emergency empowers the City with wide latitude allowing it to adopt any measure allowed by law to protect the public' s health, safety, and wellbeing; and WHEREAS, it is the innate responsibility of the governing body of each political subdivision of the state of Florida to safeguard the life and property of its residents; and WHEREAS, on April 14 & 21, 2020, the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners discussed the framework of a COVID- 19 Recovery Plan, titled Okaloosa CARES, for community assistance and support for businesses and individuals; and WHEREAS, the measures implemented below are as narrowly tailored as possible to protect the public' s health, safety and wellbeing; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT WALTON BEACH, FLORIDA: Section 1. Agrees that a recovery plan for businesses and residents of Okaloosa County is necessary once the COVID- 19 Pandemic subsides. e i n 2. Agrees that the COVID- 19 Recovery Plan should be consistent among Okaloosa County and all nine ( 9) municipalities. Section 3. Supports the framework of the proposed Okaloosa CARES COVID- 19 Recovery Plan from the Okaloosa County BOCC.  RESOLUTION 2020 - 1 Section 4. Directs the City Manager to work closely with the Okaloosa County Administrator to determine the details and implementation timeline of the Okaloosa CARES COVID- 19 Recovery Plan. The implementation will coincide with any Federal and State action, specifically related to the Governor' s Executive Orders and any recommendations from the CDC and Florida Department of Health in Okaloosa County. Section 5. Directs the City Clerk that upon adoption, a copy of this Resolution shall be sent to the Chairperson of the Okaloosa County BOCC. e ti n . This Resolution shall become effective upon adoption by City Council and signature of the Mayor. Adopted: Apri128, 2020 ichard A. Rynearson, ayor Attest: Approved for form, legal sufficiency i i 1 i r. r/'` f4= y./-,. Ki . Barnes, City Clerk , i w ro Haywa Dykes, '., Cir. ttorney T A 3l I Laraine Van Etten From: Kim Barnes Sent: Friday, May 8, 2020 7:51 AM To: Trey Goodwin Cc: John Hofstad; Dick Rynearson; Michael Beedie; Hayward Dykes hdykes@handfirm. com>; Kenneth Perkins; Doug Rainer Subject: FWB Resolution 2020- 1 Supporting the Framework of OCBOCC COVID- 19 Recovery Plan Attachments: FWB Resolution 2020- 1 Supporting the Framework of OCBOCC COVID- 19 Recovery Plan. pdf Chairman Goodwin, Attached is a copy of the City of Fort Walton Beach Resolution 2020- 1 Supporting the Framework of the Okaloosa County Board of County Commissioners' COVID- 19 Recovery Plan, titled Okaloosa CARES Community Assistance and Support for Businesses and Individuals). The resolution was unanimously approved by City Council at its regular meeting on April 28, 2020. Please let me know if you need additional information or have any questions. Thank you, Kim M. Barnes, MMC City C/erk City of Fort Walton Beach 107 Miracle Strip Parkway SW Fort Wa/ ton Beach, F/orida 32548 850-833- 9509 1