DATE: October 4, 2020
TO: Outdoor Resorts at Orlando Owners
FROM: Larry Doel, BOD President & the ORO Board of Directors
RE: Status of ORO Amenities
As you may have heard, Governor DeSantis issued a new executive order recently (EO 20-244). The new order does not lift the state of emergency declared in March, which Governor DeSantis also recently extended (EO 20-213) for another 60 days. Because the state of emergency continues to exist, so too do the emergency powers granted to the association under Section 718.1265 of the Condominium Act.
The new order also does not require that common elements be immediately opened without restrictions. That decision remains one that the board of directors should make after reviewing local, state, and federal health guidelines.
All individuals over the age of 65 and all individuals of any age with high-risk health conditions should limit personal interactions outside of the home and take all measures to limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19. In short, while the Governor has moved the state into Phase 3 and listed certain restrictions on business and restaurant operations, his recent order does not lift the state of emergency or require that ORO take any specific action with respect to its common elements or condominium operations.
Therefore, your board members after reviewing with understanding the governor’s latest executive order with the continuance of prior executive orders, has “unanimously” voted to continue with the ORO amenities “AS IS” and remain focused on “safety first”.
We urge all owners/guests here and returning to ORO over the next few months to use face masks, wash hands, practice social distancing and use sanitizers. The safety measures we have been using at ORO have proven to be successful and that continues to be our priority.
Thank you and stay safe!