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Postpone Indefinitely an Emergency Ordinance Requiring the Public to Utilize Face Coverings in Public Places Within the City of Colorado Springs Due to the Public Health Emergency Caused by the 2019 Novel Coronavirus, and Providing Penalties for Violation Thereof
Presenter:
Richard Skorman, City Council President
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Summary:
This emergency ordinance would require citizens to wear a face covering in most indoor publicly accessible areas in the City of Colorado Springs. Additionally, face coverings would be generally required outdoors in areas in which it is not possible to socially distance a minimum of six (6) feet. The emergency ordinance would be effective upon its passage and continue through August 14, 2020 unless extended by a majority vote of the City Council.
Background:
UPDATE FOR JULY 27, 2020 WORK SESSION AND JULY 28, 2020 FORMAL MEETING:
At its July 13, 2020 Work Session meeting, the Council debated an emergency ordinance requiring citizens to wear face coverings in public places due to increasing Novel Coronavirus cases in the region and within the City of Colorado Springs. At its July 14, 2020 Formal meeting, Council postponed the item until the July 27, 2020 and July 28, 2020 meetings to obtain input from the El Paso County Health Department.
Following the July 13 and 14 meetings, Governor Polis issued a face covering order (Executive Order D 2020 138) effective July 16, 2020 for thirty (30) days. The order applies throughout the State of Colorado, including the City of Colorado Springs. City Council now desires to postpone the emergency ordinance indefinitely at the July 28, 2020 Formal meeting, due to the Governor's order. A postponement indeifinitely effectively disposes of the item permanently. Council may decide to debate and consider a new ordinance regarding face coverings at a later time.
JULY 13, 2020 WORK SESSION INFORMATION:
In accordance with City Charter ? 4-10 and Section 8.7.103 of the Code of ...
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