HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd. 20-005 - REVISEDOrdinance 20-005 (REVISED)
An Emergency Ordinance to Address a Public Health Crisis by Implementing
Certain Measures Which Have Been Deemed Necessary to Slow the Community
Spread of Coronavirus (Covid-19).
Whereas, the City of Brookings has the authority pursuant to SDCL 9-29-1 and SDCL 9-
32-1 to pass ordinances for the purpose of promoting the health, safety, morals, and
general welfare, of the community, and to do what may be necessary for the promotion
of health or the suppression of diseases; and
Whereas, an outbreak of the disease COVID-19, which is caused by the novel
coronavirus, has been confirmed in more than 1 00 countries, including the United
States; and
Whereas, COVID-19 is a severe respiratory disease transmitted by person-to-person
contact, or by contact with surfaces contaminated by the virus. In some cases,
especially among older adults and persons with serious underlying health conditions,
COVID-19 can result in serious illness requiring hospitalization, admission to an
intensive care unit, and death; and
Whereas, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention (CDC), and the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services have declared the outbreak of COVID-19 as a public health emergency; and
Whereas, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency
in response to the global pandemic of COVID-19; and
Whereas, on the same day, Governor Kristi Noem, issued Executive Order 2020-04
which declared a state of emergency to exist in the State of South Dakota in response
to the spread of COVID-19; and
Whereas, numerous cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in South Dakota; and
Whereas, the CDC and health experts have recommended social/physical distancing
and other measures to slow the spread of COVID-19; and
Whereas, social/physical distancing is a method of slowing down or stopping the spread
of a contagious disease by reducing the probability of contact between infected persons
and those not infected in order to minimize disease transmission; and
Whereas, in response to the need to implement social distancing, all schools in the
State of South Dakota have been closed at least through May 6, 2020; and
Whereas, on March 16, 2020, the White House issued guidance recommending that
social gatherings of more than ten people be avoided, and that people avoid eating or
drinking at bars, restaurants and food courts; and
Whereas, the guidance issued by the White House further recommended that in states
with evidence of community transmission, bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms, and
other indoor and outdoor venues where people congregate should be closed; and
Whereas, many states and communities across the country have already implemented
the White House recommendations by ordering all bars, restaurants, food courts, gyms,
and other indoor and outdoor venues where people congregate be closed until the
public health emergency is over; and
Whereas, the failure to successfully implement social distancing will likely result in
higher numbers of infected individuals and has the potential to overwhelm the capacity
of the City's health care providers; and
Whereas, it is important that control measures be taken to reduce or slow down the
spread of CO VI D-19 in order to protect the health and safety of the City's residents,
especially for seniors and those with underlying health conditions that make them
particularly vulnerable to COVID-19; and
Whereas, the City of Brookings adopted Ordinance 20-005 on March 23, 2020 and now
amends Ordinance 20-005 to provide additional COVID-19 Emergency Response
Measures.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, by the City Council of Brookings that:
1. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all restaurants, food courts,
coffee houses, bars, breweries, clubs, cafes and other similar places of public
accommodation offering food and beverages for on-site consumption, including
any alcohol licensees with on-sale privileges, are closed to on-site/on-sale
patrons. These businesses may continue to operate in order to provide take-out,
delivery, curbside service, and drive-thru service. Any business continuing to
operate in order to provide off-site service should implement procedures to
ensure social distancing and operate in compliance with federal and state health
guidance in order to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This closure will remain in
effect through Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
2. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all recreational facilities, public
pools, health clubs, athletic facilities and theaters, including movie theaters and
music or entertainment venues are directed to close and cease operations during
this emergency. This closure will remain in effect through Wednesday, May 6,
2020.
3. Effective at 7:00p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all cigar bars, vaping lounges or
other similar businesses that allow for on-site consumption are directed to cease
allowing on-site consumption, but may continue to offer products for sale to
consume off-site under the same conditions as bars and restaurants outlined in
paragraph #1. This closure will remain in effect through Wednesday, May 6,
2020.
4. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all arcades, bingo halls, bowling
alleys, indoor golf ranges, casinos, indoor climbing facilities, skating rinks, and
other similar recreational or entertainment facilities are directed to close and
cease operations during this emergency. This closure will remain in effect
through Wednesday, May 6, 2020.
5. Effective at 7:00 p.m. Monday, March 23, 2020, all salons, barber shops, and
spas, and other similar facilities are directed to close and cease operations
during this emergency. The closure will remain in effect through Wednesday,
May 6, 2020.
6. The prohibitions and closures in this order do not apply to the following
businesses:
a. Places of public accommodation that offer food and beverages for off-site
consumption, including grocery stores, markets, retail stores that offer food,
convenience stores, pharmacies, drug stores, and food pantries, other than
any portion of such business which offer on-site consumption which would be
subject to the requirements of paragraph #1.
b. Hardware and supply stores.
c. Room service in hotels.
d. Health care facilities, residential care facilities, congregate care facilities, and
correctional facilities.
e. Crisis shelters, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, or other similar institutions.
f. Any emergency facilities necessary for the response to the current public
health emergency or any other community emergency or disaster.
g. Official meetings of the city, schools, county, or state.
h. The operations and meetings of any state or federal courts.
7. Prohibited Activities. Any gathering of more than 1 0 people is prohibited unless
exempted by this Ordinance. Accordingly, social or recreational gatherings of 10
or more persons are prohibited in the City of Brookings. All citizens and visitors of
the City of Brookings must comply with the CDC guidelines of social distancing (6
feet of separation from others and no group gatherings of 10 or more). The
Brookings Police Department is authorized to disperse gatherings of 1 0 or more
persons and issue citations for violations of this provision. This provision does
not prohibit gathering of members of a single household or residence. A "social
or recreational gathering" as that term is used herein, does not include a group of
persons at the following locations:
• Office space, child care facilities, multifamily residential buildings,
or any type of temporary shelter or housing;
• Hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and group living facilities
and other health care facilities;
• Places of worship;
• Stores and pharmacies;
• Any location at which persons purchase supplies or services in
furtherance of their employment.
All places of indoor public amusement, including, locations with museums,
bowling alleys, movie and other theaters, concert and music halls shall be
closed.
8. This ordinance shall remain in effect for an additional period of sixty (60) days, at
which time it shall be automatically repealed unless specifically readopted for an
additional period of time by the City Council. Any dates identified in the ordinance
for closures to automatically end may be adjusted at any time within the sixty (60)
day period covered by this ordinance by a resolution of the City Council.
9. Any violation of this ordinance is subject to the general penalty provision in
Section 1.08 of the Brookings Municipal Code. Each day a violation of this
ordinance is allowed to occur is considered a separate offense.
Be it Further Ordained, that, pursuant to SDCL 9-19-13, this ordinance is necessary for
the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, safety, and welfare of the City
and shall become effective immediately upon passage.
Dated this 8th day of April, 2020.
CITY OF BROOKINGS
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Keith W. Corbett, Mayor
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