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Ex. MET-SDF-026 Order Primary source read

Release: Mayor calls for temporary closures of libraries, community centers, Mary T. Meagher Aquatics Center and some Zoo attractions (March 14, 2020)

Closure, effective immediately, of all 17 Louisville Free Public Library locations, 13 community centers, the aquatic center and two historic homes; parks rentals cancelled through April 5, 2020

Mayor Greg Fischer · Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Kentucky (City)

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Jurisdiction
Louisville/Jefferson County Metro Government, Kentucky · Louisville and Lexington · Kentucky
Level
City
Authority
KRS 39B.070; KRS 67C.105; Executive Order 2020-001 (Mar. 13, 2020)
Issued
2020-03-14 Mar. 14, 2020
Effective
2020-03-14 (libraries from Mar. 15) (read as 2020-03-14)
End
2020-04-05 as first stated; extended (community centers remained closed for a year) (read as 2020-04-05)
In force
Mar. 14, 2020 to Apr. 5, 2020
Quarters
2020 Q2
Limitation types
Business closureGathering capEvents and venues
Addressees
  • library patrons
  • community-center users
  • parks facility renters
  • Zoo visitors
Functions reached
  • FC facilities
  • EV events (rentals cancelled)
  • CB
Collection
Louisville and Lexington MET-SDF

Operative words

Mayor Greg Fischer today announced a temporary closure, effective immediately, of all 17 Louisville Free Public Library locations, 13 community centers, the Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center and some indoor Zoo attractions.... At the close of business today, Saturday, March 14, the city's 13 community centers will be temporarily closed to the public through April 5.... Parks will not be accepting rentals of facilities and shelters through April 5. All rentals through April 5 were canceled by the close of business Friday, March 13.

Enforcement

closure of public facilities; cancellation of rental agreements

Notes

Earliest Louisville facility-closure instrument (March 13-14, 2020), within the window of wages paid after March 12, 2020.