HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-08-03-Resolution 2020-293_COVID-19 Encouraging Public Health PracticesTHE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA
RESOLUTION 2020-293
ENCOURAGING PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICES IN THE CITY OF WAUKEE
DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
IN THE NAME AND BY THE A UTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WA UKEE, JOWA
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.
Courtney Clarke, Mayor
Attest:
Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk
RESULTS OF VOTE:
AVE
Anna Bergman
X
R. Charles Bottenberg
X
Chris Crone
X
Larry R. Lyon
X
Ben Sinclair
X
NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN