EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-01
AN EXECUTIVE ORDER OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY
OF DUNEDIN, FLORIDA, DECLARING A STATE OF LOCAL
EMERGENCY FOR DUNEDIN DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS
DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19) OUTBREAK AND ITS POTENTIAL
THREAT OF HARM TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY OF
DUNEDIN.
WHEREAS, the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) outbreak poses a
serious potential threat to the residents of Dunedin; and
WHEREAS, to reduce the spread of COVID-19, the United States Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention recommends implementation of community
mitigation strategies to increase containment of the virus, including cancellation of
large gatherings and social distancing in smaller gatherings; and
WHEREAS, it is therefore necessary for the City of Dunedin to take
protective measures to ensure the safety of its residents; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Florida has strongly suggested that
municipalities and private entities limit or postpone mass gatherings; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, provides authority for the City of
Dunedin to declare a State of Emergency allowing the City to waive the procedures
and formalities otherwise required of political subdivisions by law pertaining to:
1. Performance of public work and taking whatever action is necessary
to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the community.
2. Entering into contracts;
3. Incurring obligations;
4. Employment of permanent and temporary workers;
5. Utilization of volunteer workers;
6. Rental of equipment;
7. Acquisition and distribution, with or without compensation of supplies,
materials and facilities;
8. Appropriation and expenditures of public funds.

 WHEREAS, the City Commission of the City of Dunedin duly adopted
Resolution 20-____ on March ___, 2020 providing for declaration of a state of
emergency within the City of Dunedin and authorizing the Executive Order of the
City Manager.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS DECLARED by this Executive Order of the
City Manager of the City of Dunedin this ____ day of March, 2020, that:
Section 1.
Dunedin, Florida.

COVID-19 poses a serious threat to the lives of residents of

Section 2. A state of Local Emergency exists effective the 13th day of
March, 2020, and shall be effective until rescinded for all territory within the legal
boundaries of the City of Dunedin, Florida.
Section 3. The procedures and formalities required by law are hereby
waived as provided in Chapter 252, Florida Statutes.
Section 4. The City Manager of the City of Dunedin may promulgate such
reasonable regulations as she deems necessary to protect life and preserve critical
resources. The regulations may include, but shall not be limited to, the following:
(1) Regulations prohibiting or restricting the movement of vehicles in
order to facilitate the mass movement of persons from critical areas of
the city.
(2) Regulations prohibiting or restricting the movement of persons from
areas deemed to be hazardous.
(3) Recommend the evacuation of all or part of the population from any
stricken or threatened area within the city if she deems this action
necessary for the preservation of life or other disaster mitigation,
response or recovery.
(4) Prescribe routes, modes of transportation and destination in
connection with evacuation.
(5) Control ingress and egress to and from a disaster area, the
movement of persons within the area and the occupancy of premises
therein.
(6) Order a general curfew applicable to such geographical areas of the
city or to the city as a whole as the city manager deems advisable, which
curfew shall be applicable during such hours of the day or night as the
city manager deems necessary in the interest of the public safety and
welfare.

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 (7) Order the closing of all retail liquor stores.
(8) Order the closing of all beer taverns.
(9) Order the closing of all private clubs or their portions wherein the
consumption of intoxicating liquor or beer is permitted.
(10) Order the discontinuance of the sale of beer.
(11) Order the discontinuance of the selling, distributing or giving away of
gasoline or other liquid, flammable or combustible products in any
container other than a gasoline tank properly affixed to a motor vehicle.
(12) Order the closing of gasoline stations or other establishments, the
chief activity of which is the sale, distribution or dispensing of liquid,
flammable or combustible products.
(13) Order the discontinuance of selling, distributing, dispensing or giving
away of any firearms or ammunition of any character whatsoever.
(14) Order the closing of any or all establishments or their portions, the
chief activity of which is the sale, distribution, dispensing or giving away
of firearms or ammunition.
(15) Issue such other orders as are imminently necessary for the
protection of life.

CITY OF DUNEDIN

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Jennifer K. Bramley, City Manager

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Rebecca Schlichter, City Clerk

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

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Thomas J. Trask, Esquire, City Attorney

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