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The latest ALCC news, including Colorado Green NOW articles, legislative updates, and programming announcements.
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Thursday, July 16, 2020 12:00 AM |
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Good afternoon,
Today, Governor Polis signed a new executive order, which takes effect at midnight tonight and mandates that anyone in a public indoor space must wear a face covering. This order impacts the entire state, though some individual orders are already in place in Colorado municipalities and are more restrictive. For more information, please review the FAQ document and a one-page summary of the order, provided by the state.
ALCC will continue to monitor the situation and will seek guidance on the interpretation of the mandate to help landscape companies comply with the order. At this time, the consensus is that the order applies to public indoor spaces, so operations in your offices should strictly abide by the mandate. For workers outdoors, we recommend face coverings but don’t interpret that the order finds them mandatory outdoors. Of course, outdoor workers should continue to operate with social distancing on the job and follow current CDC and OSHA protocols. We will be sure to notify you if we learn more or understand that there will be increased requirements.
As we enter this next phase of the pandemic with more restrictions, the optics of our industry’s work will start to grow in its importance.
Violations of this statewide order can incur civil or criminal penalties under “trespassing” laws. Please be sure to check with the current rules in the municipalities where your crews work, as there may be further restrictions. In some cities, penalties for violating mask orders can incur up to $999 in fines, as is the case with the City and County of Denver.
Please keep ALCC informed if you or your employees encounter any problems or feedback with regard to this mandate or any pandemic-related restrictions. We will continue to monitor this fluid situation and update you as we learn more.
Warm Regards,
John
John McMahon | Chief Executive Officer
Associated Landscape Contractors of Colorado
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Tuesday, July 07, 2020 05:00 AM |
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 GreenCO lobbyists Hicks & Associates presented a report on the 2020 Colorado legislative session last week. The highly unusual session began in January, was suspended due to the COVID-19 outbreak, reconvened after more than two months, and ended June 15. In all there were:
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Tuesday, July 07, 2020 04:00 AM |
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 For an admitted introvert, Mike Leman’s influence in the landscape industry has been significant, especially around his advocacy work for H-2B guest workers. Leman is president & CEO at Singing Hills Landscape, Inc., Aurora, which is celebrating 25 years in business. He may be a quiet guy but his passion for “doing the right thing” is his steadfast “moral compass.” He knows what he believes, and with care and planning, he moves toward shaping changes he wants to see. His company has been the vehicle, but its employees have been the fuel.
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Tuesday, July 07, 2020 03:00 AM |
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 How many times will we hear the word “uncertainty?” In the last few months our industry has been forced to learn what CDC guidelines are, whether or not we are an essential business operation and if the Paycheck Protection Program is possible, to only list a few. This pandemic has forced us to shift our mindset from beautiful landscapes to the future of our business operations and financial viability. I will be the first to say that negative thoughts often creep into my mind as I worry about the potential of the next recession and its effects on my company’s future. However there is a bright future for those of us who adapt by effectively monitoring our financials and working hard on operational structures while keeping our teams safe.
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Tuesday, July 07, 2020 02:00 AM |
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 If you'd like to save just a few pages of Colorado Green magazine to send to a colleague or keep in your own files for reference, this video will show you how. To begin, use your web browser to locate the digital edition of the magazine. Then, follow the steps in the video to create your custom PDF.
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