Agenda 01/12/2021 Item #16D 4 (Extending "Cover-up, Collier" Signage)01/12/2021
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Recommendation that the Board extends the posting of “Cover-Up, Collier!” signage from
December 31, 2020, through the end of the County’s mask mandate at previously designated
locations throughout Unincorporated Collier County by the Florida Department of Health in
Collier County.
OBJECTIVE: To continue to encourage the public to wear masks to impede the transmission of the
COVID-19 virus with the placement of “Cover-Up, Collier!” public service announcement signage in
specific locations throughout Collier County.
CONSIDERATIONS: On September 8, 2020 (Agenda Item #16D16) the Board of County
Commissioners (Board) approved the production and placement by the Department of Health of 554
“Cover-Up, Collier!” signs through December 31, 2020.
As part of the approved $20M Community Health & Services Initiatives Program (CARES Act) the
Florida Department of Health of Collier County, in collaboration with Collier County Community and
Human Services (CHS) Division, had “Cover-up, Collier!” signage produced, in both English and
Spanish, and placed in conspicuous locations to encourage the public to wear face masks, as appropriate.
The Collier County School System, Naples Community Health Systems, and Physicians Regional Health
System provided letters of agreement to participate in this campaign. Signs were produced in two (2)
sizes and placed at approximately one-hundred and forty (140) locations.
The State of Florida has been under a Public Health Emergency since March 1, 2020, and Collier County
has been under a local State of Emergency adopted by the Board since March 16, 2020, in response to
COVID-19. In coordination with CDC guidelines, on July 14, 2020, the Board adopted Emergency
Executive Order No. 2020-05 mandating that individuals wear face-covering in public in certain
circumstances to reduce the spread of the virus. The Board has subsequently voted twice to continue the
mask order, most recently on October 22, 2020, when the current order was approved and authorized
through April 13, 2021.
To continue to encourage Collier County residents and visitors to wear masks the Department of Health in
conjunction with the CHS Division requests the “Cover-Up, Collier!” signage to continue to be on display
until such time as the Board votes to end the mask order or allows it to expire. If approved, the current
signs will remain in place until the ending date of the mask order (currently April 13, 2021). After this
order expires, the Florida Department of Health will mobilize their Environmental Hea lth Team to
remove all signage within seven (7) business days after the recognized end date.
FISCAL IMPACT: There is no Fiscal impact associated with this action.
LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS: This item has been reviewed by the County Attorney, is approved as to
form and legality, and requires majority vote for approval. -JAK
GROWTH MANAGEMENT IMPACT: There is no Growth Management impact associated with this
recommendation.
RECOMMENDATION: To extend the posting of “Cover-Up, Collier!” signage from December 31,
2020, through the end of the County’s mask mandate at previously designated locations throughout
Unincorporated Collier County by the Florida Department of Health in Collier County.
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Prepared By: Hilary Halford, Sr. Grant & Housing Coordinator, Community and Human Services
Division
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COLLIER COUNTY
Board of County Commissioners
Item Number: 16.D.4
Doc ID: 14335
Item Summary: Recommendation that the Board extends an exemption to Section 5.05.05 of the
Collier County Land Development Code for the “Cover-Up, Collier!” signage to continue to be posted
through the end of any mask mandate at previously designated locations throughout Unincorporated
Collier County by the Florida Department of Health in Collier County.
Meeting Date: 01/12/2021
Prepared by:
Title: – Community & Human Services
Name: Hilary Halford
11/30/2020 4:23 PM
Submitted by:
Title: Manager - Federal/State Grants Operation – Community & Human Services
Name: Kristi Sonntag
11/30/2020 4:23 PM
Approved By:
Review:
Community & Human Services Todd Henry CHS Review Skipped 12/28/2020 9:15 AM
Community & Human Services Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Skipped 12/28/2020 9:21 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Joshua Hammond Level 1 Reviewer Completed 12/28/2020 10:09 AM
Community & Human Services Louise Pelletier Additional Reviewer Completed 12/28/2020 11:11 AM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Level 1 Division Reviewer Completed 12/28/2020 11:42 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Level 2 Division Administrator Review Completed 12/29/2020 8:23 AM
Operations & Veteran Services Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Skipped 12/03/2020 3:12 PM
Public Services Department Todd Henry Additional Reviewer Skipped 12/28/2020 9:14 AM
Public Services Department Steve Carnell Additional Reviewer Completed 12/29/2020 9:06 AM
Office of Management and Budget Debra Windsor Level 3 OMB Gatekeeper Review Completed 12/29/2020 9:28 AM
County Attorney's Office Jeffrey A. Klatzkow Level 3 County Attorney's Office Review Completed 12/29/2020 10:12 AM
Budget and Management Office Ed Finn Additional Reviewer Completed 12/29/2020 4:23 PM
County Manager's Office Dan Rodriguez Level 4 County Manager Review Completed 12/30/2020 3:05 PM
Board of County Commissioners MaryJo Brock Meeting Pending 01/12/2021 9:00 AM
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