HomeMy WebLinkAboutExecutive Order 2020-08 - (Lifted by EO 2020-09) - Temporary Curfew CITY OF CARMEL
JAMES BRAINARD, MAYOR
Executive Order 2020-08
WHEREAS, Indiana Code §§10-14-3-29 and 10-14-3-29.5 authorize me, as the Mayor of the City of
Carmel, Indiana, to declare a local disaster emergency, which may include a local travel advisory
restricting travel and activities in areas that may be affected by a hazardous situation, whenever Cannel
is faced with an imminent threat of a disaster; and
WHEREAS, Indiana Code §10-14-3-1 defines a "disaster" to include an occurrence or imminent threat
of widespread or severe damage, injury, or loss of life or property resulting from a human act; and
WHEREAS, on Friday, May 29, 2020 and Saturday, May 30, 2020, what had initially been peaceful
protests in the City of Indianapolis resulting from the tragic death of George Floyd while in police
custody, turned decidedly violent, resulting in fatalities and numerous assaults, as well as in significant
and widespread property damage and loss to at least 80 local businesses and government buildings; and
WHEREAS, as a result of these acts of widespread civil unrest, the mayor of the City of Indianapolis
declared a local disaster emergency, imposed travel restrictions, and instituted a mandatory nighttime
curfew in that city; and
WHEREAS, Indianapolis and Cannel abut one another and are adjoined by several streets and
highways; and
WHEREAS, Carmel has received information that the protests which resulted in extensive damage and
loss of life in Indianapolis are planning to take place into Cannel on or about June 1, 2020 through June
7, 2020; and
WHEREAS, there have been recent threats to Cannel made on social media; and
WHEREAS, as shown by the information summarized above, as well as by the recent events in
Indianapolis, an imminent threat exists that may inflict widespread and severe injuries to persons and/or
damage to property in Carmel; and
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2020, I issued a local disaster emergency declaration, as well as a local travel
advisory, to address this imminent threat to Cannel persons and property from these impending protests;
and
WHEREAS, after consultation with the Cannel Police Chief and other public safety personnel, I have
determined that, like Indianapolis, the safety of Carmel residents and properties now requires me to
impose a temporary nighttime curfew applicable to all public streets and public places located within the
Carmel corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, this Executive Order adds to but does not otherwise affect my June 1, 2020, Disaster
Emergency Declaration, which remains in full force and effect until I modify or rescind it.
NOW,THEREFORE,by and under the powers invested in me by Indiana law, and as the Mayor of the
City of Cannel, I DO HEREBY ORDER AND DECLARE a mandatory nighttime curfew ("Curfew")
applicable to all public streets and public places located within the corporate limits of the City of
Cannel, Indiana, as set forth below:
1. Beginning June 2, 2020, the Curfew shall be in effect daily from 9:00 PM EDT until 5:00 AM
EDT the following morning.
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places, whether by automobile, motorcycle, bus, bicycle, scooter, foot, or by any other means of
moving from place to place.
4. For purposes of this Order, "public streets" and "public places" mean any place, whether on
privately or publicly owned property, that is accessible and open to the general public. This
includes, but is not limited to, streets and roads, alleys, highways, driveways, sidewalks, parks,
plazas, parking lots, parking garages, and vacant lots.
5. The following persons are exempt from the Curfew:
a. Law-enforcement, fire, medical, and other public safety personnel;
b. Members of the news media;
c. Federal, state, or local public officials doing work deemed necessary by the public agency
that employs them;
d. Persons traveling directly to or directly from work, seeking medical care, or fleeing from
dangerous circumstances; and,
e. Persons engaged in employment necessary to maintain a safe rail system, restore utility
service, or provide other emergency public services.
Pursuant to Indiana Code §§10-14-3-24 and 10-14-3-34, a Curfew violation is a Class B Misdemeanor,
punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine, and may also constitute a violation of Indiana
Code §36-1-3-8(10) and Carmel City Code §6-45 and be subject to a civil fine of $2,500 for a first
offense and significantly higher fines for subsequent offenses.
The Carmel Corporation Counsel will ensure that this Order is promptly filed with the City Clerk and
given prompt and general publication.
This Order will be in effect until a further order is issued or as otherwise determined by me as the Mayor
of the City of Carmel, Indiana.
This Order is executed on this the 2nd day of June 2020.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have
hereunto subscribed my name and caused
the seal of the City of Carmel, Indiana, to be
affixed
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EMAIL jbrainard@carmel.in.gov