R583RESOLUTION NO. 583
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF KENNEDALE, TEXAS, ADOPTING
POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND/OR PROTOCOLS RELATED TO CITY
FACILITIES DURING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC.
WHEREAS, beginning in March 2020 and pursuant to various declarations of public
disaster and executive orders relating to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by
Governor Greg Abbott, County Judge B. Glen Whitley, and Mayor Brian Johnson, many facilities
owned, operated and/or managed by the City of Kennedale were either closed to the public or
opened on an appointment -only basis; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to those various declarations and executive orders, other health
related protocols were implemented, specifically with regard to City facilities, to help avoid the
spread of the COVID-19 in Kennedale including requirements for employees, visitors, vendors,
and others to wear face coverings, social distance, and follow other hygiene measures; and
WHEREAS, on March 2, 2021, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA-34,
effective 12:01 a.m. March 10, 2021, which rescinded many of his previous orders relating to
the wearing of masks, social gatherings, and reduced business occupancies, and
WHEREAS, Executive Order GA-34 specifically permits businesses, including local
governments, to determine for themselves the extent to which they choose to continue following
such protocols and procedures and
WHEREAS, in June 2020, pursuant to COVID-19 protocols and orders of the Governor
and County Judge, the City established Health and Safety requirements for all facilities,
including City Hall and
WHEREAS, the Tarrant County Health Department has expressed a clear opinion that —
from a health perspective — it would not be prudent to relax restrictions or reduce safety
protocols at this point; and
WHEREAS, the Tarrant County Health Department also emphasized that the Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) warns that relaxing or reversing many such
measures would, in fact, "undo" the successes thus far achieved with their implementation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council desires to establish policies regarding the opening of City
facilities to the public including the reopening of City Hall, parks, the library, and other such
facilities to the general public; and
WHEREAS, the City Manager has recommended that any relaxation of health and
safety protocols be determined by the number or percentage of employees of the City and the
percentage of Tarrant County citizens who have received an approved vaccine regimen to
prevent COVID-19 infection and in conjunction with a compelling business or operational need
to relax such protocols.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE, TEXAS THAT:
SECTION 1.
The policies and protocols attached hereto as Exhibit A are adopted and the City
Manager is directed to implement such policies and protocols.
SECTION 2.
This resolution shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval.
DULY PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENNEDALE ON THE 16TH DAY OF MARCH 2021.
APPROVED:
ATTEST:
CITY SECRETARY, LESLIE E. GALLOe4Y
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND LEGALITY:
CITY, ®I2NEY, DREW F KIN
MAYOR, BRI%.N JOHNSON
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RESOLUTION NO. 583
EXHIBIT A
It is the objective of the City of Kennedale to operate and manage its public facilities in a manner
that ensures the safety and well-being of all city employees and of the public using such
facilities. To address that objective, the City established, pursuant to COVID 19 protocols and
orders of the Governor and the County Judge, certain health and safety requirements for all
facilities, including City Hall. Those measures included the closing of most facilities to the
public except by appointment, requirements for face coverings, temperature checks, social
distancing and other safe hygiene practices.
Pursuant to Governor Abbott's Executive Order GA-34 of March 2, 2021 which rescinded many
mandatory measures by the State and consistent with the City's desire to make city facilities
accessible as safely as possible, the following measures will be followed:
Effective March 22, 2021
• All city parks will be re -opened to the public. Masks or face coverings are encouraged
but will not be required in outdoor environments Social distancing requirements are
strongly encouraged.
• The Kennedale Public Library and Community Center will be re -opened to the public.
Masks or face coverings will be required of all employees and all visitors to the library
over the age of six years. Social distancing will be strongly encouraged. Events
involving no more than twenty-five persons (including staff, sponsors, volunteers and all
other participants) may be scheduled in the Community Center with the specific approval
of the Director of Library Services and/or City Manager if such event can be conducted
in such a manner that face masks can be worn by all persons over the age of six years and
social distancing protocols can be achieved.
•
Public areas of City Hall and of other City of Kennedale office facilities will be re-
opened to the public. Masks or face coverings for all persons over the age of six years,
tempeiature checks and social distancing will be required for all employees and all
visitors Anyone with a temperature of 100.4 F or greater will be asked to leave and
contact a health care provider. Anyone who refuses to have their tempeiature taken will
not be allowed to enter.
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• The Senior Center will not be opened to the public since it will be scheduled for certain
renovations The Center will be considered for re -opening when such renovations are
completed if it is determined that such an opening can be achieved in a safe manner
depending on the status of the coronavirus pandemic and the penetration rate of providing
vaccines to citizens of Tarrant County at that time.
• The Municipal Court will continue to operate pursuant to orders of the Office of Court
Administration of the Texas Supreme Court as those orders currently exist or may be
modified from time to time.
• City Management and Department Directors will determine staffing levels in all facilities
to achieve effective service to the public and safety of employees and the public. Staffing
may be staggered with some employees working on site and other working from home.
Specific hours of operation may be modified as required to accommodate minimal
staffing.
• These re -opening and safety measures will be maintained until modified as a result of the
mitigation or the increased spread of Coionavirus infections in Tarrant County and/or
public safety orders that preempt or supersede this policy.
• The city will, by means of the city's web site, and social media continue to keep citizens
advised of the status of city facilities with regard to public access and those services that
will continue to be available through on-line communications for those who choose to
refiain from seeking services in person.
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