EXECUTIVE ORDER

OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER

AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY
TOWN MANAGER RESTATING AND EXTENDING CERTAIN
CLOSURES, SUSPENSIONS AND CANCELLATIONS WITHIN THE
TOWN OF LONGBOAT KEY DUE TO THE ONGOING THREAT
FROM THE COVID-l9 VIRUS; PROVIDING AN EXPIRATION DATE.
WHEREAS, since lVlarch 1 , 2020, the State of Florida, and the United States of America,
and Sarasota County have declared a "State of Emergency" due to the onset ofthe Coronavirus
('COVID-19) pandemic; and
WHEREAS, since N,larch '1, 2020, there have been multiple Executive Orders issued by
Florida Governor DeSantis to prevent the spread of COVID-'19 throughout the State of Florida;
and
WHEREAS, on lvlarch 23, 2020, the Town Commission of the Town of Longboat Key
(Town) adopted Resolution 2020-06, affirming the local State of Emergency within the Town
arising from the COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Town Charter, Town Code of Ordinances, and Resolution 2020-06,
delegates to the Town Manager certain emergency administrative and operational authority to
safeguard the lives and property of the Town's residents and visitors during the COVID-19
pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the Town's population is composed of approximately 7,000 full time
residents and 697o of those residents are individuals over the age of 65; and
WHEREAS, the Town's population demographic is considered one of the populations
most susceptible to severe illness and death from the COVID-19 virus; and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91, known
as a "Safer at Home" order that directed Floridians to limit their movements and personal
interactions outside of their homes and only engage in activities deemed "essential" in an effort
to slow the spread of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on April 29, 2020, Governor Desantis issued Executive Order 20-1'12
known as Phase 1: Safe, Smart, Step-by-Step Plan for Florida's Recovery extending and
modifying restrictions regarding individual activity and business services and continues to
reinforce the need to limit personal interactions outside the home.
WHEREAS, the COVID-19 pandemic is a condition that continues to pose a potential life-
threatening situation for the citizens and visitors within the Town and precautionary measures
intended to limit its spread are expected to continue until at least May 15, 202q and
WHEREAS, the purpose of this locally issued Executive Order by the Town Manager is
to affirm and extend certain closures, suspensions, and cancellation orders previously issued
by the Town Manager due to the COVID-19 threat, and extend the duration of the previously
issued orde(s) until May 15, 2020, unless otherwise repealed or extended by the Town
lvlanager or Town Commission.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE TOWN MANAGER FOR THE TOWN

OF LONGBOAT KEY, THAT:
1 . All Public Beach Access parking locations shall remain closed to the public until further
noticed.
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 2. The Quick Point and Overlook Park Parking Lots shall remain closed to the public until
further noticed.
3. The Town's Boat Ramp located at Linley Street reopened to the public at 3:00 p.m. on
April 13,2O2O.
4. The Town's Tennis Centerwill re-open to members on May 8th subject to a limited
number of courts, limited hours of operation, singles play only, and other
restrictions to protect members and employees.
5. The Town's Recreation Center at Bayfront Park and all classes scheduled within that
facility shall remain closed to the public until further noticed.
6. The playground, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts at Bayfront Park shall remain
closed to the public until further noticed.
7. The issuance of Temporary Use Permits for rentals on Town property shall be
suspended until further noticed.
8. Scheduling of certain building permit inspections in interior confined spaces shall be
suspended until further noticed. Alternative methods to provide assurance of code
compliance shall be provided on a case by case basis.
9. Expirations of building permits are tolled for 6 months from the issuance of the
Governor's Executive Order 20-52, issued on March 9, 2020.
10.All Town Facilities (including Town Hall) shall remain closed to the public until further
noticed. Town staff shall remain available and accessible to the public by phone, email,
and appointment, as appropriate.
1 'l . All Town Commission Workshops and Advisory Board Meetings/Hearings of the
Planning & Zoning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustments, Consolidated Retirement
System Board and Code Enforcement Special Magistrate are cancelled until further
noticed. A remote/virtual meeting of the Planning & Zoning Board has been
approved and scheduled for May 26th.
12.The above listed closures, cancellations and suspensions may be amended based upon
additional directives and Executive Orders from Florida's Governor, Sarasota County,
the Department of Health, and/or the Center for Disease Control.
13. This Order will be re-evaluated on or before May 1 5, 2020 and shall only apply during
the period of declared local, State, and National emergency caused by COVID-19.
Approved:

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Thomas Harmer, Town Manager
Town of Longboat Key, Florida

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Trish Shinkle, Town Clerk

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