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COLLEYVILLE
1' E X A S
PROCLAMATION
CLARIFYING IMPLEMENTATION OF COLLEYVILLE'S
FIRST AMENDED DECLARATION OF DISASTER
WHEREAS, Governor Greg Abbott has issued a State of Disaster in response to the
current COVID-19 pandemic; and
WHEREAS, the City Charter provides that the Mayor may administer the City's
local declaration of emergency by proclamation; and
WHEREAS, in keeping with the Executive Orders issued by the Governor on April
17, 2020, I, Mayor Richard Newton, have determined that certain
changes in the administration of the City of Colleyville's First Amended
Declaration of Disaster dated March 24, 2020 ("Declaration") should
be made to continue our collective efforts to preserve the health,
safety and welfare of our community.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF
COLLEYVILLE, TEXAS THAT:
The following changes to the Declaration shall be effective immediately:
1. Religious services conducted in churches, congregations, and houses of worship
are no longer prohibited by the Declaration; provided that physical distancing still
applies and such services should, whenever possible, be conducted through
remote audio, video, or teleconference means (See the Guidelines for Houses of
Worship During COVID-19 Crisis promulgated by Attorney General and Governor
for additional guidance).
2. Elective surgery and other procedures not medically necessary to diagnose or
correct a serious medical condition may resume in compliance with Executive
Order GA-15.
3. For the purpose of defining "gatherings," groups of ten or less shall no longer be
limited to family members.
In addition, the following changes shall be effective April 24, 2020; 12:01 AM:
1. Retail establishments that are not deemed "essential services" may allow for
service to customers through pick-up, delivery by mail, delivery to customer's
doorstep, or by in-store appointments in compliance with physical distancing
recommendations.
2. While in -person visits to gyms, massage establishments, salons and other
"hands-on" businesses shall continue to be avoided by the general public,
these services are to be allowed on a one-on-one basis by appointment only.
Such interactions still require the use of appropriate PPE to avoid the spread
of COVID-19. Fitness/training-led instruction is allowed one-on-one or in
limited classes of no more than 10 students subject to physical distancing
requirements.
3. Restaurants with outside patio areas may allow customers to consume food in
the outdoor patio area, so long as physical distancing is maintained between
tables.
ORDERED this 201h day of April, 2020.
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Richard Newton, Ph.D., P.E., PMP
Mayor, City of Colleyville
ATTEST:
Christine Loven, TRMC
City Secretary
Signed this 20th day April 2020 at 3:00 p.m.