VANDERBURGH COUNTY OFFICIALY APPROVES RESTAURANT RELIEF PROGRAM – RESOLUTION
Since Governor Holcomb issued his Back on Track Indiana order related to restaurants in Indiana on May 5, the Vanderburgh County Commissioners have been working diligently, in conjunction with our local Vanderburgh County Health Department and many locally-owned restaurant owners/operators, in pushing for temporary parking relaxation. In turn, this temporary relaxation will enable restauranteurs to potentially expand outdoor dining (while maintaining social distancing). While a County Resolution was drafted last Tuesday, May 12th, the County Commissioners still needed support from the local and state health department before official motion(s) or passage was made.
“We are proud to say that the VANDERBURGH COUNTY RESTAURANT RELIEF RESOLUTION will be presented publicly tomorrow morning. We are happy to help our local restaurant owners in our county and community in any way. And a huge thank you to my fellow County Commissioners, Cheryl Musgrave, and Jeff Hatfield, for continuing to listen to the needs of our local restaurant owners and county residents; while always listening to our local Health Department during this time, “ stated Ben Shoulders, County Commissioner (District One).
This Resolution will enable restaurants in Vanderburgh County to temporarily expand their outdoor dining areas onto the existing property and public rights-of-way.
“I’m happy we can help local restaurants and their employees rebuild their business while promoting the health and safety of the public,†said Cheryl Musgrave, County Commissioner (District Three).
Indoor/Outdoor restaurant seating will be limited to 50% occupancy before June 14 and 75% beginning June 14, according to the Governor’s Back on Track order. The temporary program ends after July 3 and is subject to change.
FOOTNOTE:m This Resolution will be provided publicly tomorrow, May 19, 2020.
Great application of common sense. Kudos to all!
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