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Mayor Roy D. Buol's Updated COVI D-19 EmergencyCopyrighted March 23, 2020 City of Dubuque Presentation(s) # 1. ITEM TITLE: Mayor Roy D. Buol's Updated COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Proclamation SUMMARY: Mayor Roy D. Buol's Emergency COVI D-19 Declaration Proclamation Updated March 17, 2020. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description Mayor Buol's Emergency Declaration Proclamation 3/17/20 Type Supporting Documentation P THE CITY OF DUB Masterpiece on the Mississii pi ,AMAr ON WHEREAS, one of the greatest responsibilities of any elected official is the protection of the electorate served and the protection of the greater public health and safety; and WHEREAS, COVID-19 poses a serious and potentially deadly threat to the public and the public health as the Federal Center for Disease Control ("CDC") has noted that serious illness occurs in 16% of cases with older people and people of all ages with severe chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, lung disease and diabetes or those who are immunocompromised, seeming to be at a higher risk of developing serious COVID-19 illness and noting that the World Health Organization has determined COVID-19 to be a pandemic; and WHEREAS, across the globe, the disease has been dramatically spread through contact by those with no known correlation to any affected areas or without contact with those known to be infected, called "community spread" and the Iowa Department of Public Health ("IDPH") has now identified community spread in multiple area in the State of Iowa and has issued new recommendations for individuals with underlying medical conditions, and all Iowans should be prepared for cancellations and disruptions in routine activities; and WHEREAS, a high rate of infection has been shown to overwhelm medical systems throughout the world and numerous governmental entities and epidemiologists have stated that community spread in the United States poses the same risk of overwhelming American medical systems; and WHEREAS, the Governor issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency on March 17, 2020 prohibiting social gatherings of more than 10 people; and WHEREAS, the immediate implementation of several mitigation measures is necessary, including avoiding large gatherings of more than 10 people, and considering adjustments for smaller gatherings with high risk groups; and WHEREAS, the Governor of Iowa recommended schools in the state of Iowa close for four (4) weeks; and WHEREAS, Iowa Code Section 372.14(2) and the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances 7-3-1 grant the Mayor powers in circumstances when public danger or emergency exists to take extraordinary steps to protect the public health and safety. NOW, THEREFORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF THE FOREGOING AND OTHER VALID EMERGENT CONCERNS, I, ROY D. BUOL, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, PROCLAIM THE FOLLOWING: I hereby determine that a state of emergency or public danger exists and direct that all gatherings of 10 people or more on public property or public right-of-way are hereby prohibited and any permits or permissions previously granted are hereby rescinded and any amounts paid for such permits shall be refunded upon request. 3/17/2020 12:30:13 PM I further determine and direct the Police Chief to enforce such direction to avoid any such gatherings on public property and public right-of-way, whether formally or informally organized. I further strongly suggest, consistent with the recommendations of the IDPH, that private gatherings of 10 or more people on private property should be avoided and appropriate adjustments for smaller gatherings with high risk groups should be made. For the protection of the residents, program participants, their families, city staff and the contractors teaching or performing the programs through the City of Dubuque Leisure Services Department I hereby cancel all City of Dubuque Leisure Services recreational programs and Multicultural Family Center programs through at least April 12, 2020. City staff will contact those registered and offer refunds and/or credits. The Leisure Services staff is currently working on putting together summer activities and the summer brochure. Registration for summer programs will not begin until at least April 13, 2020. I hereby close the Multicultural Family Center for public use beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020 and the Multicultural Family Center will remain closed through at least April 12, 2020. The Multicultural Family Center has a Food Pantry scheduled on Friday, March 20, 2020. Multicultural Family Center staff is working on a method that would allow the event to continue while keeping both the pantry participants, volunteers, and staff protected by following the protocols of the CDC and Iowa Department of Public Health. City staff will be corresponding with Food Pantry participants to provide updates. It is of utmost importance we continue to provide assistance to our most vulnerable populations in a safe manner during this crisis. I hereby close Bunker Hill Golf Course; the golf course will not open through at least April 12, 2020 even if course conditions improve. I hereby cancel meetings and other gatherings of the public scheduled for the Comiskey Park building and the Allison Henderson building through at least April 12, 2020. During the shutdown city staff will be sanitizing all areas of each of these facilities. I hereby authorize City Boards and Commissions to make accommodations allowing for remote attendance and participation at regularly scheduled meetings by board and commission members and the public. I hereby issue a moratorium on the issuance of special event permits and solicitor's licenses through at least May 1, 2020. I hereby close the following City buildings to public access beginning March 17, 2020 through at least April 12, 2020: • City Hall • City Hall Annex • Leisure Services Department Office at Bunker Hill • Housing & Community Development Department at the Historic Federal Building • The Municipal Services Center on Kerper Court • Multicultural Family Center 3/17/2020 12:30:13 PM City staff in these buildings shall work to provide services to the public electronically, by phone, by mail, and when possible, by appointment as well as access to information and the ability to participate in meetings by alternative means. I hereby determine and direct the City Manager to evaluate the ongoing operations of the city organization and adjust operations, accordingly, including the authority to further restrict access to facilities. Per City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances section 7-3-1 , the public is advised that the violation of a mayoral proclamation of emergency or of any subsidiary proclamation thereto evidencing the exercise of emergency powers or of any rule or order issued pursuant thereto by the mayor or city manager of any order issued pursuant thereto by any peace officer or of any directive issued by designated emergency management or emergency services personnel pursuant thereto shall constitute a violation of that section and shall bel be punishable as a misdemeanor as provided by Title 1, Chapter 4 of the city code. This Proclamation of emergency and public danger is part of an ongoing response of the City of Dubuque to an ever -changing situation to protect public health and safety. This proclamation may be modified or superseded with more restrictive proclamations at any time as circumstances warrant. Please be aware these decisions have been made based upon the information available today. You can find the most recent information about the City's response to COVID-19 at www.cityofdubuque.orq. PROCLAIMED THIS 17th DAY OF MARCH 2020 BY THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY THE CODE OF IOWA AND THE CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES. IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be affixed this 17th day of March 2020. r/ Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin ir`nstahl,tMC, ity Clerk 3/17/2020 12:30:13 PM Dubuque Mayor Urges Residents to Stay Home Page 1 of 2 11111111111111111111111111111111111111 1111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111III, 1114 olli11111111111111111111111111111110 111111 1000oHIHHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIHIEHHIlom 10011111111111111111111111111H'il ill"11111:111,,CI'dt""irli!"" ii!":)1111, r. h$Itil'0,11t,'11,' (Ott illir;$115$011,111,11,ii 111111111111111111111111111111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 11111111 111111111111111111111111111,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 111111 1111111111111111111111111111,, Dubuque Mayor Urges Residents to Stay Home March 23, 2020 -- For Immediate Release DUBUQUE, Iowa — Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol is strongly recommending all residents to voluntarily stay home for at least 14 days in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). "It is critical that we all heed the direction from the Governor and our public health officials and avoid all unnecessary contact with others. The best way to do that is to stay home," said Buol. "Unless you have to go out for essentials, like food, medicine, and health care, or if you must work in an essential service, I urge you to do your part — stay home, stay safe." Buol said that those who must leave their homes and those who do for exercise or fresh air should practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet of space at all times and should use appropriate caution in their interactions with others. Necessary outings should be limited to one or two persons per household. Of course, frequent hand washing and strictly followed disinfecting routines in homes and businesses are also important. "Each day, we are seeing more and more positive cases of COVID-19 in our state and our county," added Buol. "At this point, the only way we can prevent continued spread of the virus and strains on our healthcare system is for everyone to take personal responsibility by staying home as much as they can." Buol said his request of residents is consistent with similar "Stay Home, Stay Safe" recommendations being issued by his colleague mayors around the country in the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Buol's recommendation follows his state of emergency declaration on March 16 and subsequent decisions to close most City of Dubuque facilities to the public. City of Dubuque staff are working to ensure all essential municipal services are maintained as much as possible. City staff whose responsibilities allow are working from home. Many services continue to be available via phone, email, and the City's website. For the latest local information on COVID-19, visit www..„,...gyofdubuque.orgiCOVID19. # # # mhtml:file://C:\Users\kfirnsta\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Out... 3/24/2020 Dubuque Mayor Urges Residents to Stay Home Page 2 of 2 Please do not reply to this message. If you would like additional information on this issue, please visit hare n OF:ace b ilk www. cit vofdubuaue.or /covidi hare •n rviotter Copyright © 2020 City of Dubuque. All Rights Reserved. 50 W. 13th Street, Dubuque, IA 52001 1 If you no longer wish to receive emails from us, you may Unsubscrill Email not displaying correctly? VEwtn Click here to report this email as spam. h a re via EE ma Powered by mhtml:file://C:\Users\kfirnsta\AppData\Local\Microsoft\Windows\INetCache\Content.Out... 3/24/2020 City Council Meeting-- March 23, 2020 Mayor's Statement • Good evening. • Before Mary Rose provides her update tonight, I would like to speak directly to the residents of Dubuque. • Tonight, as your Mayor, I am urging all Dubuquers to stay home and stay safe. • I strongly recommend that all residents voluntarily stay home for at least 14 days in an effort to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). • All medical evidence and data show us that the only way to slow down the spread of this dangerous virus is by staying home and staying safe. • It is critical that we all heed the direction being received daily from the Governor and our public health officials and avoid all unnecessary contact with others. • The single best way to do that is to stay home. Unless you must go out for essentials, such as food, medicine, or health care, OR if you work in an essential service for which we are grateful...please stay home. 1 • If you must leave your home, then practice "social distancing" ... maintain at least six feet of space at all times and use appropriate caution in interactions with others. • Necessary outings should be limited to one or two persons per household. • Also important, is frequent hand washing and strictly followed "disinfecting routines" in our homes and businesses. • Every day we are learning of more and more positive cases of COVID-19 diagnosed in our state and our county. • The only way we, collectively, can help our community and prevent the continued spread of the virus... as well as strains on our healthcare system and medical professionals... is for each of us to take personal responsibility by staying home as much as you are able. • In a crisis, the character of a community is revealed. Throughout our history, we find countless examples of ordinary Americans acting to overcome adversity. • Now it is our turn and our immediate "call to action" is to STAY HOME AND STAY SAFE. . Thank you. 2