Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) (2020-0313)– notice issued by City Manager for Saline Michigan

Todd Campbell, Saline City Manager
Todd Campbell is City Manager of Saline, Michigan. © 2020 d2 Saline, All Rights Reserved. USA

Local Notice (March 13, 2020)—

From the Saline City Manager, published to Saline Journal by written request. [1,2]

At the recommendation of the Washtenaw County Health Department, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Governor Whitmer’s Emergency Declaration and local public safety officials, the City of Saline is limiting certain operations in an effort to mitigate the risks and slow down the spread of the COVID-19 virus. [3-11]

These measures will not impact critical services such as drinking water, police, fire, emergency operations, waste and recycling collection; however, some city functions may be modified. The following operational changes will be in effect at least until April 5, 2020.

Note: The City will continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation and coordinate closely with our local partners, including Washtenaw County Health Department and the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, to determine if further changes to operations are needed.

This and other information will be shared via the City’s website and the City of Saline Facebook page. [12,13]

Beginning on Friday, March 13, through Sunday, April 5, 2020, please be advised of the following:

  • The Saline Recreation Center will be closing on Friday, March 13, 2020 at 10pm through at least April 5, 2020.
  • The Saline Board of Review will meet as scheduled – March 16, 18, 20, 2020.
  • All outdoor parks and trails will remain open for general use.
  • The weekly Saline Farmers Market will be closed beginning on Saturday, March 14, 2020 through at least April 4, 2020.
  • Some board and commission meetings will be cancelled, so please check the City calendar for the most up-to-date information.
  • City Council and Planning Commission meetings will take place as scheduled, however, regarding the City Council meetings we do encourage the public to take advantage of watching the live-streamed meetings or accessing the City’s website to watch the recorded Council meetings.
  • The recycling area located in the City Hall lobby (foyer) will be closed during this time. Additionally, the Big Red Barrel prescription drug drop off will also be suspended until further notice.
  • Residents and business owners are encouraged to pay utility bills and property taxes on line.
  • Residents and business owners are encouraged to call or email City departments to apply for permits and other inquiries rather than visit City Hall.

References

  1. Todd Joseph Campbell (Facebook Page).
  2. “City of Saline Departments and Elected Officials” Saline.
  3. “Health Department” Washtenaw County Michigan.
  4. MDHHS: Michigan Department of Health & Human Services (home page).
  5. “Executive Order 2020-04 – Declaration of State of Emergency” Governor Gretchen Whitmer (March 11, 2020) State of Michigan.
  6. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)” CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
  7. “Novel Coronavirus Reports” CDC.
  8. “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak” World Health Organization (WHO).
  9. “Rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)” WHO.
  10. “Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)” Health Department, Washtenaw County Michigan.
  11. “COVID-19: What You Need to Know” (February 13, 2020) Washtenaw County Health Department.
  12. City of Saline (home page).
  13. City of Saline (Facebook Page).