City of Savannah Ordinance 5.1.20
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- Published on Friday, 01 May 2020 17:49
BILL NO. 2020-5
ORDINANCE NO. 2782
AN ORDINANCE ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN FOR THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, MO, as follows:
WHEREAS, on April 30, 2020 the Andrew County Commissioners enacted Ordinance No. 2020\3-COVID-19 pursuant to the authority granted under Section 192.300, RSMo., to enhance the public health and prevent the entrance of infectious, contagious, communicable or dangerous diseases into the County of Andrew, Missouri;
WHEREAS, the City of Savannah, Missouri, in full support of the actions taken by the County Commissioners, enacts the same aforementioned Ordinance as adopted by the County, which is narrowly tailored to protect the safety and welfare of inhabitants of Savannah, Missouri; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF ALDERMEN FOR THE CITY OF SAVANNAH, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1
The Board of Aldermen of the City of Savannah with this ordinance adopts the Andrew County Plan for Response and Recovery to COVID-19 Phase | as presented by the Andrew County Health Department and subsequent phases as required.
Section 2
All residents and visitors of the City of Savannah shall abide by the Andrew County Plan for Response and Recovery to COVID-19.
Section 3
The Savannah Police Chief, or his officers, have the authority to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance subject to the laws of the State of Missouri;
Section 4
A violation of this Ordinance shali be punished by a fine not to exceed five-hundred dollars and zero cents ($500.00) per day of violation. For purposes of calculating the penalty for violating this Ordinance, a month constitutes thirty 0) days.
Section 5
The Savannah Police Department, the Savannah Prosecuting Attorney’s office, Andrew County Health Department, the Board of Aldermen of the City of Savannah, and any other city employee or agent shall be immune from personal liability for enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance subject to the laws of the State of Missouri.
Section 6
This Ordinance shall immediately be in full force and effect at [2:00 am Monday May 4, 2020.
Section 7
This Ordinance will remain in effect until all phases of the Andrew County Plan for Response and Recovery to COVID-19 have been completed as agreed upon by local leadership, each phase will be reviewed at a minimum of every 2 weeks.
Ordinance No. 2020/02-COVID-19
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- Published on Thursday, 23 April 2020 12:50
ANDREW COUNTY ORDINANCE ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
An ordinance of emergency management in response to COVID-19 pandemic that jeopardizes the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Andrew County, Missouri.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Governor of the State of Missouri enacted Executive Order 20-02 pursuant to the authority granted under section 44.100 and 44.110, RSMo., to protect the safety and welfare of the inhabitant of the State of Missouri in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic on or about March 13, 2020;
WHEREAS, the reasons the Honorable Governor of the State of Missouri enacted Executive Order 20-02 were detailed in that Order, including the COVID-19 pandemic endangering the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the State of Missouri, is hereby adopted as part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Randall W. Williams, MD, FACOG, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, finding it necessary to protect public health and prevent the further spread of COVID-19, pursuant to the authority granted under section 192.020, RSMo, and 19 CSR 20-20.040 enacted an order to go into effect on March 21, 2020 and again on April 3 & 6, 2020, ordering all citizens to stay at home;
WHEREAS,the Director’s Orders dated March 21, 2020 and April 6, 2020 are adopted as part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, is recognized as a third (3rd) class county within the State of Missouri pursuant to sections 46.123, 48.010, and 48.020, RSMo., as well as Article Six (6) of the Missouri Constitution, as a legal subdivision of the State of Missouri;
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, is a county without a charter form of government with governing authority to adopt ordinances or resolutions relating to affairs regarding emergency management, specifically relating to the actual occurrence of a natural or man-made disaster of major proportions within the county that jeopardizes the safety and welfare of the inhabitant within the County pursuant to authority of section 49.650, RsMO.;
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, enacts this Ordinance narrowly tailored to protect the safety and welfare of inhabitants of Andrew County, Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, authorizes the Andrew County Sheriff, or his deputy officers, to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance subject to the laws of the State of Missouri;
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 virus spreads between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets, and
WHEREAS, as numerous cases of COVID-19 illness and evidence of community transmission have been identified in jurisdictions bordering Andrew County, and
WHEREAS, the Andrew County Health Department does endorse, support and are actively participating in this order, and
WHEREAS, the proclamation declaring a State of Emergency currently in effect authorizes the Presiding Commissioner to take all necessary action to protect Andrew County residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THIS HONORABLE COMMISSION OF ANDREW COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That to the maximum extent possible, citizens of Andrew County, Missouri, stay at home, and avoid public places except when necessary to perform essential duties or needs.
Section 2.
Any intentional gathering of more than (10) people in a single space or room is prohibited. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or residence of individuals who reside in such residence.
Section 3.
That for the purposes of this Ordinance the term “Essential Businesses” shall mean businesses or organizations performing functions identified in the “Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience COVID-19 Response” Version 2.0 (March 28, 2020), and subsequent versions that may be issued.
Section 4.
That due to unique characteristics and risks associated with transmission dynamics, the likely spread of COVID-19 based on factors of social distancing, the clinical severity of COVID-19, the lack of vaccine or antivirals as treatment options, crowd density, the inability to ensure social distancing to prevent close contact among members of the public, the following shall apply within Andrew County, Missouri for the duration of this order.
(1) Non-essential business. As defined herein, essential-businesses shall make efforts to perform only activities that qualify the business as such unless they are capable of providing non-essential business in accordance with (1).
- Any business that opens would need to provide services via curbside pickup while maintaining 6ft. or more social distancing.
- Salons, tattoo parlors, and close-contact services: No business or person shall provide services that require contact between a person providing the service and the customer, unless the service is for necessary medical treatment that has been ordered by a physician and deemed essential.
(2) Essential businesses. As defined herein, essential-businesses shall make efforts to perform only activities that qualify the business as such unless they are capable of providing non-essential business in accordance with (1).
- Essential Businesses and organizations shall continue operations based on the state occupancy formula issued in the Missouri Stay at Home Order issued extended April 6, 2020.
- Essential Businesses shall assure that unless the specific job duties being performed require less than 6 ft. social distancing all people remain separated by physical space of at least six (6) ft.
- Gas stations and Convenience stores: No more than ten (10) people including employees, vendors, and customers may be on the retail sales floor or any un-walled area connected to the retail sales floor, of a gas station or convenience store at any one time. All persons shall maintain 6 foot separation.
- Restaurants, Bars, and Food Establishments: Shall continue to operate with no indoor dining and only the use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery while maintaining 6 ft. social distancing and in accordance with state guidelines.
(3) Recreation Type Business
- All indoor recreation shall remain closed to the public.
- All recreation that does occur shall not be in groups of 10 or more and must maintain social distancing of 6 ft.
- Individual sports including but not limited to: golf, running, cycling, etc. shall be allowed to reopen under approved guidelines where appropriate.
- Group sports to include but not limited to tennis, basketball, football, soccer, baseball, frisbee golf, etc. shall remain closed due to the risk of close contact and shared equipment.
Section 6
People shall not visit nursing homes, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, or assisted living homes unless to provide critical assistance and in accordance with facility guidelines.
Section 7
All places of public amusement, whether indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to, locations with amusement rides, carnivals, swimming pools, museums, fairs, children’s play centers, roller skating rinks, fitness centers, and athletic clubs shall be closed to the public.
Section 8
All public parks and outdoor recreation areas are encouraged to remain open. Because playgrounds may increase the spread of COVID-19, all playgrounds shall be closed with appropriate notices posted.
Section 9
This Ordinance does not prohibit schools from providing child care and Food and Nutritional Services for those children that qualify. Teachers and staff may enter the building as long as they follow directives of this Ordinance.
Section 10
This Ordinance does not prohibit people from visiting grocery stores, merchants, gas stations, parks, banks, government, or their place of employment, so long as necessary precautions are taken and maintained to reduce transmission of COVID-19, including maintaining at least six (6) feet of distance between all individuals that are not family members.
Section 11
For offices and workplaces that remain open, individuals shall practice good hygiene and, where feasible, work from home to achieve optimum isolation from COVID-19. The more that people reduce their public contact, the sooner COVID-19 will be contained and the sooner this Ordinance will expire.
Section 12
The Andrew County Sheriff, and/or his deputy law enforcement officers, the personnel of the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney, the personnel of the Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney’s offices, Andrew County Commission, Andrew County Health Department personnel, and any other county employee or agent shall be immune from personal liability for enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance subject to the laws of the State of Missouri.
Section 13
A violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five-hundred dollars and zero cents ($500.00) per day of violation. For purposes of calculating the penalty for violating this Ordinance, a month constitutes thirty (30) days.
Section 14
This Ordinance shall immediately be in full force and effect on the date of its passage by the Honorable Andrew County Commission.
Section 15
This Ordinance will remain in effect until 11:59 pm May 3, 2020.
SO ORDERED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS DECISION THIS 23rd DAY OF APRIL 2020, AT 3:00 P.M.
Honorable Bob Caldwell, Presiding Commissioner
Honorable Gary Baumann West District Commissioner
Honorable Fritz Hegeman, East District Commissioner
Honorable Sarah Miller, Clerk
Ordinance No. 2020/01-COVID-19
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- Published on Monday, 06 April 2020 12:50
ANDREW COUNTY ORDINANCE ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PANDEMIC
An ordinance of emergency management in response to COVID-19 pandemic that jeopardizes the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of Andrew County, Missouri.
WHEREAS, the Honorable Governor of the State of Missouri enacted Executive Order 20-02 pursuant to the authority granted under section 44.100 and 44.110, RSMo., to protect the safety and welfare of the inhabitant of the State of Missouri in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic on or about March 13, 2020;
WHEREAS, the reasons the Honorable Governor of the State of Missouri enacted Executive Order 20-02 were detailed in that Order, including the COVID-19 pandemic endangering the safety and welfare of the inhabitants of the State of Missouri, is hereby adopted as part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Randall W. Williams, MD, FACOG, Director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, finding it necessary to protect public health and prevent the further spread of COVID-19, pursuant to the authority granted under section 192.020, RSMo, and 19 CSR 20-20.040 enacted an order to go into effect on March 21, 2020 and again on April 6, 2020, ordering all citizens to stay at home;
WHEREAS, the Director’s Orders dated March 21, 2020 and April 6, 2020 are adopted as part of this Ordinance as if fully set forth herein;
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, is recognized as a third (3rd) class county within the State of Missouri pursuant to sections 46.123, 48.010, and 48.020, RSMo., as well as Article Six (6) of the Missouri Constitution, as a legal subdivision of the State of Missouri;
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, is a county without a charter form of government with governing authority to adopt ordinances or resolutions relating to affairs regarding emergency management, specifically relating to the actual occurrence of a natural or man-made disaster of major proportions within the county that jeopardizes the safety and welfare of the inhabitant within the County pursuant to authority of section 49.650, RsMO.;
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, enacts this Ordinance narrowly tailored to protect the safety and welfare of inhabitants of Andrew County, Missouri; and
WHEREAS, Andrew County, Missouri, authorizes the Andrew County Sheriff, or his deputy officers, to enforce the provisions of this Ordinance subject to the laws of the State of Missouri
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 virus spreads between people who are in close contact with one another through respiratory droplets, and
WHEREAS, as numerous cases of COVID-19 illness and evidence of community transmission have been identified in jurisdictions bordering Andrew County, and
WHEREAS, the Andrew County Health Department does endorse, support and are actively participating in this order, and
WHEREAS, the proclamation declaring a State of Emergency currently in effect authorizes the Presiding Commissioner to take all necessary action to protect Andrew County residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDERED BY THIS HONORABLE COMMISSION OF ANDREW COUNTY, MISSOURI, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1.
That to the maximum extent possible, citizens of Andrew County, Missouri, stay at home by remaining within their respective properties, and avoiding contact with people whom they do not reside, and avoiding public places except when necessary to attend work or school or to obtain food, supplies, and medical treatment.
Section 2.
Any intentional gathering of more than (10) people in a single space or room is prohibited. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or residence of individuals who reside in such residence.
Section 3.
That for the purposes of this Ordinance the term “Essential Businesses” shall mean businesses or organizations performing functions identified in the “Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience COVID-19 Response” Version 2.0 (March 28, 2020), and subsequent versions that may be issued.
Section 4.
That due to unique characteristics and risks associated with transmission dynamics, the likely spread of COVID-19 based on factors of social distancing, the clinical severity of COVID-19, the lack of vaccine or antivirals as treatment options, crowd density, the inability to ensure social distancing to prevent close contact among members of the public, the following shall apply within Andrew County, Missouri for the duration of this order.
- Non-essential business. Businesses which are not Essential Businesses, as defined herein, shall be prohibited from operating.
- Essential businesses. Businesses which are Essential Businesses, as defined herein, shall make reasonable efforts to perform only activities that qualify the business as an Essential Business and other activities that materially support the activities that qualify the business as an Essential Business. Essential Businesses shall make further reasonable efforts to require people to remain separated by physical space of at least six (6) feet.
- Gas stations and Convenience stores. No more than ten (10) people including employees, vendors, and customers may be on the retail sales floor or any un-walled area connected to the retail sales floor, of a gas station or convenience store at any one time. All persons shall maintain 6 foot separation.
- Salons, tattoo parlors, and close-contact services. No business or person shall provide services that require contact between a person providing the service and the customer, unless the service is for necessary medical treatment that has been ordered by a physician and deemed essential. Such services that shall not be provided include, but are not limited to, hair salon services, nail salon services, tattooing, and massage services.
- Animal/Pet Services No business or person shall provide services that require contact between a person and customers animal/pet unless the service is for necessary medical treatment that has been ordered by a veterinarian and deemed essential. Such services that shall not be provided include, but are not limited to, grooming, play dates, and group activities. This shall not prohibit boarding services specifically designated for essential personnel’s pets, businesses who remain open to offer this service shall not provide any other non-essential services.
Section 5.
Every person in Andrew County, Missouri, shall avoid eating or drinking within restaurants, bars, or food courts; provided, however, that the use of drive-thru, pickup, or delivery is allowed throughout the duration of this Ordinance.
Section 6.
People shall not visit nursing homes, long-term care facilities, retirement homes, or assisted living homes unless to provide critical assistance.
Section 7.
All places of public amusement, whether indoors or outdoors, including but not limited to, locations with amusement rides, carnivals, swimming pools, museums, fairs, children’s play centers, roller skating rinks, playgrounds (including school district and play structures in public parks), country clubs, golf clubs, social clubs, fitness centers, and athletic clubs shall be closed to the public.
Section 8.
All public parks and outdoor recreation areas are encouraged to remain open. Because playgrounds may increase the spread of COVID-19, all playgrounds shall be closed with appropriate notices posted.
Section 9.
This Ordinance does not prohibit schools from providing child care and Food and Nutritional Services for those children that qualify. Teachers and staff may enter the building as long as they follow directives of this Ordinance.
Section 10.
This Ordinance does not prohibit people from visiting grocery stores, merchants, gas stations, parks, banks, government, or their place of employment, so long as necessary precautions are taken and maintained to reduce transmission of COVID-19, including maintaining at least six (6) feet of distance between all individuals that are not family members.
Section 11.
For offices and workplaces that remain open, individuals shall practice good hygiene and, where feasible, work from home to achieve optimum isolation from COVID-19. The more that people reduce their public contact, the sooner COVID-19 will be contained and the sooner this Ordinance will expire.
Section 12.
The Andrew County Sheriff, and/or his deputy law enforcement officers, the personnel of the Andrew County Sheriff’s Office, the Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney, the personnel of the Andrew County Prosecuting Attorney’s offices, Andrew County Health Department personnel, and any other county employee or agent shall be immune from personal liability for enforcing the provisions of this Ordinance subject to the laws of the State of Missouri.
Section 13.
A violation of this Ordinance shall be punished by a fine not to exceed five-hundred dollars and zero cents ($500.00) per day of violation. For purposes of calculating the penalty for violating this Ordinance, a month constitutes thirty (30) days.
Section 14.
This Ordinance shall immediately be in full force and effect on the date of its passage by the Honorable Andrew County Commission.
Section 15.
This Ordinance will remain in effect until further notice.
SO ORDERED, PASSED, AND ADOPTED BY UNANIMOUS DECISION THIS 6TH DAY OF APRIL 6, 2020, AT 11:00 A.M.
Honorable Bob Caldwell, Presiding Commissioner
Honorable Gary Bauman West District Commissioner
Honorable Fritz Hegeman, East District Commissioner
Honorable Sarah Miller
Clerk
Andrew County, Missouri
30 Days to Slow the Spread
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- Published on Friday, 03 April 2020 00:19
THE PRESIDENT'S CORONAVIRUS GUIDELINES FOR AMERICA
30 DAYS TO SLOW THE SPREAD
Listen to and follow the directions of your STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
IF YOU FEEL SICK, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider.
IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE SICK, keep them at home Do not send them to school. Contact your medical provider.
IF SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS TESTED POSITIVE for coronavirus, keep the entire household at home. Do not go to work. Do not go to school. Contact your medical provider.
IF YOUR ARE AN OLDER PERSON, stay home and away from other people.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITION that can put you at increased risk (for example, a condition that impairs your lung or heart function or weakens your immune system), stay home and away from other people.
DO YOUR PART TO SLOW THE SPREAD OF THE CORONAVIRUS
Evin if you are young or otherwise healthy, you are at risk and your activities can increase the risk for others. It is critical that you do your part to slow the spread of the coronavirus.
Work or engage in schooling FROM HOME whenever possible.
IF YOU WORK IN A CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE INDUSTRY, as defined by the Department of Homeland Security, such as healthcare services and pharmaceutical and food supply, you have a special responsibility to maintain your normal work schedule. You and your employers should follow CC guidance to protect your health at work.
AVOID SOCIAL GATHERING in groups of more than 10 people.
Avoid eating or drinking at bars, restaurants, and food courts - USE DRIVE-THRU, PICKUP, OR DELIVERY OPTIONS.
AVOID DISCRETIONARY TRAVEL, shopping, and social visits.
DO NOT VISIT nursing homes or retirement or long-term care facilities unless to provide critical assistance.
PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENE:
- Wash your hands, especially after touching any frequently used item or surface.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue, or the inside of your elbow.
- Disinfect frequently used items and surfaces as much as possible.
School operations can accelerate the spread of the coronavirus. Governors of states with evidence of community transmission should close schools in affected and surrounding areas. Governors should close schools in communities that are near areas of community transmission, even if those areas are in neighboring states. In addition, state and local officials should close schools where coronavirus has been identified in the population associated with the school. States and localities that close schools need to address childcare needs of crtical responders, as well as nutritional needs of children.
Older people are particularly at risk from the coronavirus. All states should follow Federal guidance and halt social visits to nursing homes and retirement and long-term care facilities.
In states with evidence of community transmission, bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms, and other indoor and outdoor venues where groups of people congregate should be closed.
