HomeMy Public PortalAboutResolution 2020-10-03 Providing Temporary Relief for Businesses from Certain Requirements RESOLUTION 2020-10-03
A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN OF FRASER, COLORADO PROVIDING FOR TEMPORARY
RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES FROM CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser, Colorado, pursuant to
Colorado statute, is vested with the authority of administering the affairs of the Town of Fraser,
Colorado; and
WHEREAS, on March 10, 2020, Governor Jared Polis, by Executive Order, declared a
statewide disaster emergency due to the presence of COVID-19 in the State of Colorado. The
Executive Order identifies the potential for community spread, and, activates disaster response
and recovery efforts applicable to state, local and intergovernmental disaster emergency plans;
and
WHEREAS, on April 1, 2020, the Fraser Board of Trustees declared that there exists in
Grand County and the Town of Fraser a disaster emergency; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees recognizes that Fraser businesses have been hard
hit by COVID-19 and therefore adopted Resolution 2020-05-07 on May 20, 2020 providing for
temporary relief from certain code requirements which expire on October 15, 2020; and
WHEREAS, given the challenges these businesses face and their importance to our
community, the Board of Trustees would like to provide these businesses temporary relief from
certain requirements of the Town Code until such time as the pandemic concerns subside and
compliance with Town standards and requirements can be reasonably achieved; and
WHEREAS, there continue to be concerns about the spread of COVID19 through
reusable bags.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of the Town of Fraser,
Colorado as follows:
1. Existing restaurants, brew pubs, distilleries, and similar establishments that are
authorized by state or county health orders to begin reopening are encouraged to
consider expanding their outdoor seating areas and the parking requirements are
temporarily suspended to allow use of those areas for outdoor seating. Outdoor seating
areas shall be clearly delineated from parking areas.
2. Any applicable fees related to installation of temporary tent structures are hereby
waived. The installation of temporary tent structures and/or outdoor heating appliances
are required to comply with the manufacturer's requirements.
3. The Town Manager or their designee is authorized to establish temporary "curbside
pickup/drop off' zones in appropriate locations in the business district. Any such zones
will be established in conformance with Colorado Department of Transportation
requirements and may be signed accordingly.
4. The requirements of the Town Code as relates to temporary signage for existing
businesses are temporarily suspended provided that such signage does not obstruct any
public sidewalk, trail, or street or related snow management operations.
5. Businesses are encouraged to contact Town Staff for assistance with any proposals that
may assist with reopening in compliance with the guidelines of state or county health
orders.
6. The disposable bag fee imposed by Chapter 7 Article 8 of the Town Code is hereby
temporarily suspended through April 30, 2021.
7. Staff is hereby directed to work with county and state entities to facilitate other provisions
that may assist businesses with reopening in compliance with the guidelines of state or
county health orders (such as relaxation of state liquor law requirements relating to
modification of premise).
8. After the expiration of the provisions of this resolution, businesses must comply with any
requirements of the Town Code that have been temporarily suspended.
The provisions of this resolution shall expire on April 30, 2021, unless extended or
otherwise amended by the Fraser Board of Trustees.
The above and foregoing Resolution was, on motion duly made and seconded, adopted
on the 7th day of October 2020.
Votes in favor: 7 BOARD OF TRUSTE OF THE
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