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04-14-20-Ordinance-Amending and Renewing the Declaration of Local Disaster-04/14/2020ORDINANCE NO. 04-14-20 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS AMENDING ORDINANCE 03-12- 20 TO RENEW AND CONTINUE THE MAYOR'S REVISED DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER DATED APRIL 9, 2020, ATTACHED HERETO AS EXHIBIT "A"; PROVIDING A REPEALING CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SAVINGS CLAUSE; PROVIDING A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING FOR A PENALTY OF FINE NOT TO EXCEED $1,000.00 AS AUTHORIZED BY STATE LAW FOR EACH OFFENSE; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE. WHEREAS, the City Council, pursuant to its authority under Chapter 418 of the Government Code, adopted Ordinance 03-12-20 renewing and continuing the Mayor's March 25 emergency declaration concerning the COVID-19 virus and prevention of its spread throughout Denton County, and WHEREAS, the Mayor has issued a Revised Declaration dated April 9, 2020 to incorporate revisions to the Denton County Declaration. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS: SECTION 1. That Ordinance 03-12-20 is amended to adopt the Revised Declaration of Local Disaster for Public Health Emergency issued by Mayor Thomas Muir on April 9, 2020, attached hereto as Exhibit "A", is hereby renewed and continued as the Revised Declaration and emergency orders of the City of Sanger, Texas, pursuant to section 418.108 (a) of the Texas Government Code. SECTION 2. That pursuant to Section 418.108 (c) of the Texas Government Code, this ordinance shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary. SECTION 3. That a violation of the orders, rules, restrictions and regulations adopted by this ordinance, as may be amended as provided herein, shall be subject to a fine not to exceed $1,000.00 for each offense as provided by state law. SECTION 4. That all ordinances of the City of Sanger in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed, provided that except as specifically amended hereby, the provisions of Ordinance 03-12-20 shall remain in full force and effect. SECTION 5. That if any section, paragraph, sentence, subdivision, clause, phrase or provision of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of this ordinance as a whole or any part or provision hereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional, illegal, or invalid and shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this ordinance or any other provision of the ordinances of the City of Sanger. SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED,BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXN TH DAY OF -, 2020. APPROVED J City Attorney(RLD/115006) APPROVED: ..ice-�a��• �/l',l-ot�2 THOMAS MUIR, MAYOR ATTEST: CH + RWP E, CITY SECRETARY EXHIBIT A TO ORDINANCE NO.04-14-20 REVISED DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY WHEREAS, beginning in December 2019, a novel coronavirus, now designated SARS-CoV2 which causes the disease COVID-19, has spread through the world and has now been declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization; and, WHEREAS, symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, coughing, and shortness of breath. In some cases, the virus has caused death; and, WHEREAS, extraordinary measures must be taken to contain COVID-19 and prevent its spread throughout the City of Sanger, Texas, including the quarantine of individuals, groups of individuals, and property as well as compelling individuals, groups of individuals, or property to undergo additional health measures that prevent or control the spread of disease; and, WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, the Governor of the State of Texas has declared a state of disaster for the State of Texas; and WHEREAS, the Sanger City Council enacted Ordinance Number 03-12-20 on March 26, 2020, which authorized the Mayor to execute any farther declaration or order necessary to adopt any subsequent Denton County Emergency Orders relating to COVID-19 pandemic; and, WHEREAS, Denton County has issued a revised Order on April 7, 2020. NOW, THEREFORE, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANGER, DENTON COUNTY, TEXAS AND UNDER TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, I, THOMAS MUIR, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, DO HEREBY DECLARE THAT: SECTION 1. A local state of disaster for public health emergency is hereby declared for the City of Sanger, Texas, pursuant to Section 418.108(a) of the Texas Government Code. SECTION 2. Pursuant. to Section 418.108(b) of the Government Code, the state of disaster for public health emergency shall continue for a period of not more than seven days from the date of this declaration unless continued or renewed by the City Council of Sanger, Texas. SECTION 3. Pursuant to section 418.108(c) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster for public health emergency shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Secretary. SECTION 4. Pursuant to Section 418.108(d) of the Government Code, this declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City of Sanger emergency management plan. SECTION 5. Denton County's revised rules and restrictions set out in Exhibit "A" attached hereto are incorporated herein by reference, adopted on April 7, 2020, are adopted by reference made applicable in the City of Sanger. Page 1 CITY OF SANGER REVISED (4-7-2020) DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY TM 114977 SECTION 6. POSTING OF THESE REGULATIONS. The owner, manager, or operator of any facility that is likely to be impacted by these regulations shall post a copy of these regulations onsite and visible to users of the facility and provide a copy to any user of the facility asking for a copy. SECTION 7. SEVERABILITY. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of these regulations or any application of them to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of these regulations. SECTION 8. EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. These regulations shall be effective immediately and continue until they are either renewed, continued, rescinded, superseded, or amended or until they expire pursuant to applicable law. DECLARED this 9tl�tyl,y,pf April 2020. ��� Thomas E. Muir, Mayor City of Sanger, Texas FILED AND ATTESTED with me, The City Secretary of the City of Sanger, Texas on this the 9t' Day of April, 2020 z �'& /-'� z %- Cheryl Pri e, Secretary City of Sanger, Texas Page 2 CITY OF SANGER REVISED (4-7-2020) DECLARATION OF LOCAL DISASTER FOR PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY TM 114977 EXHIBIT A TO MAYOR'S REVISED DECLA.R.A.TION OF 4-9-2020 Hugh Coleman Precinct 1 Ron Marchant Precinct Bobbie J. Mitchell Precinct 3 Dianne Edmondson Precinct 4 Denton County Commissioners Court Judge Andy Eads DISASTER DECLARATION AND EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE DENTON COUNTY COlVIlW[SSIONERS COURT VOIEREAS, pursuant to Texas Government Code Section 418.108, Denton County Judge Andy Eads issued the first Executive Order on March 13, 2020, due to a novel coronavirus now designated SARS- CoV2.which causes the disease COVID-19; and WHEREAS, County Commissioners issued a renewal as a Disaster Declaration on March 17, 2020 in. Court Order 20-020, the first amendment was issued by County Judge through Executive Order on March 18, 2020, and a second amendment was issued by County Judge through Executive Order on March 22, 2020, and a third amendment was issued by County Judge through Executive Order on March 24, 2020; and WHEREAS, the -on-going evaluation of circumstances related to the virus and the updated recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control, Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Denton County Department of Public Health, warrant the March 24, 2020, Order of County Judge Andy Eads be amended; and WHEREAS, an innovative response is required to mitigate the future spread of COVID-19 to protect the citizens and businesses of Denton County and all incorporated and unincorporated areas; and THEREFORE, the March 31, 2020, Executive Order of the Denton County Commissioners Court is hereby CONTINUED as follows: Summary: The virus that causes 2019 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is easily transmitted through person to person contact, malting it essential to slow the spread of the virus. This Order is for supporting the public and private healthcare providers' ability to handle the influx . of new patients and safeguard public health and safety. Due to the risk of the rapid spread of COVID-19 and the need to protect the most vulnerable members of the community, this Order requires all individuals in Denton County to STAY AT HOME except for specific essential activities, conducting essential business, government services or perform essential public infrastructure construction, including housing. UNDER TBE AUTHORTIY OF TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 418.108, DENTON COUNTY JUDGE ANDY FADS AND DENTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT ORDERS: 1. Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on April 7, 2020, this Disaster Declaration shall continue through April 30, 2020, by Order of the Denton County Commissioners Court unless rescinded by the County Judge, pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Government Code: a. All individuals currently living within. Denton County are ordered to STAY AT HOME or their current place of residence. For the purposes of this Order, residences include hotels, motels, shared rentals, and similar Iciffities. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they must at all times as reasonably as possible maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person when they are outside their residence. All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Activities within Denton County (travel outside of Denton County is not prohibited), provide or perform Essential Governmental Functions, or operate Essential Businesses, all activities as defined and authorized in Section 2. b. All businesses operating within. Denton County, except Essential Businesses as defined below in Section 2b, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within. Denton County. To the greatest extent possible, all Essential Businesses shall comply with the Social Distancing Guideline set forth by the CDC, including maintaining six-foot social distancing for both employees and the general public. All golf courses in Denton County shalt close as approved by Denton County Commissioners Court. c. All public or private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or living unit are prohibited, except as otherwise provided herein. Notbing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or living unit (an apartment or house for use by one family). d. Restaurants and beverage bars with or without drive-in or drive -through services and microbreweries, micro -distilleries, or wineries may only provide take out, delivery, or drive -through services as allowed by law. e. Religious services conducted in churches, congregations, and houses of worship are permitted if they cannot be conducted from home or through remote services, so long as Social Distancing is maintained, and existing guidelines set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are followed. Religious services held outdoors whereby individuals remain in their vehicles are strongly encouraged. £ All elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures are prohibited anywhere in Denton County. Hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, dental offices, and other medical fa.citities are directed to identify procedures that are deemed "elective" by assessing which procedures can be postponed or canceled based on patient risk considering the emergency need for the redirection of resources to COVID-19 response. 2. Definitions: a. For purposes of this Order, individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following `Essential Activities" or `Essential Services": i To engage in activities or perforai tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members including pets and livestock (for example, obtaining medical supplies or medication, food, visiting a 2020-04-7- Denton County Dis aster Declaration and Stay at Home Order 2 health care professional, caring for pets or livestock, or obtaining supplies required to work from home). ii. To obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, or to deliver those services or supplies to others (for example, food, pet supply, and any other essential household consumer products, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences. iii. To engage in outdoor activity, provided the individuals comply with social distancing requirements of six feet, except as family units (for example, walking, biking, hiking, or running). The use of public access playground equipment is prohibited. iv. To perform work for an Essential Business or to carry out -activities permitted explicitly in this Order. v. To care for a family member or pet in another household. b. For purposes of this Order, "Essential Businesses" as identified by the National Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Memorandum of Essential Critical Infrastructure document version 2.0 and `Essential Services" as listed by the Texas Division of Emergency Management at wwwtdem.texas.gov/essentialservices and is further expanded upon: i. Essential Healthcare Operations. Healthcare operations, including hospitals, clinics, dentists, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, other healthcare facilities, healthcare. suppliers, mental health providers, substance abuse service providers, blood banks, medical research, laboratory services, or any related and/or ancillary healthcare services. Home -based and residential -based care for seniors, adults, or children is also considered healthcare operations. Healthcare operations also include veterinary care and all health and welfare services provided to animals. This exemption shall be viewed broadly to avoid any impacts on the delivery of.healthcare. Healthcare operations do not include fitness and exercise gyms and similar facilities. Healthcare operations do not include elective medical, surgical, and dental procedures as established in accordance with Subsection 1(f) of this Order. ii. Essential Government Functions. All designated services provided by local governments needed to ensure the continuing operation of the government agencies to provide for the health, safety, and welfare of the public. Further, nothing in this Order shall prohibit any individual from performing or accessing "Essential Government Functions." All Essential Government Functions shall be conducted in compliance with social distancing requirements of six feet, to the extent possible. State or Federal government agencies shall follow State or Federal guidance to the extent possible. iii. Education. The Superintendent, Headmaster, or CEO of a school district, charter school, or private school shall designate school personnel who are essential to the operation and support of distance -learning for students, preparation and distnbutio n of meals to students, and maintenance/cleaning of facilities during the time of this Order. iv. Essential Critical Infrastructure. Work necessary to the operations and maintenance of the critical infrastructure sectors as identified by the National 2020-04-7- Denton County Disaster Declaration and Stay at Home Order 3 Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA), Memorandum of Essential Critical Infrastructure (Version 2.0 March` 28, 2020 attached herein). These include: public works construction, residential and commercial construction, airport operations, water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil refning, roads and highways, public transportation, solid waste collection and removal, Internet, and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web -based services), banks, financial institutions, pawn shops, safety and security related services, retail firearm sales, defense and national security -related operations, essential manufacturing operations provided that they carry out those services or that work in compliance with social distancing requirements of six -feet, to the extent possible. Essential Businesses providing essential infrastructure should implement screening precautions to protect employees, and all activity performed in compliance with Social Distancing Guidelines asset forth by the CDC. v. Essential Retail. Foodservice and essential household staple providers, including, grocery stores, warehouse stores, big -box stores, liquor stores, gas stations, convenience stores, and farmers markets. Food gathering including; frirming, gardening, hunting, fishing, and livestock to the extent allowed by law. Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods, or services directly to residences. Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food, but only for delivery, carry out or drive-thru. Schools and other entities that typically provide free meal services to students or members of the public on a pick-up and take -away basis only. The restriction of delivery or carry out does not apply to cafes and restaurants located v&bin hospitals and medical facilities. Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers. Gas stations, auto -supply, auto, and bicycle repair shops, essential marina services, construction supply stores, and hardware stores. A retail. store supplying essential office products required to work from home. Essential retail does not include furniture stores. vi Providers of Basic Necessities to Economically Disadvantaged Populations. Businesses, including non-profit organizations that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals. vii. Essential Services Necessaryto Maintain Essential Operations of Residences or Other Essential Businesses. Trash and recycling collection, processing and disposal, mail and shipping services, building cleaning, maintenance and security, warehouse/distribution and fulfillment, storage for essential businesses, funeral homes, crematoriums and cemeteries (immediate family members may attend). Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operations of residences and Essential Businesses. Professional services, such as legal services, accounting services, insurance services, property management, real estate services, pet grooming, pet boarding RV sales, and services for housing. 2020-04-7- Denton County Disaster Declaration and Stay at Home Order 4 Businesses that supply other Essential Businesses with support or supplies needed to operate. viii. Automotive Sales: Automobile dealerships may continue online sales; showrooms must remain closed. Appointments for necessary paperwork may be arranged and conducted while practicing social distancing. Virtual test drives shall be used in lieu of traditional test drives. ix. News Media. Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services. x. Childcare Services. Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to work as permitted. 3. Any manufacturer who retools their business for manufacturing and producing ventilators and other medical equipment may qualify .fox an "Essential Business" exemption under this Order. 4. Grocery stores, supermarkets, warehouse stores, hospitals, and medical facilities are experiencing high levels of demand for a large number of products, requiring more deliveries from manufacturers and distribution centers to serve their customers. Many Texas cities and local associations have implemented restrictions on delivery hours to stores to mitigate truck noise and traffic. Due to the need to deliver products as quickly and efficiently as possible during this critical timeframe, this Order hereby suspends all delivery hour restrictions for transport to or from. any entity involved in the selling or distribution of food products, medicine, or medical supplies and equipment in Denton County for the next 60 days. 5. Retail suppliers shall use commonsense rationing of household products and groceries that are in fir ited supply. 6. If someone in ahousehold has tested positive for COVID-19, the household is ordered to isolate at home. Members of the household cannot go to work, school, ' or any other community function until cleared by a medical professional or in accordance with CDC guidance. 7. Nursing homes, retirement, and long-term care facilities are instructed by this Order to prohibit non -essential visitors from accessing their facilities unless to provide critical assistance or for end - of -life visitation. 8. Public and private schools and institutions of higher education are instructed by this Order to review and update their Emergency Management Plans at least 72 hours before students return to a classroom setting. 9. Texas Commissioned Peace Officers are hereby authorized to enforce this Order. A violation of this Order may be punishable through criminal or civil enforcement. A violation of this Order is a Class C misdemeanor punishable by a fine not to exceed $500. Violators of the Order will be issued a citation. The citation will contain written notice of the time and place the person must appear before a magistrate of this state, the name and address of the person charged, and the offense charged. 10. As allowed by Local Government Code 262.024(a)(2), exempt bidding requirments for the purpose of purchasing items necessary to preserve or protect the public health or safety of the residents of the county. This exemption shall remain in effect until a time when the Disaster Declaration is lifted. 11. Nothing in this Order is intended to impose restrictions inconsistent with Order GA-14 or any other order issued by the Governor currently in effect relating to COVID-19. As requested by the Governor in GA-14, all questions relating to a determination of essential services shall be directed to the Texas Division of Emergency Management via email at 2020-04-7- Denton County Disaster Declaration and Stay at Home Order 5 EssentialServices(andem.texas.gov. Information is also available at www.tdenitexas.gov/essentialservices. 12. The County of Denton must promptly provide copies of this Order by posting on dentoncounty.gov. In addition, the owner, manager, or operator of any facility that is likely to be impacted by this Order is strongly encouraged to post a copy of this Order on -site and to provide a copy to any member of the public asking for a copy. If any subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this Order or any application of it to any person, structure, gathering, or circumstance is held to be invalid or unconstitutional by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, then such decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions or applications of this Order. The purpose of this Order is for emergency protective measures, mitigation procedures and response plans to the current public health emergency; DONE IN OPEN COURT, this the 7th day of April 2020, upon motion made by: Hugh Coleman and seconded by Ron Marchant, and five members of the court being present and voting. ANDY EADS, COUNTY JUDGE HUGH COLEN AN, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 1 BOBBIE J. MITCHELL, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 3 RON MARCHANT, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 2 DIANNE EDMONDSON, COMMISSIONER PRECINCT 4 ATTEST: A& BY: RMI LUKE, County Clerk and Ex-Officio Clerk of the Commissioners Court of Denton County 2020-04-7- Denton County Disaster Declaration and Stay at Home Order 6 SECTION 6. That this ordinance shall take effect immediately from and after its passage and the publication of the caption, as the law and charter in such cases provide. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED. BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SANGER, TEXAS, THE DAY OF ejoAd2 2020. APPROVED AS TO FORM: City Attorney(RLD/115006) APPROVED: 1``' , /�itl2 THOMAS MUIR, MAYOR ATTEST: CHtkVW YIE, CITY SECRETARY '-_..'"5'''�`:1";•-•^77„.. -P 0>mp7onCf)> z M*mpcmmmzDO .Koa D-nozD-Wxoo*wm W,' Z o w o m 2 D> 0 ---nmoMG)-U—lmnomz 0 ya /m�noTD'D^ODr7Doc�.00 v V� t J = 0 V VJ < mNa Dmmo-- >OZm a r,) ?m-n�DmZMOO-A -n e%MEN mod mD�7oppNzzp� �>° DZ��oDoy� 0:1 O n-0C/) =O- oDm m O z m �� mm0m�y2, .0 �. 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