Agenda 01/26/2021 Item # 5A (COVID Update)01/26/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation to accept the COVID-19 Status Report.
OBJECTIVE: To keep the Board of County Commissioners (Board) and the public informed regarding
the current status of the COVID-19 pandemic and County government's response and planning efforts.
CONSIDERATIONS: On March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency across
the State of Florida in response to the rapid international and domestic spread of the COVID-19
pandemic.
The Governor subsequently issued a series of executive orders restricting social and business gatherings
consistent with guidance from the federal Centers for Disease Control (CDC). Also, the state began
ramping up testing capacity in an effort to test all suspected cases of the disease in Flor ida and begin
treating and isolating those who test positive for the virus.
This Agenda Item is the recurring biweekly update from the local Department of Health and County staff
regarding local efforts to contain the spread of the virus in Collier County , restore County services and
facilitate the Governor's Executive Order with respect to the phased reopening of the local economy.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal impact associated with this Executive Summary.
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
Item.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This Item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, raises no legal
issues at this time, and requires majority support for action. -JAK
RECOMMENDATION: To accept the COVID-19 Status Report and provide further direction as
appropriate.
Prepared By: James C. French, Department Head, Public Services Department
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 5.A
Doc ID: 13963
Item Summary: Recommendation to accept the COVID-19 Status Report.
Meeting Date: 01/26/2021
Prepared by:
Title: – Public Services Department
Name: Todd Henry
10/21/2020 10:52 AM
Submitted by:
Title: Deputy Department Head - GMD – Public Services Department
Name: James C French
10/21/2020 10:52 AM
Approved By:
Review:
Operations & Veteran Services Kimberley Grant Additional Reviewer Completed 01/05/2021 1:43 PM
Public Services Department James C French Public Services Deapartment Completed 01/08/2021 3:41 PM
Public Services Department James C French PSD Dept Head Review Completed 01/08/2021 3:41 PM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 10/28/2020 8:22 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 10/28/2020 9:39 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 10/28/2020 11:02 AM
County Manager's Office Sean Callahan Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 11/02/2020 12:45 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/26/2021 9:00 AM
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