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VAIL TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO

ITEM/TOPIC:   Ordinance 23, Series of 2020, An Emergency Ordinance Regarding Private Gatherings and Indoor Dining at Restaurants and Bars in the Town of Vail  

PRESENTER(S):   Scott Robson, Town Manager

ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:   Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2020 

BACKGROUND:   On March 10, 2020, the Governor of the State of Colorado recognized the COVID-19 pandemic and declared a state of emergency. On March 13, 2020, the Town Manager declared a disaster emergency in and for the Town of Vail, Colorado, pursuant to the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, C.R.S. § 24-33.5-701, et seq. (the "Act"), and Section 13.5 of the Town's Home Rule Charter, which declaration was thereafter continued by the Town Council. on November 17, 2020, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment ("CDPHE") mandated that all counties in Colorado follow the restrictions outlined in First Amended Public Health Order 20-36, which includes the application of the COVID-19 Dial.  Eagle County is currently at Level Orange on the COVID-19 Dial, but without additional action, could move to Level Red. On November 24, 2020, the Town Manager enacted an emergency order regarding private gatherings and indoor dining at restaurants and bars in the town. 

STAFF RECOMMENDATION:   Approve, approve with amendments or deny Ordinance No. 23, Series of 2020 

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Ordinance 23, Series of 2020