Declaration of Approval of Certain Outdoor EventsTOWN OF PROSPER MAYORAL DECLARATION OF APPROVAL
OF CERTAIN OUTDOOR EVENTS
WHEREAS, on July 2, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott issued a Proclamation amending
Executive Order GA-28 which prohibits most outdoor gatherings in excess of ten (10) people,
unless the Mayor of a city or town approves the gathering; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to GA-28, as amended, the Mayor may impose certain conditions
or restrictions on these events; and
WHEREAS, Governor Abbott has issued Executive Order GA-29 which mandates the use
of face coverings, with certain exceptions, whenever a person is unable to maintain six feet of
social distance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT DECLARED BY THE MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF
PROSPER, TEXAS, THAT:
SECTION 1
An outdoor event in excess of ten (10) people is hereby approved by the Mayor of the
Town of Prosper, and may take place within the Town limits, if the following additional safety
measures are strictly adhered to by attendees:
1. Individuals must maintain at least six feet of separation from others outside the individual's
household or those who traveled to the event together.
2. If six feet of separation cannot be maintained, individuals must wear a face covering over
the nose and mouth in accordance with Executive Order GA-29.
3. Event organizers are required to monitor and encourage compliance with social distancing
and face covering requirements.
4. Event organizers are required to complete a Special Event Permit Application if the event
meets the Town's definition of a Special Event.
SECTION 2
Other restrictions and guidelines issued by the Governor may apply to outdoor events, as
attached in Exhibit A. A full list of state guidelines is available on the Open Texas website located
at https://open.texas.govl.
SECTION 3
This Declaration hereby authorizes the use of all lawfully available enforcement tools.
SECTION 4
This Declaration shall take effect immediately.
SO DECLARED AND ORDERED on this 251h day of August, 2020.
ATTEST:
Melissa Lee, T wn Secretary
R4A
Ray Smith, Mayor
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