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Consider adopting an ordinance to suppress the spread of the Novel Coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2 and the disease it causes, commonly referred to as COVID-19
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Presented By: Chris Brown, City Attorney
Recommendation and Review
This ordinance would limit the number of persons at private or public events to 50. The ordinance is an emergency ordinance which would be in effect for 60 days unless extended by Council. The ordinance exempts religious activities, weddings, and expressive activities. The ordinance provides penalties for violations, specifically the owner or tenant of the property could be charged with a Class 3 misdemeanor and subject to a fine of up to $500.00, and attendees would be subject to a fine of up to $250.00 as a class 4 misdemeanor. Charges would not be placed unless an individual receives a warning from a law enforcement officer and refuses to disperse.