SUBJECT: General Business
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A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie to Clarify the Applicability of Certain Public Health Orders in the Town
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DEPARTMENT: Town Attorney
PRESENTER: Kendra Carberry, Town Attorney
TIME ESTIMATE: 15 min
only required for non-consent items
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution.
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
This resolution clarifies that the "Safer at Home Order" will apply on the Weld County side of Erie, and the slightly more restrictive Boulder County Public Health "Stay at Home Order" will apply on the Boulder County side of Erie.
Additionally, as some residents have asked about short-term rentals (also described as homeowner rentals or privately owned residences for rent), the Resolution clarifies that short-term rentals are not a permitted use anywhere in the Town.
Additional Background
On April 20, Governor Polis held a press conference during which he indicated his intention to let the existing "Stay and Home" order expire on April 26, and to implement a new "Safer at Home" order that is somewhat less restrictive.
On April 24, 2020, the Weld County Board of County Commissioners issued a "Safer at Work" Order allowing all businesses in Weld County to reopen. This Order is less stringent than the State's "Safer at Home" Order.
On April 24, 2020, Boulder County Public Health issued an order extending the State's "Stay at Home" Order through May 8, 2020, but allowing retail businesses to offer curbside pickup. This Order is more stringent than the State's "Safer at Home" Order.
On April 26, 2020, Governor Polis issued the "Safer at Home" Executive Order, which still requires mandatory social distancing. It also restricts or prohibits many activities, including public gatherings of ten persons or more in both public spaces and private commercial venues. It allows Non-Critical Commercial Businesses to allow up to fifty percent (50%) of their employees...
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