Resolution 2020-110RESOLUTION NO. 2020 - 110
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, ENCOURAGING THE USE OF FACE
COVERINGS IN ALL COLLIER COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDINGS
DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19).
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; 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, Collier County is experiencing a growing rate of people testing positive for
COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the United States Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention ("CDC") has issued guidelines that the general population should wear
face masks to capture the respiratory droplets of infected people to slow the spread of COVID-
19.
NOW THEREFORE, IT IS RESOVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA:
1. Everyone, including employees, residents, employees, vendors, customers and
visitors, is strongly encouraged to wear a face covering within all Collier County Government
Buildings where physical distancing is not possible, unless any of the following are applicable:
• A child is under two years of age;
• An individual has one or more medical conditions or disabilities that prevent wearing a
face covering;
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• An individual is obtaining a service involving the nose or face for which temporary
removal of the face covering is necessary to perform the service;
• An individual works in a profession where use of a face covering will not be compatible
with the duties of the profession;
2. All individuals should follow CDC guidelines on what type of face coverings are
available and should be utilized.
THIS RESOLUTION ADOPTED after motion, second, and majority vote favoring
same this 30th day of June 2020.
ATTEST:
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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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ALTRT L. SA DERS, Chairman
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