Resolution No. 2020-22 Confirming Declaration of Emergency Issued and All Emergency Orders and Actions by City Manager for COVID-19 - April 6, 2020 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-22
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
AVENTURA, FLORIDA, CONFIRMING DECLARATION OF
EMERGENCY ISSUED BY THE CITY MANAGER CONCERNING
COVID-19 EMERGENCY; RATIFYING AND APPROVING ALL
EMERGENCY ORDERS AND ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE CITY
MANAGER CONCERNING OR RELATED TO THE COVID-19
EMERGENCY; AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DO ALL
THINGS NECESSARY TO CARRY OUT THE AIMS OF THIS
RESOLUTION; AND PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, the City Manager has issued a Declaration of Emergency within the
City of Aventura on March 12, 2020, and has issued further Emergency Orders to deal
with the emergency and mitigate the harm posed by COVID-19 as referenced therein
and as further described in County, State and Federal declarations concerning COVID-
19.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF AVENTURA, FLORIDA, THAT:
Section 1. Confirmation. In accordance with the recital clause stated above
and incorporated herein, and City Code Section 2-404(b), the City Commission hereby
confirms the Emergency Declaration and subsequent emergency orders as issued by
the City Manager to deal with the emergency and protect the public during the
continuing COVID-19 emergency. Further, the City Manager is hereby authorized to
issue any additional Orders which he finds necessary in accordance with and as
authorized by Chapter 2, Article VIII "Emergency Management" of the City Code and
applicable law.
Section 2. Ratification. The City Commission hereby approves, confirms, and
ratifies any action taken by the City Manager to protect the public from COVID-19 and
to carry on the activities, operations and functions of the City.
Section 3. Implementation. The City Manager is hereby authorized to do all
things necessary and expedient to carry out the aims of this Resolution.
Section 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon adoption.
The foregoing Resolution was offered by Commissioner Shelley, who moved its
adoption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Mezrahi, and upon being put to
a vote, the vote was as follows:
Commissioner Denise Landman Yes
Commissioner Dr. Linda Marks Yes
Commissioner Gladys Mezrahi Yes
Commissioner Robert Shelley Yes
Commissioner Howard Weinberg Yes
Vice Mayor Marc Narotsky Yes
Mayor Enid Weisman Yes
City of Aventura Resolution No. 2020-22
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6t" day of April, 2020.
ENID WEISMAN, MAYOR
ATTEST:
ELLISA L. HORVATH, MMC
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO LEGAL SUFFICIENCY:
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CITY ATTORNEY
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CITY OF AVENTURA
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DECLARATION OF STATE OF EMERGENCY
Jr (COVID-19)
Section 1. Declaration.
In accordance with City Code Section 2-404(a),and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, I hereby declare a
state of emergency within the City of Aventura, Florida.
Section 2. Findings.
(A) The findings of Executive Order Number 20-52 of Governor DeSantis are hereby incorporated
herein.
(B) The findings of Emergency Declaration Order of Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez are hereby
incorporated herein.
Section 3.Effective Date.
This Declaration shall be effective immediately and may be further supplemented from time to time in
accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This Declaration shall be posted and
distributed as provided by City Code Section 2-404(f).
Executed this 12th day of March, 2020.
By:
Ronald J.Wasson,City Manager
City of Aventura, Florida
Copy: Mayor and Commissioners,City Clerk, Police Chief,City Attorney, Department Directors
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ORDER AND
SUPPLEMENT PURSUANT T
DECLARATION STT Y
(COVID-1 )
Section 1. Declaration Supplemented.
In accordance with City Code Section -404, and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, I hereby supplement my
March 12, 2020 declaration of a state of emergency within the City of Aventura, Florida, ("City") as
provided herein.
Section 2. Findings.
(A) The detailed findings of Governor Desantis' Executive Orders Number 20-52, Number 20-68 are
hereby incorporated herein by reference.
(8) The detailed findings ofMiami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez as contained in Emergency Order
07-20, dated March 19, 2020 is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 3. Order:Closure of on-Essential Retail and Commercial Establishments.
(A) All non-essential retail and commercial establishments, including but not limited to nail salons,
beauty salons, barber shops, restaurants (except for delivery and take-out), book stores,jewelry
stores, toy stores, pools, tennis courts, tennis club or facility, music stores, clothing stores, arts
and craft stores, sporting goods stores, furniture, and all gymnasiums and other exercise/fitness
facilities, are ordered closed. With respect to gymnasiums and exercise facilities,this includes all
gymnasiums and exercise/fitness facilities located within any condominium complex facility,
homeowner's association, or other private development.
( ) Essential retail and commercial businesses, which may remain open, are:
1. Healthcare providers, including, but not limited to, hospitals, doctors', and dentists'
offices, urgent care centers, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, physical therapists, mental
health professionals, psychiatrists,therapists, and pharmacies®
2. Grocery stores, supermarkets,food banks,convenience stores,and other establishments
engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet
supply,fresh meats,fish,and poultry,and any other household consumer products(such
as cleaning and personal care products). This authorization includes stores that sell
groceries and also sell other non-grocery products®
. Gas stations and auto-supply, auto-repair,and related facilities;
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4. Banks
5. Hardware stores;
6. Contractors and other tradesmen, appliance repair personnel, exterminators, and other
service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety,
sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other structures;
7. Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes;
8. Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers;
9. Businesses that supply office products needed for people to work from home.-
10. Businesses that ship or deliver groceries,food,goods,or services directly to residences➢
11. Taxis and other private transportation providers providing transportation services via
automobile, truck, bus,or train;
12. Home-based care for seniors, adults,or children;
13. Assisted living facilities, nursing homes,and adult day care centers,and senior residential
facilities;
14. Landscape and pool care businesses, including residential landscape and pool care
services;
15. Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to
work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities should operate under the
following mandatory conditions:
(a) Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer
persons(inclusive of childcare providers for the group);
(b) Children and child care providers shall not change from one
group to another;
N if more than one group of children is cared for at one facility,each
group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix or interact with
each other.
16. Pet supply stores;
17. Telecommunication providers, including sales and repair of computer or
telecommunications devices and the provision of home telecommunications;
18. Waste management services, including collection and disposal of waste; and
(C) This Order does not limit the number of persons who may be physically present performing
services at any location where an essential business is being conducted except as expressly set
forth herein or otherwise governed by any State or Federal order or regulation. Employers and
employees are required, to practice social distancing, such as keeping six feet between persons
and limiting group size to less than ten (10) people.
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Section 4. Order: Curfew
In order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare, including the mitigation of the spread of the
COVID-19 virus, a curfew shall be established within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Aventura. The
curfew shall commence March 19, 2020 and continue until further notice between the hours of 11:00 pm
and 5:00 am,within the jurisdictional limits of the City of Aventura. No person shall be outside in this area
during the curfew hours either as a pedestrian or by means of a vehicle, unless such person is providing
police, fire, or other governmental services, providing assistance expressly requested by police, fire, or
governmental personnel, or participating in, going to, or returning from a place of work or occupation.
No person shall occupy this outside area during the curfew hours except upon authorization of the City of
Aventura Police Department. This shall not prohibit a person from simply walking a dog in the vicinity of
the residence at which the dog is maintained.
Section S. Effective Date.
This Order and supplement to Declaration shall beeffective as of // pm, March 19, 2020, and may be
further supplemented from time to time in accordance with Article Vill of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This
document shall be posted and distributed as provided by City Code Section 2-404(f).
Executed this 19th day of March, 2020.
Ronald J. \6 son, ity Manager
City of AVE t a Ic ida
Copy: Mayor and Commissioners, City Clerk, Police Chief, City Attorney, Department Directors
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CITY OF AVE TURP,
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ORDER
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ADOPTINGLES USE OF
COMMUNICATIONS MEDI TECHNOLOGY LIC
MEETINGS DURINGLT
Section 1. Declaration Supplemented.
In accordance with City Code Section 2-404, and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, I hereby further
supplement my March 12, 2020 declaration of a state of emergency within the City of Aventura, Florida,
("City")as provided herein.
Section 2. Findings.
(A) On March 2 , 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20- , "Emergency Management-
C VID-19 Local Government PublicMeetings"; and
(13) Pursuant to Executive Order 20- ,the quorum requirements for public meetings are suspended,
and the City is authorized to hold public meetings through the use of communications media
technology, subject to the adoption of rules pursuant to Section 12 .54(5)( )2, Fla.Stat.
Section 3. Rules of Procedure for Public Meetings Utilizing Communications Media Tec n I
(A) Prior to the commencement of any City public meeting, the City shall post notice of the meeting
in a manner consistent with Section 256.011, Florida Statutes. The notice shall also include
instructions on how to access the public meeting either via telephone,video conference,or other
communications media technology utilized by the City.
(6) As used in this Order, "communications media technology" means the electronic transmission of
printed matter,audio,full-motion video,freeze-frame video,compressed video,and digital video
y any method available.
(C) If a public meeting provides for the opportunity for public comment,the notice shall also include
instructions regarding how members of the public may submit comments or questions to be read
at the public meeting.
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(D) The City Clerk shall insure that the public meeting complies with all requirements of Section
286.011, Florida Statutes, which have not otherwise been suspended or waived pursuant to
Executive Order 20- (e.g.,the preparation of minutes, etc.).
Section 4. Effective Date.
This Order and supplement to Declaration shall be effective as of 5 pm, March 20, 2020, and maybe
further supplemented from time to time in accordance with Article VIII of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This
document shall be posted and distributed as provided by City Code Section 2-404(f).
Executed this 201h day of MarchI, 2020.
By:
Ronald J. s an, City Manager
City of Ave ura, Florida
Copy: Mayor and Commissioners,City Clerk, Police Chief, City Attorney, Department Directors
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CITY OF AVE TURA
OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER
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ORDER AND SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION F
STATE OF EMERGENCY
"SAFER AT E"
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, I, as City Manager of the City of Aventura® promulgated an
Emergency Order which, among other requirements, closed non-essential retail and commercial
establishments within the City of Aventura ("City"), and established a curfew within the jurisdictional
limits of the City®and
WHEREAS,Section 2-404 of the City®s Code of Ordinances authorizes the City Manager,to adopt
emergency orders which may include, but are not limited to, curfews, declaration of certain areas being
off limits® an
WHEREAS, numerous counties, municipalities, and at least four states have adopted versions o
®'stay at home" or"safer at home" orders designed to protect the health and well-being of residents,to
create social distancing, and minimize contact in an effort to limit community spread of C VI -19jnovel
Coronavirus,
THEREFORE, as City Manager for the City of Aventura, Florida, and pursuant to the authority
vested in me under Section 2-404 of the City of Aventura Code of Ordinances(the"City Code"),as well as
that certain City of Aventura Declaration of State of Emergency,dated March 12,2020,and Supplemental
Orders, l hereby ORDER and PROMULGATE the following additional emergency measures:
Section 1. Declaration Supplemented.
In accordance ith City Code Section 2-404, an Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the Declaration of the
State of Emergency within the City of Aventura®dated March 12,2020,and the Supplemental Order dated
March 19, 2020 (Business Closures and Curfew), are hereby re-affirmed, remain in full force and effect,
and are further supplemented pursuant to this Order,as provided herein:
Section 2. Findings.
(A) On March 20,2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 2 - , "Emergency Management-
COVID-19 Local Government PublicMeetings"; and
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( ) Pursuant to Executive Order ® ,the quorum requirements for public meetings are suspended,
and the City is authorized to hold public meetings through the use of communications media
technology, subject to the adoption of rules pursuant to Section 120.54(5)(b)2, la.Statm and
(C) This Order is given because of the propensity of COVIN- 9 virus to spread person to person and
also because the virus physically is causing property damage due to its proclivity to attach to
surfaces for prolonged periods of time.
Section 3.Safer At Home
(A) Subject to the exceptions contained herein, it is str n I recommended that an residents of t
City o
Aventurastay in their homes.
(B) All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a residence are
prohibited,except as provided herein.
(C) The following activities are exempt from the Safer at Home Order requirements:
1. Outdoor Recreational Activities. Residents and visitors may engage in outdoor
activity and recreation in areas not otherwise closed to the public pursuant to the
City's prior Order Closing on-Essential Retail and Commercial Establishments
dated March 19, 2020, provided that the individuals maintain a distance of at
least six ( ) feet between each other, including, without limitation, walking,
hiking, running,or cycling.
2. Personal Support Activities. Residents and visitors should limit any travel to and
from their homes to only provide care for or support for a friend,family member,
or pet in another household.
. Government Employees and Emergency Personnel. All first responders, gang
and crisis intervention workers, public health workers, emergency management
personnel, emergency dispatchers, law enforcement personnel and related
contractors, persons working for emergency services providers, and government
employees performing work in the course and scope of their employment are
categorically exempt from this Order.
. Observance of Social Distancing Practices. As to all activities permitted under
this Order, residents and visitors shall adhere to social distancing practices, such
as maintaining a distance of at least six( )feet away from others,washing hands
with soap and water for at least twenty seconds or using hand sanitizer,covering
coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands), regularly cleaning i
touch surfaces, and not shaking hands. Residents and visitors are strongly
encouraged to limit all of their travel, except as absolutely necessary. Persons at
high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and people who are sick are strongly
encouraged to say in their residence to the extent possible, except as necessary
to seek medical care.
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( ) Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of the Declaration of the State of
Emergency, and any Supplemental OrderP including this Order, shall be subject to such fine or
imprisonment or both as provided y section 1-11 of the City Code. Each day that a violation shall
continue to exist shall constitute a separate offense.
Section 4.Effective Date.
This Order and Supplement to Declaration shall beeffective as of , March 24, 2020, and may be
further supplemented from time to time in accordance with Article Vill of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This
document shall be posted and distributed as provided by City Code Section 2-4 ( ).
Executed this 2,rh day of March, 2020.
By:_
Ronald J. Wasffa,
city Manager
City of Aventulorida
Copy, Mayor and Commissioners,City Clerk, Police Chief,City Attorney, DepartmentDirectors
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SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION
STATE OF EMERGENCY
"BUSINESSCLOSURES"
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, I, as City Manager of the City of Aventura, promulgated an
Emergency Order which, among other requirements, closed non-essential retail and commercial
establishments within the City of Aventura ("City"), and established a curfew within the jurisdictional
limits of the City; and
WHEREAS, Section 2-404 of the City's Code of Ordinances authorizes the City Manager,to adopt
emergency orders which may include, but are not limited to, curfews, declaration of certain areas being
off limits; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, 1 issued a Supplement to the Declaration of Emergency requiring
all non-essential retail and commercial establishments to close, and established a curfew ("Business
Closure Order"); and
on March 24, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20- 2, directing all
persons who enter the State of Florida from New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut to Isolate for a period
of 14 days in an effort to slow the spread of the Coronavirus; and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-83, directing all
persons over 65 years of age to stay home and take such other measurers as necessary to limit their risk
of exposure to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, in light of the Governor's recent Executive Orders, and the spread of the Coronavirus
inMiami-Dade County, and the City of Aventura, I find that it is necessary to supplement the previously
issued City Business Closure Order to clarify that all construction activities at residential properties should
e curtailed.
THEREFORE, as City Manager for the City of Aventura, Florida, and pursuant to the authority
vested in me under Section 2-404 of the City of Aventura Code of Ordinances(the "City Code"),as well as
that certain City of Aventura Declaration of State of Emergency,dated March 12,2020,and Supplemental
Orders, I hereby ORDER and PROMULGATE the following additional emergency measures:
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Section 1. Declaration Supplemented.
In accordance with City Code Section 2-404, and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the Declaration of the
State of Emergency within the City of Aventura,dated March 12,2020,and the Supplemental Order dated
March 1 ,2020("Business Closure Order")are hereby re-affirmed, remain in full force and effect,and are
further supplemented pursuant to this Order, as provided herein:
Section 2. Findings.
(A) The detailed findings of Governor Desantis' Executive Orders Number 20-52, Number 20-68,
Number 20-82,and 20-83 are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
(B) The detailed findings of Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez as contained in Emergency Order
07-20,dated March 1 , 2020 is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(C) This Order is given because of the propensity of COVID-19 virus to spread person to person and
also because the virus physically is causing property damage due to Its proclivity to attach to
surfaces for prolonged periods of time.
Section 3. Order: Closure of Non- Essential Retail and Commercial Establishments:
The Business Closure Order dated March 1 , 2020, is hereby amended, by amending Section 3 of the
Business Closure Order to read, in its entirety, as follows:
( ) All non-essential retail and commercial establishments, including but not limited to nail salons,
beauty salons, barber shops, restaurants(excepvfor delivery andtake-out), book stores,jewelry
stores, toy stores, pools, tennis courts, tennis club or facility, music stores, clothing stores, arts
and craft stores, sporting goods stores, furniture, and all gymnasiums and other exercise/fitness
facilities,are ordered closed. With respect to gymnasiums and exercise facilities,this includes all
gymnasiums and exercise/fitness facilities located within any condominium complex facility,
homeowner's association, or other private development.
(B) Essential retail and commercial businesses which are exempt and which may remain open are:
1. Healthcare providers, including, but not limited to, hospitals, doctors', and dentists'
offices, urgent care centers, clinics, rehabilitation facilities, physical therapists, mental
health professionals, psychiatrists,therapists, and pharmacies, All first responders,gang
and crisis intervention workers, public health workers, emergency management
personnel, emergency dispatchers, law enforcement personnel and related contractors,
persons working for emergency services providers, and government employees
performing work in the course and scope of their employment are categorically exempt
from this Order.
2. Grocery stores, supermarkets,food banks,convenience stores,and other establishments
engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet
supply,fresh meats,fish,and poultry,and any other household consumer products(such
as cleaning and personal care products). This authorization includes stores that sell
groceries and sell other non-grocery products®
3. Gas stations and auto-supply, auto-repair, and related facilities®
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4. Banks
5. Hardware stores;
. Contractors and other tradesmen, appliance repair personnel, exterminators, and other
service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety,
sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other structures;
7. Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes;
g. Laundromats, dry cleaners,and laundry service providers;
9. Businesses that supply office products needed for people to work from home;
1 . Businesses that ship or deliver groceries,food,goods,or services directly to residences;
11. Taxis and other private transportation providers providing transportation services via
automobile,truck, bus, or train;
12. Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children;
13. Assisted living facilities, nursing homes,and adult day care centers,and senior residential
facilities;
14. Landscape and pool care businesses, including residential landscape and pool care
services;
15. Childcare facilities providing services that enable employees exempted in this Order to
work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities should operate under the
following mandatory conditions:
(a) Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer
persons(inclusive of childcare providers for the group);
( ) Children and child care providers shall not change from one
group to another;
(c) If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility,each
roup shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix or interact with
each other.
1 . Pet supply stores;
17. Telecommunication providers, including sales and repair of computer or
telecommunications devices and the provision of home telecommunications;
18. Waste management services, including collection and disposal of waste; and
(C) This Order does not limit the number of persons who may be physically present performing
services at any location where an essential business is being conducted except as expressly set
forth herein or otherwise governed by any State or Federal order or regulation. Employers and
employees are required, to practice social distancing, such as keeping six feet between persons
and limiting group size to less than ten (1 ) people.
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(D) !Recommendation to Curtail Construction Related Activities to Residential Properties
1, Contractor Services: Consideration is recommended at this time that contractor services
being carried out it inprivate residential properties (Apartment Units! a limited to
only EMERGENCY REPAIRS at this time (such as plumbing/air conditioning a er�encies
etc.}.Those who choose to have contractors in their homes should consider the gossile
i pact to them and their families when they have outside workers into their residences.
In the best interests of the safety and health for your famirles.and building and to reduce
the chance-of an exposure to Corona/C VID-1 , we ask that everyone consider this
recommendation.
. All exterior interior construction related activities connected with building maintenance,
common areas and lansca ink would still be allowed unless buildine management
decides otherwise.This is a recommendation only at this time.
Section . Enforcement
Any person,firm or corporation who violates any provision of the Declaration of the State of Emergency,
and any Supplemental Order, including this Order, shall be subject to such fine orimprisonment or both
as provided y section 1-11 of the City Code. Each day that a violation shall continue to exist shall
constitute a separate offense.
Section S.Effective Date.
This Order and Supplement to Declaration shall beeffective as o � pm, March 25, 2020, and may be
further supplemented from time to time in accordance with Article VIN of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This
document shall be posted and distributed as provided City Code Section 2-404(fj.
Executed this 25$"day of March, 2020.
By:
Ronald 1. as on, City Manager
City of Av r ura, Florida
Copy: Mayor and Commissioners,City Clerk, Police Chief,City Attorney, Department Directors
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ORDER AND
SUPPLEMENT TO DECLARATION
STATE OF EMERGENCY
FIRST AMENDMENT T
"SAFER TORDER
on March 19, 2020, I, as City Manager of the City of Aventura, promulgated an
Emergency Order which, among other requirements, dosed non-essential retail and commercial
establishments within the City of Aventura ("City"), and established a curfew within the jurisdictional
limits of the City; and
Section 2-404 of the City's Code of Ordinances authorizes the City Manager, to adopt
emergency orders which may include, but are not limited to, curfews, declaration of certain areas being
off limits; and
WHEREAS, on March 1 , 2020, 1 issued a Supplement to the Declaration of Emergency requiring
all non-essential retail and commercial establishments to close, and established a curfew ("Business
Closure Order"), and
on March 24, 2020, 1 issued Order and Supplement to Declaration of State of
Emergency "Safer at Home," in order to protect the health and well-being of residents, to create social
distancing, and minimize contact in an effort to limit community spread of COVI -19/novel Coronavirus®
and
after further analysis of the State of Emergency and the need to further insure the
safety of individuals, I am issuing this First Amendment to the Supplement to Safer at Home Order to
provide for specific requirements for the operation of valet services at all businesses and residential
developments within the City.
THEREFORE, as City Manager for the City of Aventura, Florida, and pursuant to the authority
vested in me under Section 2-404 of the City of Aventura Code of Ordinances(the "City Code"),as well as
that certain City of Aventura Declaration of State of Emergency,dated March 12,2020,and Supplemental
Orders, as supplemented by the March 24, 2020 Supplemental Order("Safer at Home"), I hereby ORDER
and PROMULGATE the following additional emergency measures:
Section . Declaration Supplemented.
In accordance with City Code Section 2-404, and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the Declaration of the
State of Emergency within the City of Aventura, dated March 12, 2020, the Supplemental Order dated
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March 19, 2020 ("Business Closure Order"), and the Supplemental Order("Safer at Home") dated March
24, 2020, are hereby re-affirmed, remain in full force and effect, and are further supplemented pursuant
to this Order, as provided herein:
Section 2. Findings.
(A) The detailed findings of Governor Desantis' Executive Orders Number 20-52, Number 20-68,
Number 20-82, and 20-83 are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
(B) The detailed findings of Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez as contained in Emergency Order
07-20, dated March 19, 2020 is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(C) This Order is given because of the propensity of COVID-19 virus to spread person to person and
also because the virus physically is causing property damage due to its proclivity to attach to
surfaces for prolonged periods of time.
Section 3. Order: Closure of Non- Essential Retail and Commercial Establishments:
The Safer at Home Order dated March 24, 2020, is hereby amended, by amending Section 3 to include a
new Section 3(D), "Valet Services"to provide the additional provisions as follows:
LQ) Valet Services. All Residential Multifamily Buildings/Businesses in Aventura with Valet
will allow residents of the building to self-park, and will nolongerrequire residents who want to self-par
to use the valet services.The resident shall have the right, at their sole and absolute discretion to decide
whether to utilize the valet service.Valet service employees who do park vehicles will be required to have
Personal Protective,Equipment to prevent the spread of Corona/COVID-1_9 Required
equipment
include but not be limited to: Facemask,Gloves, Hand Sanitizer and Dis-Infective WipLs.
Section 4. Enforcement
Any person, firm or corporation who violates any provision of the Declaration of the State of Emergency,
and any Supplemental Order, any Amended Supplemental Order, including this Order, shall be subject to
such fine or imprisonment or both as provided by Sections 1-14 and 2-333 of the City Code,or any other
applicable penalty provision. Each day that a violation shall continue to exist shall constitute a separate
offense.
Section S. Effective Date.
This Order and Supplement to Declaration shall be effective as of pm, March 30, 2020, and may be
further supplemented from time to time in accordance with Article Vill of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This
document shall be posted and distributed as provided by City Code Section 2-404(f).
Executed this 301h day of March 2020.
By:
Ronald J. #son, City Manager
City of Aventura, Florida
Copy: Mayor and Commissioners, City Clerk, Police Chief, City Attorney, Department Directors
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"SAFER T "ORDER
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, 1, as City Manager of the City of Aventura, promulgated an
Emergency Order which, among other requirements, closed non-essential retail and commercial
establishments within the City of Aventura ("City"), and established a curfew within the jurisdictional
limits of the City® and
WHEREAS, Section 2-404 of the City's Code of Ordinances authorizes the City Manager, to adopt
emergency orders which may include, but are not limited to, curfews, declaration of certain areas being
off limits; and
WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, 1 issued a Supplement to the Declaration of Emergency requiring
all non-essential retail and commercial establishments to close, and established a curfew ("Business
Closure Order")® and
WHEREAS, on March 24, 2020, 1 issued Order and Supplement to Declaration of State o
Emergency "Safer at Home," in order to protect the health and well-being of residents, to create social
distancing, and minimize contact in ane ort to limit community spread of COVID-1 /novel Coronavirus®
and
WHEREAS, after further analysis of the State of Emergency and the need to further insure the
safety of individuals, I am issuing this First Amendment to the Supplement to Safer at Home Order to
provide for specific requirements for the operation of valet services at all businesses and residential
developments within the City.
THEREFORE, as City Manager for the City of Aventura, Florida, and pursuant to the authority
vested in me under Section 2-404 of the City of Aventura Code of Ordinances(the"City Code"),as well as
that certain City of Aventura Declaration of State of Emergency,dated March 12,2020,and Supplemental
Orders, as supplemented by the March 24, 2020 Supplemental Order("Safer at Home"), I hereby ORDER
and PROMULGATE the following additional emergency measures:
Section 1. Declaration Supplemented.
In accordance with City Code Section 2-404, and Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, the Declaration of the
State of Emergency within the City of Aventura, dated March 12, 2020, the Supplemental Order dated
March 19, 2020 ("Business Closure Order"), and the Supplemental Order("Safer at Home") dated March
24,2020, are hereby re-affirmed, remain in full force and effect, and are further supplemented pursuant
to this Order,as provided herein:
Section 2. Findings.
(A) The detailed findings of Governor Desantis' Executive Orders Number 20-52, Number 20-68,
Number 20-82,and 20® are hereby incorporated herein by reference.
(B) The detailed findings of Miami-Dade County Mayor Gimenez as contained in Emergency Order
07-20,dated March 19,2020 is hereby adopted and incorporated herein by reference.
(C) This Order is given because of the propensity of COVID-19 virus to spread person to person and
also because the virus physically is causing property damage due to its proclivity to attach to
surfaces for prolonged periods of time.
Section 3. Order: Closure of Non- Essential Retail and Commercial Establishments:
The Safer at Home Order dated March 24, 20208 is hereby amended, by amending Section 3 to include a
new Section 3(D), "Valet Services"to provide the additional provisions as follows:
(D) Valet Services. It is recommended that all Residential Multifaffli
Ily Buildin s/Businesses in Aventury
with Valet Services make reasonable accommodations to allow visitors and residents of the building
to sel Valet service gnplo ees
who spark vehicles will be required to have Personal Protective Euirrent P"PPE"�, and follow DC
guidelines to prevent the spread of CoronafC®VID-19. Rei�uired PPE should include anv of the
following if and when available;facerr7asks.doves, hand sanitizer. disinfecting wipes, and any ether �~
recommended PPE.
Section 4.Enforcement
Any person,firm or corporation who violates any provision of the Declaration of the State of Emergency,
and any Supplemental Order, any Amended Supplemental Order,including this Order,shall be subject to
such fine or imprisonment or both as provided by Sections 1-14 and 2-333 of the City Code,or any other
applicable penalty provision. Each day that a violation shall continue to exist shall constitute a separate
offense.
Section 5. Effective Date.
This Order and Supplement to Declaration shall be effective as of am, March 31, 2020, and may be
further supplemented from time to time in accordance with Article Vill of Chapter 2 of the City Code.This
document shall be posted and distributed as provided by City Code Section 2-404(f).
Executed this 31'day of March, 2020.
By:
Ronald J. W n,City Manager
City of Aventura, Florida
Copy: Mayor and Commissioners,City Clerk, Police Chief,City Attorney, Department Directors