HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-05-06 Mayor's Rule 4 with list of designated businesses reopens certain parks and Muni Golf Course -- press release (2)
Roy Takemoto
Managing Director
Harry Kim
Mayor
Barbara J. Kossow
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawai‘i
Office of the Mayor
25 Aupuni Street, Suite 2603 Hilo, Hawai‘i 96720 (808) 961-8211 Fax (808) 961-6553
KONA: 74-5044 Ane Keohokālole Hwy., Bldg C Kailua-Kona, Hawai‘i 96740
(808) 323-4444 Fax (808) 323-4440
May 6, 2020
NEWS RELEASE
Mayor Kim Issues Emergency Rule No. 4 Reopens Designated Businesses,
Opens Certain Parks for Walking/Jogging
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Expanding on Governor Ige’s 7 Supplemental Proclamation concerning businesses
that may reopen, on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, Hawai‘i County Mayor Harry Kim issued
an Emergency Rule that further identifies businesses that may reopen in Hawai‘i
County. The role also opens certain parks for walking, jogging and running.
The Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rule No. 4 reopens private and public golf courses.
Hilo Municipal Golf Course will open effective Monday, May 11, 2020 with modified
rules for play and social distancing requirements in effect.
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Along with those businesses identified in the Governor’s 7 Supplemental Proclamation,
the Mayor’s Rule 4 clarifies designated businesses that may reopen in Hawai‘i County,
with noted restrictions and guidelines:
1. All real estate services.
2. Florist, nursery, plant sales.
3. Other retail sales, such as:
Bicycle shop sales and repair;
Bookstores;
Jewelry shop sales and repair;
Pet grooming and boarding;
Shops that sell walking/running shoes, apparel and exercise equipment;
Surf and swimming equipment shop sales and repair.
4. Automated service providers.
The following parks will be opened on a limited basis for outdoor exercise:
Hilo Bayfront Trails
Kaūmana Lani Park (Hokulani)
Machado Acres Park
Wai‘ōhinu Park
Clarence Lum Won Park
Walua Trail
County of Hawai‘i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Rule 4 identifies the following additional restroom facilities are open from 7am to 5pm:
Carlsmith Beach Park
Richardson Ocean Park
Wai‘ohinu Park
Clarence Lum Won Park
Rule 4 identifies the following additional parks for passage/direct access to the ocean:
Carlsmith Beach Park
Richardson Ocean Park
Mahukona Wharf (does not include the park section)
Rule 4 consolidates and amends the Mayor’s COVID-19 Emergency Rules 1, 2, and 3
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and incorporates the Governor’s 7 Supplementary Proclamation dated May 5, 2020.
Violators of Rule 4 may be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 or one year imprisonment,
or both. The Rule remain effective throughout the pandemic emergency, or until
terminated sooner by order of the Mayor.
To request no cost assistance in providing a safe and healthy business for employees
and customers, contact the COVID Task Force on Education and Prevention at
935-0031.
County of Hawai`i is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.