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County Manager?s Fax Finance/Purchasing Fax (575) 648?4182 (575) 648-2381 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART ONE- GENERAL CON DITIONS INTRODUCTION 2 SURVEY OF RESIDENTS 3-4 HEALTH TESTING 5 TRIGGER POINTS 6 PART TWO- PHASES PROGRESSION BETWEEN PHASES 7 GUIDANCE TO ALL PHASES 7 PHASE ONE 8-9 PHASE TWO 10?11 LIMITATION AND GUIDANCE FOR THE VULNERABLE 12 PART THREE- COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND EDUCATION COVID-19 AWARENESS, RESPONSE, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT 13 PART FOUR- BUSINESS RECOMMENDATIONS BASED ON INDUSTRY SCHOOLS 14 GENERAL BUSINESS GUIDELINES 15 RESTAURANT BAR DISTILLERY WINERIES RACETRACK 16-17 OUTDOOR RECREATION 18-20 PERSONAL CARE HEALTH SERVICES 21 TRADITIONAL LODGERS AND SHORT-TERM RENTALS 22 PART FOUR- ORGANIZATIONS ENTITY PLANS VILLAGE OF RUIDOSO 22-25 VILLAGE OF CAPITAN 26-30 VILLAGE OF CORONA 31-32 CITY OF RUIDOSO DOWNS 33-36 COUNTY OF LINCOLN 37-38 RUIDOSO MIDTOWN ASSOCIATION 39 EASTERN NEW MEXICO UNIVERSITY- RUIDOSO 40 APPENDIX TOURISM SNAPSHOT 41-45 RUIDOSO DOWNS RACETRACK CASINO A-K C- LETTER FROM DR. OTERO RUIDOSO VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Introduction The County of Lincoln, along with the Village of Ruidoso, Capitan, Corona, and Ruidoso Downs have developed a regional plan to serve as a road map for safely reopening in the wake ofthe health crisis. Developing a plan to reopen the local economy involves the delicate balancing of several equally important factors. First, we should protect the health of our residents and tourists, especially the health of the most vulnerable population. Second, the law requires us to protect the civil and economic rights of all people. In considering the health and economics, we should keep in mind the unique demographics of Lincoln County. For example, while 19,572 full?time residents call Lincoln County home, the population often swells to three times that number during the high season. Also, the median age in Lincoln County is 50 years old, but 29% of our residents are 65 years old or older, a significant percentage considering the risks posed by the to the older population as well as those with underlying health issues. In developing and implementing this plan, Lincoln County and its partners will continue to monitor the trajectory of positive cases and analyze reports and statistics related to positive cases in adjacent counties, and surrounding states and Mexico. We will also monitor the travel habits of our residents, guests here for work reasons, and tourists, in an effort to mitigate community spread of the virus. There have been many recommendations from the medical professions regarding the impacts of See EXHIBIT-3 from the Chief of Staff, Dr. Otero with the Lincoln County Medical Center. He offers guidance for individuals to improve their health during the outbreak of This plan is intended to be a living document that will evolve with the new directives given from the Governor and as conditions change. County of Lincoln Guidelines The County of Lincoln has survived many hardships throughout our long history. We will survive this crisis, too. Our communities are as diverse as they are distanced. Everyone needs to be able to survive and eventually prosper. We still have the need, and will for some time, for caution and planning. This document and what follows supports our business partners and by no means is a mandate to be heavily enforced. Most businesses throughout the County are within incorporated areas of the various municipalities and should consider the guidelines set forth, respectively. Our business partners who are NOT in an incorporated area should follow the ?General Business Reopening Guidelines? included herein, including historic Lincoln. Senior Centers PHASE ONE: 0 All employees should wear PPE. - Health assessments (temperature scan/ cough/ flu like should be conducted for all employees at the beginning of each shift. 0 Make hand sanitizer readily available. I In establishments where customers wait in a line, non-household member customers should remain physically distanced. - Waiting areas where adequate physical distancing may not be maintained should be closed. - Customers should be encouraged to call for a reservation or an appointment, or establishments should use an online wait listing application. a Physical distancing of 6 feet should be maintained between non-congregate customers. I A reduction in capacity of 50% of total occupancy. A reduction of seating in service and waiting areas. 0 Management of waiting areas and waiting lines; or 0 Systems that reduce the amount of contact time between customers and staff. PHASE TWO: 0 An increase in capacity to 75% ofthe total occupancy load. 0 Group size has increased from 10 people to 50 people. 0 All other provisions remain the same as Phase One for general business operations. PHASE THREE: 0 Return to normal operations. 37 County of Lincoln Guidelines Continued Specialty businesses which may need further direction can look at more fitting direction listed within other sections of this document. If a business cannot find the assistance within this plan, please contact the county. One area that is vital to the livelihood of the county is agriculture. They have always been the epitome of ?Social Distancing?, and they may have some other challenges this plan does not address. The New Mexico Department of Agriculture is offering assistance and can be reached through the following. Contact: 575-645?3007 email nmagsec@nmda.nmsu.edu. Lincoln County Senior Centers located in Ruidoso Downs, Capitan, Corona, Carrizozo, and Hondo are closed until further notice. Meal and pharmaceutical services are by delivery only. For more information: Renee Montes, Senior Center Director 575?648-2121 We need to do everything to reopen our economy and keep our friends, family, and visitors safe. Thank you all for your cooperation and stay safe. 38 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-41 A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE GOVERNOR TO REOPEN BUSINESSES CLOSED BY EXECUTIVE AND PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS WHEREAS, the entire state of New Mexico has been placed under numerous executive orders by the Governor, declaring a state of Public Emergency, and invoking the powers provided by the All Hazard Emergency Act and the Emergency Licensing Act; and WHEREAS, pursuant to the Declaration of a Public Health Emergency, the Secretary ofthe New Mexico Department of Health issued a public health order declaring that all businesses in New Mexico cease operations except for ?essential businesses;? and WHEREAS, as a consequence of the public health order, an economic disaster has been created by defining ?essential? and ?non-essential? businesses which dictates winners and losers thus directly impacting small businesses and specialized retailers; and WHEREAS, many of these deemed ?non-essential businesses? provide local services and sell the same products found in ?essential? businesses; and WHEREAS, these small businesses and specialized retailers are capable of enforcing social distancing and hygiene standards in their facilities; and WHEREAS, the prolonged closure of small businesses and specialized retailers is an infringement upon their Constitutional private property rights and poses a significant threat to the survival of those businesses and to our County?s, as well as the State?s, economy; and WHEREAS, the COVID-19 virus has vastly different impact on New Mexico?s counties, villages and cities, and those who can demonstrate such should be allowed to restart their economies immediately after May 15, 2020 and WHEREAS, the President of the United States has set forth guidelines for opening up America?s economy, and Phases 1 and 2 of said guidelines are within the capability of Lincoln County?s business owners and citizens to reasonably implement, NOW, THEREFORE, the Board of County Commissioners of Lincoln County recommends to the Governor of the State of New Mexico that all businesses whether ?essential? or ?non-essential? be allowed to immediately open on May 16 to the public and conduct business by implementing social distancing and other mitigation measures. In addition, the Board of County Commissioners will direct the formation of a voluntary working group of locally owned small business stakeholders whose sole charter is the development of Lincoln County specific plans and measures for adhering to federal business re?opening guidelines and CDC specific best practices for social distancing and EXHIBIT lb? tabbles'