Peoria (WEEK) -- Peoria mayor Jim Ardis could have emergency authority as early as this coming Tuesday. The city council agenda includes an ordinance that would give him the ability to take "all actions reasonably necessary to respond" to the coronavirus pandemic.

While the ordinance includes that generic line, there are also specific powers outlined. A curfew would ban people from being in public places within the city unless they've been told otherwise.

The curfew would be enforceable, "during such hours of the day or night as he or she deems necessary in the interest of the public safety and welfare," according to the ordinance.

The emergency powers would expire in 30 days.

Ardis would also be able to ban the sale of alcohol, guns, and ammunition. He could also ban all gasoline sales that are not going directly into a vehicle's gas tank.

The ordinance also allows him to skirt city spending regulations.

Peoria County has three confirmed COVID-19 cases, and nearby Woodford County has two.

If the ordinance is passed, it would go into effect immediately.