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EMERGENCY/EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.2020 - 0 2
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, MANDATING CERTAIN PROTOCOLS WITH
RESPECT TO COLLIER COUNTY BEACH ACCESS
WHEREAS, COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a virus that spreads rapidly
from person to person, which may result in serious illness or death, and which constitutes a clear
and present danger to the health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, Governor DeSantis declared a Public Health Emergency
as a result of COVID-19, and on March 9, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-
52, declaring a State of Emergency as a result of COVID-19, which has been supplemented by
subsequent Executive Orders all relating to the threat of COVID-19, which Orders are
incorporated herein; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020,the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County,
Florida adopted Proclamation/Resolution No. 2020-50 declaring a state of emergency due to
COVID-19 for all territory within the legal boundaries of Collier County; and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Sec. 252.38 provides that "Safeguarding the life and
property of its citizens is an innate responsibility of the governing body of each political
subdivision of the state;" and
WHEREAS, Florida Statutes Sec. 252.46 provides in relevant part that "In accordance
with the provisions of Chapter 120, the political subdivisions of the state...are authorized and
empowered to make, amend, and rescind such orders and rules as are necessary for emergency
management purposes..." so long as such powers are not in conflict with the State; and
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2020, during a regular meeting of the Collier County Board of
County Commissioners the Board discussed concerns regarding members of the public failing to
practice proper CDC guidance protocols regarding appropriate "social distancing" at Collier
County Beaches during the past Mother's Day weekend; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners believes that these protocols are
necessary for the health, safety and welfare of the County residents and the general public.
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NOW THEREFORE, IT IS ORDERED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY,FLORIDA,that:
1. The following mandates shall govern access to Collier County Beaches until
ordered otherwise
a. Monday through Friday weekday hours shall continue on the current regular
hours of operation,with no further restrictions.
b. Weekends, consisting of Saturdays and Sundays, shall be opened from 7:00
a.m. up until 11:00 a.m. (closing hour) and then re-open at 5:00 p.m. through
sunset. During the weekends all County parking garages, lots and facilities
shall be limited to access only by County residents whose vehicles have
Collier County/City of Naples beach parking passes.
c. Memorial Day weekend shall consist of Saturday, Sunday and Monday (May
25, 2020) and the restrictions set forth in subsection (b) above, shall all be in
effect.
2. The above mandates are hereby ordered to be followed immediately.
3. Effective Date; Duration. This Order shall remain in effect unless terminated
by a subsequent Order.
4. This Order applies to the unincorporated areas within Collier County.
THIS ORDER ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring same this
12th day of May,2020.
ATTEST: - BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CRYSTAL K. KINZEL,,CLERK COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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By. , � By.
Attest as-to C airnin'S ,Dep ty lerk BURT L. SAUNDERS, Chairman
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Appro i t` f� jn -.ality:
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Jeffrey ';!Kla L' ow, County Attorney
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