Office of the City Manager
Reference: 5-Star Variance Application Letter of Support
To: Mayor Gregory Mills and Members of City Council
Through: Jane Bais DiSessa, City Manager
Prepared By: Michael Martinez, Assistant City Manager
Date Prepared: 01/08/2021
PURPOSE
To authorize the Mayor on behalf of the City Council to sign a letter supporting Adams County's variance application for the 5-Star Program
STRATEGIC FOCUS AREA
Strong Local Employment Opportunities
Safe, Active and Engaged Community
Strong Regional Relationships and Partnerships
BACKGROUND
The 5 Star State Certification is a program set up at the county level through an administrative committee who is responsible for developing, implementing and overseeing the program. It encourages businesses to implement safety measures beyond what is already required by public health orders and guidelines that will help slow the spread of COVID-19. In doing so, businesses will be able to accelerate their reopening. Depending on where their county falls on the COVID-19 dial, certified businesses are eligible for less restrictive capacity caps. 5 Star certification reassures employees and customers that businesses are adhering to enhanced guidance. The program is completely voluntary and also serves as an expanding directory of establishments recognized for their efforts to keep their communities safe and open.
Adams County Manager Raymond Gonzales has asked that all communities within Adams County who wish to participate in the 5-Star Program to submit a letter of support on behalf of their respective communities to be included in the variance application. The application is expected to be submitted to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) within the next two weeks for consideration.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Staff time will be needed to create, implement and monitor the program as appropriate. Financial impact is yet to be determ...
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