HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-03-I12 Encouraging Public Health Practices During PandemicCITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION
MEETING DATE: August 3, 2020
AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution encouraging public health
practices in the City of Waukee during the coronavirus pandemic
FORMAT:Resolution
SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: The resolution is proposed in response to continued
increases in positive COVID-19 cases in both Dallas and Polk Counties,
as well as recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention for the use of face masks and social distancing as ways to
prevent the spread of COVID-19.
FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS:
COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT:
STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: The proposed resolution encourages but does not
mandate the use of face coverings.
RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution.
ATTACHMENTS: I. Proposed Resolution
PREPARED BY:Becky Schuett
REVIEWED BY:
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AGENDA ITEM: I12
THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2020-
ENCOURAGING PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE
DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee, Dallas County, State of Iowa, is a duly organized Municipal
Organization; AND,
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, the Honorable Governor Kim Reynolds declared a state of
public health disaster emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19); AND,
WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald J. Trump issued a proclamation declaring the
COVID-19 outbreak in the United States a national emergency; AND,
WHEREAS, many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the State of Iowa, the number of
cases continues to grow, and reports warn of an increase in cases through the fall and winter;
AND,
WHEREAS, social distancing, increased hand washing and the use of face coverings are
consistent with recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, the Iowa
Department of Public Health and the Dallas County Health Department as effective means to
prevent the spread of COVID-19; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee is taking steps at all City facilities to protect the health of
employees, residents and visitors, including the closure of City buildings to public access and
requiring the use of face coverings during any interactions with the public; AND,
WHEREAS, the City of Waukee encourages individuals in the City to comply with
recommended public health practices and encourages businesses throughout Waukee to explore
similar measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and help keep businesses operational.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Waukee that
everyone is encouraged to socially distance and wear face coverings when in the proximity of
other persons and that these practices continue until substantial progress in curbing the spread of
COVID-19 has been declared by public health officials.
Passed by the City Council of the City of Waukee, Iowa, and approved this the 3rd day of
August, 2020.
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Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
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Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN
Anna Bergman
R. Charles Bottenberg
Chris Crone
Larry R. Lyon
Ben Sinclair