2020-02 COVID-19 Public Health EmergencyCITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Phone: (863)763-3372
www. cityofokeechobee. com
Okeechobee City Council
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Wes Abney
Monica Clark
Bob Jarriel
Bobby Keefe
Order of the City Council Re-enacting and Extending
the Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19
WHEREAS, over the last several months, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued
several Executive Orders, declaring a public health emergency in the State of
Florida and due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and has provided
directives to address the emergency which continue to be in effect:; and
WHEREAS, on March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No. 2020-02
declaring that a State of Emergency exists in the City of Okeechobee, and
authorizing the Mayor to extend it; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting on April 7, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution No.
2020-03 extending the Emergency declaration and allowing for waivers of certain
timeframes; and
WHEREAS, mitigating the effects of COVID-19 continues to be a high priority in the City
of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, on May 5, 2020, the City Council extended the effective date of Resolution
No. 2020-03 until the next City Council meeting.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority of the City Council in order to preserve
the public health and welfare within the City of Okeechobee, it is Ordered that
the State of Emergency enacted by the City Council under (Resolution No.
2020-02 and Resolution No. 2020-03 is hereby re-enacted and continues in
effect until the next City Council Meeting, May 19, 2020.
DONE and.ORDERED in the City of Okeechobee, Florida on May 5, 2020.
Dowling R. Wat orad, Jr, Mayor
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Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
RESOLUTION 2020-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF OKEECHOBEE, FLORIDA
DECLARING A PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DUE TO COVID-19 AND ESTABLISHING
EMERGENCY PROTOCOLS.
WHEREAS, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a severe acute respiratory illness that can spread among
humans through respiratory transmission and presents with symptoms similar to those of influenza; and
WHEREAS, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International
Concern; and
WHEREAS, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued Executive Order Number 20-51, declaring a public health
emergency in the State of Florida and designating the Florida Department of Health as the lead State
Agency to coordinate emergency response activities among the various state agencies and local
governments; and
WHEREAS, the threat from COVID-19 impacts the public health, safety and welfare of residents of the City of
Okeechobee and elsewhere; and
WHEREAS, mitigating the effects of COVID-19 is a high priority in the City of Okeechobee; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Florida Statutes 870.042, City of Okeechobee Ordinance No. 1194 designates the Chief
of Police as the Emergency Management Official for the City of Okeechobee responsible for declaring that
a state of emergency exists.
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida:
Section 1: The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated in this Resolution.
Section 2: The City Council and the Police Chief of the City of Okeechobee hereby declare that a state of
emergency exists in the City of Okeechobee effective as of 8:12 P.M. on this 17th day of March
2020. This declaration shall remain in effect for 7 days, unless the Mayor terminates it earlier.
Section 3: Consistent with the direction of the Governor of the State of Florida and the State of Florida
Department of Health, the Mayor may extend this state of emergency for 3 additional 7 -day periods
after which it will automatically expire unless the City Council further extends it.
Section 4: During the time that this state of emergency is in effect, the Police Chief may undertake any one
or more of the emergency actions provided for in Florida Statutes 870.044 and 870.045, including
but not limited to establishing curfews. Any violation of a provision of Florida Statutes 870.041 to
870.047, or of any emergency measure established, shall be a misdemeanor of the first degree,
punishable as provided in Florida Statutes 775.082 or 775.083, and enforced as deemed necessary
by the Chief of Police, or his officers or designees.
Section 5: This Resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption.
APPROVED and ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Okeechobee, Florida, on the 17th day of March,
2020.
Dowlin atford, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST: F
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Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
REVIEWED FOR LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
John J` Fumero, City Attorney
RESOLUTION No. 2020-02 PAGE 1 OF 1
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FIS 34974
Phone: (863)763-3372
www. cityofokeechobee. cont
Okeechobee City Council
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Wes Abney
Monica Clark
Bob Jarriel
Bobby Keefe
Order of the Mayor Re-enacting and Extending
the Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19
WHEREAS, over the last several weeks, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued
several Executive Orders, declaring a public health emergency in the State of
Florida and due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and has provided
directives to address the emergency which continue to be in effect; and
WHEREAS, On March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-02 declaring
that a State of Emergency exists in the City of Okeechobee, and authorizing the
Mayor to extend it; and
WHEREAS, mitigating the effects of COVID-19 continues to be a high priority in the City
of Okeechobee.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in the Mayor under City of
Okeechobee Resolution 2020-02 and in order to preserve the public health and
welfare within the City of Okeechobee, it is Ordered that the State of
Emergency enacted by the City Council under Resolution 2020-02 is hereby
re-enacted and continues in effect until March 31, 2020 (the first of three
allowable 7 -day period extensions).
DONE and ORDERED in the City of Okeechobee, Florida on March 24, 2020.
Dowling R. Wat ord, Jr., ayor
ATTEST:
Lane Gamiotea,'CMC, City Clerk
Lane Gamiotea
From: Robert Peterson
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:21 AM
To: Lane Gamiotea; Marcos Montes De Oca
Subject: Local State of Emergency
I've spoken with the Mayor this morning and we've agreed to extend the Local State of Emergency for another 7 days.
You should be receiving a similar email from the Mayor.
Thank You
Chief Peterson
Sent from my Whone
Lane Gamiotea
From: dowlingwatford@okeechobeeford.com
Sent: Tuesday, March 24, 2020 9:16 AM
To: Lane Gamiotea
Cc: Marcos Montes De Oca
Subject: Extension of LSE
After consulting with Police Chief, we agree that the Local State of Emergency should be extended as per
the resolution.
Please let me know if any further action necessary by me or the Chief. Also, please inform the Council of
our action.
Thank you,
Dowling Watford
Mayor
CITY OF OKEECHOBEE
55 SE THIRD AVENUE
OKEECHOBEE, FL 34974
Phone: (863)763-3372
www. cityofokeechobee. com
Okeechobee City Council
Mayor Dowling R. Watford, Jr.
Wes Abney
Monica Clark
Bob .Jarriel
Order of the Mayor Re-enacting and Extending
the Public Health Emergency due to COVID-19
Bobby Keefe
WHEREAS, over the last several weeks, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has issued
several Executive Orders, declaring a public health emergency in the State of
Florida and due to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and has provided
directives to address the emergency which continue to be in effect; and
WHEREAS, On March 17, 2020, the City Council adopted Resolution 2020-02 declaring
that a State of Emergency exists in the City of Okeechobee, and authorizing the
Mayor to extend it; and
WHEREAS, mitigating the effects of COVID-19 continues to be a high priority in the City
of Okeechobee.
NOW, THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in the Mayor under City of
Okeechobee Resolution 2020-02 and in order to preserve the public health and
welfare within the City of Okeechobee, it is Ordered that the State of
Emergency enacted by the City Council under Resolution 2020-02 is hereby
re-enacted and continues in effect until April 7, 2020 (the second of three
allowable 7 -day period extensions).
DONE and ORDERED in the City of Okeechobee, Florida on March 31, 2020.
Dowling R. Wailtfofd, Jr., Mayor
ATTEST:-
Lane
TTEST: Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk
Lane Gamiotea
From: Robert Peterson
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:02 AM
To: Lane Gamiotea; Marcos Montes De Oca; Robin Brock
Subject: LSE
I've spoken with the Mayor this morning and we've agreed to extend the Local State of Emergency for another 7 days.
The Mayor should be contacting you shortly.
Thank You
Chief Peterson
Lane Gamiotea
From:
Dowling Watford
Sent:
Tuesday, March 31, 2020 10:22 AM
To:
Lane Gamiotea
Cc:
Marcos Montes De Oca; Robin Brock; Robert Peterson
Subject:
Extension of LSE
After consulting with Chief Peterson, I would like to extended the Local State of Emergency. Please notify the Council,
and let me know if we need to do anything else.
Thanks,
Dowling Watford