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-'I9 VIRUS; PROVIDING AN
EXPIRATION DATE.
WHEREAS, since l\.4arch '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 of
the Coronavirus ("COVlD-19") pandemic; and
WHEREAS, since N/arch 1, 2020, there have been multiple Executive Orders issued
by Florida Governor Desantis to prevent the spread of COVID-19 throughout the State of
Floridai and
WHEREAS, on March 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 lvlanager 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 69% 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 20-9'1,
known as a "Safer at Home" order that directed Floridians to limit their movements and
personal inleractions outside oftheir 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 O.det 2O-112
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 lo pose a potential
life-threatening siluation 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, 2020;
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 lvlanager due to the COVID-19 threat, and extend the duration of the
previously issued orde(s) until NIay 31, 2020, unless otheMise 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:
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 1. All Public Beach Access parking locations shall remain closed to the public until
further noticed, including beach parking at Bayfront Park.
2. The Quick Point and Overlook Park Parking Lots shall remain closed to the public
until further noticed.
3. The Town's Tennis Center re-opened to members on May 8th subject to limited
number of courts, hours of operation, single play only, and other restrictions to protect
the members and employees. Starting May 18th hours of operation are being
extended and singles only tennis lessons will be available by appointment after
noon each day.
4. The Town's Recreation Center at Bayfront Park and all classes scheduled within that
facility shall remain closed to the public until further noticed.
5. The playground, basketball, pickleball, and tennis courts at Bayfront Park shall
remain closed to the public until further noticed.
6. The issuance of Temporary Use Permits for rentals on Town property shall be
suspended until further noticed.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. All Town Facilities (including Town Hall) shall remain closed to the public until further
notice. Town staff shall remain available and accessible to the public by phone, email,
and appointment, as appropriate.
10.All in person 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 held at Town
Hall are temporarily suspended. Until further noticed, any upcoming Town
Commission Workshops and Advisory Board Meetings/Hearings in May will be
scheduled and publicly noticed on an as needed basis, and will be conducted
using remote/virtual meeting technology. The public is encouraged to view
and participate in all remote/virtual workshops, meetings and hearings. A
remote/virtual Special Workshop Meeting (Budget) of the Town Commission is
scheduled for May 18, 2020, at 9:00 a.m. Remote/virtual meetings of the Planning
& Zoning Board scheduled for May 19 and May 26,2020. A remote/virtual
meeting of the Consolidated Retirement System Board of Trustees is
scheduled for May 20,2020.
11.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.
12.This Orderwill be re-evaluated on or before May 31 , 2020 and shall only apply during
the period of declared local, State, and National emergency caused by COVID-19.

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Trish Shinkle, Tor,vnr,Pgtl
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Thomas Harmer, Town Manager

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