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virus transmission and, as social distancing protections are lifted, that the wearing of facial coverings by individuals while in public areas assists in maintaining reduced virus transmission by reducing the spread of respiratory droplets; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds the facial covering requirements set forth herein can work in concert with reduced social distancing protections currently in place pursuant to public health orders to minimize the spread of COVID-19 by reducing the exposure of individuals to the virus necessary to protect vulnerable populations and to prevent the health care system from becoming overwhelmed, and should therefore remain in effect until amended or repealed by future ordinance of the City Council; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds and declares it has the power and authority to adopt this ordinance pursuant to C.R.S. § 31-15-103 (concerning municipal police powers), C.R.S. § 31-15-401 (concerning municipal police powers), C.R.S. § 31-15-501 (concerning municipal authority to regulate businesses), Article XX of the Colorado Constitution (concerning municipal home rule), and the City of Louisville Home Rule Charter; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that an emergency exists because the preservation of public property, health, safety, and welfare requires the City to take immediate action to ensure the health of all City residents, public and private employees, business patrons, and to ensure recipients of government services are protected to the greatest extent possible from transmission of COVID-19 while engaging in commercial and governmental transactions within the City during the Pandemic. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. Definitions. For purposes of this Ordinance, the following words and phrases shall have the following meanings: A. Face covering shall mean a uniform piece of cloth or other similar material that fits snugly but comfortably against the side of the face and covers the nose and mouth and remains affixed in place without the use of one's hands. B. Person shall mean and include a natural person, non-profit corporation, or a business association (however defined by the law). C. Place of public accommodation means a place of business that is open to the public, including an office or other facility where government services may be accessed. Section 2. Face Coverings Required. It shall be unlawful: A. For any person to enter, move within, or remain within a place of public accommodation without wearing a face covering. Ordinance No. 1799, Series 2020 Page 4of7