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Home My WebLink AboutWeekly Notes 3-27-20 I CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS—WEEKLY NOTES for: March 27th,2020 TO: City Council Members&Staff FROM: Eric Johnson,City Administrator Zoning & Development Items: 1. No new applications have been received. 2. The City has received three POLLINATOR GARDEN applications and these have been approved;we look forward to their construction this summer and the City will provide the$250 reimbursement if they meet the required parameters. Enclosed is a copy of that program/policy. 3. The City is seeking two planning commissioners—enclosed is the application packet, please forward to any City resident who you believe may be interested. COVID-19 Matters: While the City Council was able to accomplish its required business on 3/24; staff is exploring some other technology—such as ZOOM to hold these meetings. The challenge is not that people cannot communicate together; but how can the technology enable the public to watch without being directly connected or"signed-in" to the meeting. There is likely a way, but is it practical or affordable especially for hopefully a short period of time? Any ideas are welcome. See the enclosed CITY COVID Update#4 for 3/27/20. Copy of Gov. Walz's shelter in place order-- EO 2020 is enclosed. Other Items: • The City typically engages EHLER'S Financial Associates to examine if a refinancing of Clty Bond Debt would result in savings and when fees and costs are included.At this time, no savings is anticipated—see the enclosed report. • The Humane Society has restricted some of its operations sue to COVID-19, recall they are a place the Clty can take recovered animals-see their enclosed communication. • The Clty has been made aware that it is eligible for NO FAULT SEWER Coverage—the LMCIT does underwrite these coverages and only will apply this policy if the Clty can document it has and follows proper routine sanitary sewer maintenance. The Clty has struggled to secure this in the past and should there be a sewer back-up into someone's basement this policy could make an easier payment to the property owner without a defined position of fault for the Clty. • Please see City Clerk - Jenni Pinski's memo on two events—Spring Clean-up and Party in the Park. Both essentially will need to have some thought about delaying these. • The City has invoiced VSSA for their 2020 Payment in lieu of taxes—stemming from the memory car expansion that would otherwise be tax exempt. The City negotiated this requirement several years ago and ensures that such facility contributes to the City's tax base. Mayor McComber provided: 1. 3/24 NLC Leadership& Federal Advocacy UPDATES for 3/26/20& NLC Response Package for 3/25/20 2. Lockridge Grindal Update for 3/23/20 &3/26/20&3/27/20 -Other emails will be sent. 3. Metro Cities news for 3/25/20 4. MAOSC Update for 3/25/20 5. White House—State and Local Briefing COVID-19 Update for 3/26/20 Please let me know if you have any questions-651-253-7837 Call Anytime. 1 of 87 *a n :r ft5"5 wWlrr 7 7 Or yR ,��.�',�^F Tl.��5.,r � � t .X5px� Itlh � ;rolP'j V'�'• i y t .""A#x � e.•' �� a Y' yk .f y. �d ::I. r k Y W p i 4 � i I r rk R 4} ! iv V �iL.l. City of Oak Park Heights Pollinator Garden Micro-Grant Program - FEBRUARY 2020 ZA �C" .7 �n e • a � a� ��'k�� rb �.e ��". �� lY.'�• ®!tl� � S T axe-,��. `�i'. r r:{' -� f t�� '�r• e .r 2 of 87 I City of Oak Park Heights Pollinator Garden Micro-Grant Program BACKGROUND: Minnesota is home to over 450 native species of bees,many of whose populations are declining. One of them, the Rusty Patched Bumble Bee, was the first bee in the continental US to be labeled an Endangered Species. Globally, bees and other pollinators are responsible for at least a third of the food humans eat and are responsible for the pollination of key crops contributing over$19 billion worth of services to U.S. agriculture. In addition, pollinator habitat plantings also provide habitat for birds and other wildlife and deliver water quality,carbon sequestration and other ecosystem benefits. PROGRAM: To improve Pollinator Habitat and to incentivize the establishment of Pollinator Gardens that add environmental and aesthetic value to City neighborhoods, the City Council for the City of Oak Park Heights is hereby committing $2,000.00 for the development and installation of residential pollinator gardens where up to one-half of the out-of-pocket investment to establish such garden total can be reimbursed (up to $250.00) to a residential owner after they demonstrate their construction and establishment of a Pollinator Garden. DEFINITION: A Pollinator Garden is defined as:A garden or landscaped area comprised of plants native to Minnesota that provide nectar to pollinator insects throughout the growing season. Pollinator gardens should not be treated with insecticides or other pesticides. REQUIREMENTS: I. All City funds shall be disbursed the form of a 50% reimbursement up to $250.00 per property (for purchase of plants, mulch, border, etc. — not hired staff or in-kind labor) and will be provided when garden has reached substantial completion. (not flowering). Funds may only be used in Oak Park Heights. 2. Such Pollinator Garden shall be not less than 50 square feet and shall maintain a bio-diversity of plantings necessary for pollinators such as the Rusty Patched Bumblebee and Monarch Butterfly. See plant guide for further guidance (To be attached). 3. The Pollinator Garden must have a defined border of rock, woodchips or other durable material so as to ensure that the garden appears intentional and that plants do not block streets or sidewalks. 4. Use of funds to establish a pollinator yard or general turf replacement is not permitted and City Ord. relating to yard maintenance remains in effect. 5. Property Owner must keep such Pollinator Garden in proper order for not less than 60 months.Failure to maintain the garden in proper order and/or not complying with the terms of this Policy may result in the City requiring a reimbursement to which the applicant shall provide and/or be subject to penalties and property assessments to restore the site. 6. Provide a simple sketch or plan for prior approval. 7. Install and maintain City provided sign in a conspicuous location in or near the Garden and the Property Owner shall permit—during reasonable times and dates—such as an OPEN HOUSE,the general public to visit the garden to explore what is attempted to be accomplished. 8. May not be installed in the City Right-of-way. 3 of 87 APPLICATION PAGE TO APPLY FOR Pollinator Garden Micro-Grant Program: To get going! -- Supply the following Three Items: ITEM 1: Provide the Following Information: NAME: (MUST BE THE OWNER OF RECORD) ADDRESS: EMAIL: PHONE: ITEM 2: PROVIDE A PLAN On Separate Page(s)Provide a short-written Proposal including a general budget,timeline and sketch of yard and garden plan. (the City can provide aerial photos of your property) ITEM 3: COMMITMENTS Complete the following: In exchange for the funds allocated by the City, I, the Owner of (address) do desire to enter into a partnership with the City whereby I construct and maintain a Pollinator Garden consistent with the general parameters established by as well as the above Requirements. Date Signature of Property Owner Return these three items above to the City for review and prior authorization to proceed. If you need assistance in the development of a Pollinator Garden Plan,we would encourage contacting the following persons: Angie Hong Washington Conservation District an ig e.hongPa_mnwcd.org Phone: (651)330-8220 x. 35 www.mnwcd.org/emwrep Planting for Pollinators Guide: https://bluethumb.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2019/11/Planting-for-Pollinators-Design-Guide_8-16.pdf (This is a good guide from BWSR,Blue Thumb and Xerces that could be given to residents to help select plants and design their gardens.) There are also many resources on the Blue Thumb website, specifically related to the Lawns to Legumes funding: https://bluethumb.org/lawns-to-legumes/ 4 of 87 �T - City of Oak Park Heights Planning Commissioner Application Packet (ANTICIPATED FOR APPOINTMENT IN June 2020) Enclosed: 1. Notice of Vacancy & Recruitment 2. Application (to be completed and submitted by May 15th 2020) 3. Planning Commission "By-Laws" 5 of 87 OT - Notice of Vacancy& Recruitment The City of Oak Park Heights is seeking Oak Park Heights residents who are looking for an interesting and rewarding opportunity to participate in the development and governance of Oak Park Heights. Applications are now being accepted to fill a vacancy (or vacancies) on the Planning Commission. Commission terms are three years, running from June to May. The Commission typically meets at 6:00 p.m., typically the 2nd or 3rd Thursday of each month, and periodically holds workshops or other special meetings. The Planning Commission is comprised of five members, who are appointed by the City Council to serve on the Commissions in an advisory capacity. The Planning Commission serves as the City's planning agency and conducts public hearings on matters affecting zoning, subdivision and building regulations, land use development and comprehensive planning. Other matters are referred to the Planning Commission by the City Council from time to time. For consideration, pick up an application packet at Oak Park Heights City Hall, 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N. or print one from the City's website: www.cityofoakparkheights.com. Completed applications shall be accepted for consideration until 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 15th , 2020 For additional information contact City Administrator, Eric Johnson at (651) 439-4439 or via Email at eajohnson@cityofoakparkheights.com. 6 of 87 ■ R CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSIONER APPLICATION NAME DATE To provide the City Council with an understanding of you, your background and your interests, please answer the following questions. (You may attach an extra sheet if necessary.) ADDRESS PHONE E-MAIL HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN OAK PARK HEIGHTS? OCCUPATION: EMPLOYER: PHONE: PRIOR EXPERIENCE ON CITY COMMISSIONS, CITY BOARDS, ETC. 7 of 87 ■ R PLEASE PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF WHY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE APPOINTED TO THE OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION. IS THERE ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WOULD LIKE US TO CONSIDER REGARDING THIS APPOINTMENT? Please return to: Date Received: (For office use only) Julie Hultman City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Boulevard PO Box 2007 Oak Park Heights, MN 55082 8 of 87 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION BYLAWS ARTICLE 1 - ORIGIN AND POWERS A. Authorization. The City is authorized and empowered to establish a Planning Commission by the provisions of Minnesota State Statutes 462.354. B. Establishment. The Planning Commission was created in an advisory capacity by action of the Oak Park Heights City Council on April 14, 1998 by the adoption of Ordinance 210 and the amendment of Section 401, the Oak Park Heights Zoning Ordinance. ARTICLE 2 — DUTIES AND OBJECTIVES A. Advisory Capacity. The Planning Commission is designed to serve in an advisory capacity to the Oak Park Heights City Council. B. Objectives. The objectives of the Planning Commission are to make recommendations to the City Council which will guide the development of land, services and facilities within the City, so as to promote the public health, safety and general welfare. C. Public Hearings. The Planning Commission shall hold public hearings for variances, conditional use permits, subdivisions, PUD permits, and other applications to the City in accordance with the City Zoning Ordinance and shall make recommendations on said applications to the City Council. D. Special Public Hearings. The Planning Commission may hold such public information hearings as the City Council deems necessary and may make recommendations on applications for building permits or site plan review when requested by the City Council. ARTICLE 3 — MEMBERSHIP A. Voting Members. The Planning Commission shall consist of five citizen members who are eligible voters residing within the Oak Park Heights City limits and who are appointed by the City Council. 9 of 87 B. Ex-Officio Members. There shall be a City Council person designated by the Mayor, with the consent of the City Council, to be a liaison to the Planning Commission. Such City Council person shall serve without voting power and in a capacity as ex-officio to the Planning Commission. The Mayor, with the consent of the City Council may also appoint non-voting, ex-officio members to represent other groups or organizations from the community. C. Terms. The five members of the Planning Commission shall be appointed by the City Council. All such appointments shall initiate and be established by resolution of the City Council. The term of each member shall be for three years with initial terms being staggered by the City Council resolution of appointment. Unless extended by special order of the City Council for a period of one year; no member shall serve more than two consecutive terms on the Planning Commission. D. Absenteeism. If any voting member fails to attend three consecutive meetings or a total of four meetings (or 25 percent) during the calendar year, the City Council shall be notified with a recommendation by the Planning Commission. Planning Commissioners shall notify the Chairperson or City staff when an absence is anticipated. E. Removal. Any member of the Planning Commission may be removed at any time by a four-fifths (4/5) vote of the City Council with or without cause. F. Compensation. Compensation of Planning Commission members as selected by the City Council shall serve without compensation except as otherwise established by resolution of the City Council. G. Training. The Chairperson and the City staff shall meet with each new Planning Commissioner to explain Planning Commission procedures. Within the first year of appointment, each new Planning Commissioner shall attend a Government Training Service, Planning Commission training session at City expense. H. Resignation. A member who wishes to resign shall submit a written resignation to the Chairperson, who shall in turn forward the same to the City Council. I. Vacancies. Vacancies occurring within the Planning Commission shall be filled for the balance of the appointment by the City Council. 2 10 of 87 ARTICLE 4 — OFFICERS, DUTIES AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS A. Officers. The officers of the Planning Commission shall be Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson. B. Duties of the Chairperson. The Chairperson shall preside at all meetings, appoint Planning Commission members to committees, appoint Planning Commission representatives, rule on procedural questions (subject to reversal by a two-thirds (2/3) vote of those members in attendance), meet with all newly appointed members, exercise the same voting rights as other Planning Commissioners and carry out such other duties as are assigned by the Planning Commission or by the City Council. C. Duties of the Vice-Chairperson. The Vice-Chairperson shall act in the absence or inability to act of the Chairperson, and in such instances, shall have the powers and functions of the Chairperson. D. Terms. The Planning Commission officers shall be elected from among its appointed members for the term of two years. No member shall serve as Chairperson or Vice-Chairperson for more than two consecutive terms. The election shall occur at the Planning Commission's annual meeting. E. Vote. Candidates for office receiving a majority vote of the entire membership (three-fifths (3/5)), shall be declared duly elected. F. Date of Office. Newly elected officers shall take office at the annual meeting in March. G. Vacancies. Vacancies occurring in the offices of the Planning Commission shall be filled immediately by the above election procedure. ARTICLE 5 — MEETINGS A. Annual Meeting. An annual organizational meeting shall be held the second' Thursday in March of each year. Election of officers shall be conducted at that time. B. Regular Meetings. Regular meetings of the Planning Commission shall be held at 6:00 PM on the second Thursday of each month in the City Hall Council Chambers. The regular meeting date of the Planning Commission may be changed by resolution of the City Council. C. Special Meetings. Special meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chairperson, after consultation with City staff. 3 11 of 87 D. Notice of Meetings. Notice in writing of all regular and special Planning Commission meetings, setting forth the time, place and agenda of such meetings, shall be mailed by the City staff to all Planning Commission members at least five days in advance of each meeting. E. Site Investigation. Prior to each meeting, all Planning Commission members shall endeavor to visit any properties to be discussed at the meeting. F. Planning Commission Representative at City Council Meetings. Each Planning Commission member shall in turn represent the Planning Commission at regular City Council meetings. ARTICLE 6 — PRE-MEETING PROCEDURES A. Agenda. The agenda for each meeting of the Planning Commission shall be developed in writing by the City staff and shall be available at the City Hall prior to each meeting. B. Withdrawal. If a petitioner or applicant desires to withdraw a matter from an agenda, such request must be submitted to the City staff in writing, and if any public notice has been given, all persons appearing at the noticed hearing on said petition or application shall be entitled to be heard. ARTICLE 7 — PUBLIC HEARING PROCEDURE A. Time. The time of each public hearing shall be stated on the agenda, and no hearing may begin before this time. Each hearing shall begin as soon as possible after this time. B. Presentation. If a public hearing is required for a request by a petitioner, the petitioner or an appointed representative shall state the request, explain the proposal and answer questions of the Planning Commissioners. If no petitioner is involved, the Chairperson or the City staff member shall explain the purpose of the hearing. The Chairperson may impose reasonable restraint upon the number of times one individual may speak. C. Termination of Hearing. The Chairperson may close a public hearing after hearing those present who care to speak, or any member may move to continue the public hearing until a specified date. If a hearing on the petitioner's request is closed, the Planning Commission shall make a recommendation to the City Council within 30 days following the close of the hearing. If a hearing is continued, mailed notices of the continuation may be requested by any voting member. 4 12 of 87 ARTICLE 8 — MEETING PROCEDURES A. Rules of Order. Unless otherwise specifically designated, Roberts Rules of Order, as most recently revised, shall govern the meeting procedure. B. Quorum. A majority of the voting membership (three-fifths (3/5)) shall constitute a quorum for meeting purposes. C. Conflict of Interest. Whenever a Planning Commission member shall have a direct or indirect personal or financial interest in an application or petition before the Planning Commission, that member shall declare such interest and excuse himself/herself from the discussion and vote. D. Agenda. The order of business at regular meetings generally shall be as follows.. 1 . Call to order. 2. Roll call of members. 3. Approval of the minutes of the previous meeting. 4. Public hearings. 5. Informational hearings. 6. Old business. 7. New business. 8. Adjournment. E. Appearance of Petitioner. No application or petition shall be given final approval unless the applicant or petitioner appears personally or by representative at the hearing called thereon, or unless he/she makes satisfactory explanation or presentation in lieu thereof. F. Tabling. A tabling motion, if passed, has the effect of laying a matter over until the next regular meeting, unless otherwise specified. G. Reports. Any matter may be tabled for a technical report or study which the Planning Commission may make or request of the petitioner, the City staff, the City Attorney, the City Engineer or other sources. Such report shall be presented to the City staff for forwarding to the Planning Commission at least five days prior to the meeting at which said matter will be heard again. H. Non-Agenda Matters. No binding or final action may be taken on any matter not on the written agenda except by unanimous vote of the members in attendance or four-fifths (4/5) vote of the entire membership. 5 13 of 87 ARTICLE 9 — COMMITTEES A. Planning Commission Committees. The Planning Commission may establish committees of its own membership for a specific purpose and duration. B. Ad Hoc Committees. The Planning Commission may request that the City Council appoint other members of the community to Ad Hoc Commission committees, which may be created by the Planning Commission for a specific purpose and duration. At least one voting member of the Planning Commission also shall be appointed to each such committee. ARTICLE 10 — RECORDS A. Minutes. The City shall supply a secretary at all regular and special meetings of the Planning Commission who shall be responsible for taking full and complete minutes and record all such meetings. The City staff shall be responsible for keeping a record of all Planning Commission resolutions, transcriptions, minutes and findings. B. Open Meetings. All meetings shall be a matter of public record. Updated: October 12, 2017 6 14 of 87 P,. - City of Oak Park Heights 14168 Oak Park Blvd. N•Oak Park Heights,MN 55082•Phone(651)439-4439•Fax(651)439-0574 3-27-20 COVID-19 Update—City of Oak Park Heights— RE: Public UPDATE#4—March 27th, 2020 From: Eric Johnson, City Administrator The City is continuing is CORE SERVICES and we remain largely operational; Here are some updates from the City: 1. The City's general phone line remains open from 8 am to 4:30 pm, Mon-Fri, however due to the call forwarding feature; we only have one incoming-line so you may—on occasion - receive a busy signal or it will roll to voice-mail. Please call back in a couple of minutes and we can address your needs. 651-439-4439. 2. The City Council has waived all CITY building permit fees related to improvements to existing homes through September 30th, 2020; if you had thought about some home projects now may be a time to tackle this project; We can issue the permits remotely and with no City Permit fee! Just give us a call and tell us what your project might be! The City Council has also waived late fees associated with utility bills for the upcoming quarters. 3. City Parks and Trails Remain Open. We encourage the community to continue to stay physically active and enjoy the days as they warm up.Yes,follow the"social distancing" protocols of course and if you use the playgrounds, practice effective hand cleaning and washing. Attached is a link to the City's website for trail maps. https://www.cityofoakparkheights.com/index.asp?SEC=00548C4B-286B-4D32-8609-BB98F5E2CClA. If you haven't walked the City's Trails, now is a great time to explore these wonderful assets! __________________-------------- 4. The City's SPRING CLEAN-UP slated for There are several links to related to the COVID-19 and can be found here: May 2°d is going to be rescheduled; Staff hopes for a hftps://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus12019-nco\dindex.html mid-June / July date —more information will be hftps://wm.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/situation.htmi forthcoming. hftps://wm.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirusfindex.html. hftps:llwm.co.mshington.mn.us/CivicAletts.aspx?CID=1 The MDH has established a COVID-19 Hotline that will run from 5. Some Public Safety Notes: 7:00 am to 7:00 pm: 651-201-3920. SEE THE ATTACHED PAGES—also--With the Governor's"shelter in place"order traveling throughout the community should be limited to those purposes outlined.This will assist all local law enforcement to keep resources better directed to having eyes on closed buildings and/or dealing with acute emergencies.A copy of his order(MN-EO 20-20)is found in this link: https://mn.gov/governor/news/executiveorders.ISP The City's CORE FUNCTIONS of public service delivery regardless of the situation shall be maintained: 1. Ensuring water is delivered to homes and hydrants, 2. That sanitary sewers and sanitary sewer lift stations remain operational, 3. Streets remain plowed, and 4. Police/EMS/FIRE services remain intact and functional. 5. We expect regular building Permit Issuances and Garbage and Recyclable pick-up to continue. Should there be any changes related to the City's ability to deliver these CORE SEVRICES we will post them on the City's Website which can be found at www.citvofoakparkheights.com and links will be placed on Facebook. One can always call City Hall at 651-439-4439 if you have any specific questions or need guidance on securing other aid. We will do our best to respond. 15 of 87 i OAK PARK KEEP YOUR EYES OPEN AND WATCH OUT FOR EACH OTHER • If you see suspicious activity around your neighborhood or out in the community, don't hesitate to call 911 to report suspicious activity. • WCSO non-emergency number: 651-439-9381 • Oak Park Heights Police: 651-439-4723 • Remind friends and family to watch their mail. As refunds and stimulus checks are to be dispersed, some have it mailed. Mail thieves know this, and may be out checking mail boxes. • Watch the package deliveries. Many people are still required to work and may not be home to accept their package. Keep the package thieves at bay as many are doing more online shopping during this time. 16 of 87 • Scammers are out there as well. Feeding into people's fear and concern of the COVID- 19 virus. There is NO CURE for it at this time "Hopefully SOON!", especially from an online advertisement. Don't be victimized by scammers online or over the phone. • As many businesses are being forced to close help them out by keeping an eye on them as you are out and about. If you see someone or something not right around a closed business call and let us check it out. • The more we help each other and the more we do, the better it is for all, now and when this end so we can return strong. 17 of 87 STATE OF MINNESOTA Executive Department Governor Tim Walz Emergency Executive Order 20-20 Directing Minnesotans to Stay at Home I, Tim Walz, Governor of the State of Minnesota,by the authority vested in me by the Constitution and applicable statutes, issue the following Executive Order: The COVID-19 pandemic presents an unprecedented challenge to our State. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization ("WHO") characterized the COVID-19 outbreak as a pandemic. Despite efforts to contain COVID-19, the WHO and the Centers for Disease Control ("CDC") indicate that it is expected to spread. Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Minnesota are rapidly increasing. On March 15, 2020, Minnesota detected the first confirmed cases caused by "community spread" infections not epidemiologically linked to overseas travel. By March 17, 2020, all fifty states had reported a confirmed case of COVID-19. By March 20, 2020, the CDC had confirmed more than 15,000 COVID-19 cases in the United States. And on March 21, 2020, the Minnesota Department of Health ("MDH") announced the first confirmed fatality due to COVID-19 in Minnesota. Community spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and nationwide is increasing. As of March 24, 2020, Minnesota had 287 confirmed COVID-19 cases, with 35 hospitalizations. It is further expected that increased testing capacity would demonstrate that COVID-19 is circulating in communities across Minnesota that currently have not identified a confirmed case. Minnesota has already taken proactive steps to ensure that we are ahead of the curve on COVID- 19 prevention and response. On March 13, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-01 and declared a peacetime emergency because this pandemic, an act of nature, threatens the lives of Minnesotans, and local resources are inadequate to address the threat. On March 15, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-02 ordering the temporary closure of public schools. On March 16, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-04 ordering the closure of bars, restaurants, and other places of public accommodation. Recent developments, including the presence of community spread in Minnesota, the rapid increase in COVID-19 cases both globally and in Minnesota, and the first COVID-19 related death in our state, require Minnesota to take additional proactive measures to slow the spread of this pandemic. Slowing the community spread of COVID-19 is critical to ensuring that our 1 18 of 87 healthcare facilities remain able to accommodate those who require intensive medical intervention. This Executive Order is consistent with a growing nationwide effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. On March 16, 2020, President Donald Trump issued guidelines to limit gatherings of more than 10 people. As of March 24, 2020, twenty-four states representing almost 200 million Americans have issued orders or public health directives closing non-essential businesses or limiting residents from participating in non-essential activities. Limiting activities to only those which are most essential and practicing social distancing at all times are vital tools required to mitigate the community spread of COVID-19 in Minnesota and nationwide. On March 23, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response ("CISA Guidance"—attached to, and incorporated into, this Executive Order). The CISA Guidance identifies workers who conduct a range of operations and services that are essential to continued critical infrastructure viability. This federal guidance provides a baseline for Minnesota's efforts to ensure critical infrastructure and services are maintained while slowing the spread of COVID-19. In Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.02, the Minnesota Legislature conferred upon the Governor emergency powers "in order to (1) ensure that preparations of this state will be adequate to deal with disasters, (2) generally protect the public peace, health, and safety, and (3) preserve the lives and property of the people of the state." Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.21, subdivision 1, the Governor has general authority to control the state's emergency management as well as carry out the provisions of Minnesota's Emergency Management Act. Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.21, subdivision 3(7), authorizes the Governor to cooperate with federal and state agencies in "matters pertaining to the emergency management of the state and nation . . . ." including "the direction or control of. . . the conduct of persons in the state, including entrance or exit from any stricken or threatened public place, occupancy of facilities, and . . . public meetings or gatherings . . . ."Pursuant to subdivision 3 of that same section, the Governor may "make, amend, and rescind the necessary orders and rules to carry out the provisions" of Minnesota Statutes 2019, Chapter 12. When approved by the Executive Council and filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, such orders and rules have the force and effect of law during the peacetime emergency. Any inconsistent rules or ordinances of any agency or political subdivision of the state are suspended during the pendency of the emergency. Any person who willfully violates such an order or rule is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days. For these reasons, I order as follows: 1. Beginning on Friday, March 27, 2020 at 11:59 pm through Friday, April 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm, all persons currently living within the State of Minnesota are ordered to stay at home or in their place of residence except to engage in the Activities and Critical Sector work set forth below in Paragraphs 5 and 6. 2 19 of 87 2. For purposes of this Executive Order, homes or residences include hotels, motels, shared rental units, shelters, and similar facilities, to the extent they are used for lodging. 3. This Executive Order does not restrict virtual work or telework (i.e. work from home), and Minnesotans working in any field are encouraged to work from their home or residence as much as possible. 4. Definitions. As used in this Executive Order, "workers" and"personnel" are broadly defined to include employees, contractors, vendors, and volunteers. As used in this Executive Order, "Critical Sectors" is defined to include the categories found in the CISA Guidance and the additional categories listed below. 5. Exemptions —Activities. Minnesotans may leave their homes or residences to engage in the following activities,provided that all persons follow the guidelines set forth and maintained by the Minnesota Department of Health ("MDH Guidelines"), including but not limited to social distancing, to the maximum extent possible. This list of Activities may be clarified, as deemed necessary by the Governor, to ensure the health, safety, and security of all Minnesotans. Clarifications will be available for public review at: hgps://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/ a. Relocation to ensure safety. Individuals whose homes or residences are unsafe or become unsafe, including individuals who have suffered or are at risk of domestic violence or for whom the safety, sanitation or essential operations of the home or residence cannot be maintained, are allowed and urged to leave their home or residence and relocate to a safe alternative home or residence. b. Health and safety activities. Individuals may seek emergency services, obtain medical services, supplies, and medications, and visit a health care or dental professional or facility, or a veterinarian. Individuals may also donate blood. c. Outdoor activities. Individuals may engage in outdoor activities (e.g., walking, hiking, running, biking, driving for pleasure, hunting, or fishing), and may go to available public parks and other public recreation lands, consistent with remaining at least six feet apart from individuals from other households. This does not exempt public accommodations that may feature outdoor activities from closure under Executive Order 20-04 and does not permit trespass upon private property. d. Necessary supplies and services. Individuals may obtain food, including delivery or carry-out services, beverages (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), and other grocery items, gasoline, supplies needed to work from home, and products needed to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of homes and residences, businesses, and personally owned vehicles, including 3 20 of 87 automobiles and bicycles. Individuals may also visit and use the services of laundromats and dry cleaners. e. Essential intrastate and interstate travel. Individuals may travel to exempted activities and may travel to return to a home or place of residence. Individuals may also travel into and out of Minnesota. f. Care of others. Individuals may care for a family member, friend, or pet in another household, and may transport family members, friends, or pets as allowed by this Executive Order, including the transport of children pursuant to existing parenting time schedules or other visitation schedules pertaining to a child in need of protective services ("CHIPS")proceeding. g. Displacement. Individuals without a home are exempt from the restrictions in this Executive Order, and they may move between emergency shelters, drop- in centers, and encampments. Encampments should not be subject to sweeps or disbandment by state or local governments, as such sweeps or disbandment increase the potential risk and spread of COVID-19. h. Tribal Activities & Lands. i. Activities by tribal members within the boundaries of their tribal reservations are exempt from the restrictions in this Executive Order but may be subject to restrictions by tribal authorities. ii. Activities within the boundaries of federal land held in trust for one of the 11 Minnesota Tribal Nations are exempt from the restrictions in this Executive Order but may be subject to restrictions by tribal authorities. iii. Activities by tribal members to exercise their federal treaty rights within the boundaries of their treaty territory (also known as "ceded territory") are exempt from the restrictions in this Executive Order but may be subject to restrictions by applicable tribal authorities. iv. Tribal members may travel to and from their tribal reservations in accordance with applicable tribal law. 6. Exemptions—Critical Sectors. All workers who can work from home must do so. Workers in the following Critical Sectors, who are performing work that cannot be done at their home or residence through telework or virtual work and can be done only at a place of work outside of their home or residence, are exempted from the prohibition in paragraph 1 as set forth below. These critical services exemptions apply only to travel to and from an individual's home or residence and place of work and an individual's performance of work duties that cannot be done at their homes or residence. Travel may include transportation to and from child care or school settings as necessary to ensure the safe care of children. This list of Critical Sectors may be clarified, as deemed necessary by the Governor, to ensure the 4 21 of 87 health, safety, and security of all Minnesotans. Clarifications will be available for public review at: http:Hmn.gov/deed/critical/ a. Healthcare and public health. This category is limited to: i. Healthcare and public health workers listed in the CISA Guidance. ii. Providers of, and workers supporting, reproductive health care, childbirth services, mental health care, and substance use treatment. iii. Workers supporting manufacturers, technicians, logistics and warehouse operators, and distributors of personal care, hygiene, and healthcare products. iv. Workers providing home care and human services workers from government or non-profit providers who are delivering food, prescriptions, case management services, mental health and substance abuse therapy, or who are otherwise caring for a client. V. Workers providing or supporting home-based care for adults, seniors, and children, including but not limited to people who are blind, deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and people with disabilities, including physical disabilities, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, substance use disorders, or mental illness. This includes workers who must travel to a person's home to provide care or other in-home services including meal delivery and one-on-one interpreting services for people who are blind, deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing. This includes personal care attendants,paid employees of government and non-profit providers, or volunteers representing government and non-profit providers. As applicable, such healthcare and public health workers are subject to the restrictions on elective surgeries and procedures as set forth in Executive Orders 20-09 and 20-17. b. Law enforcement,public safety, and first responders. This category is limited to law enforcement and public safety workers and first responders listed in the CISA Guidance, including all corrections personnel, state and county probation officers, and supervision agents, in addition to victims' advocates, animal control officers, humane officers, and all workers who support electronic security and life-safety services. c. Food and agriculture. This category is limited to food and agriculture workers listed in the CISA Guidance, including agricultural equipment repair services. For clarity, and for the purposes of this Executive Order, references to "beverages" include alcoholic beverages. The restrictions on restaurants, bars, and other places of public accommodation adopted in Executive Orders 20-04 and 20-18 remain in effect. 5 22 of 87 d. Energy. This category is limited to energy workers listed in the CISA Guidance. e. Water and wastewater. This category is limited to water and wastewater workers listed in the CISA Guidance, including State Parks workers who maintain water and wastewater infrastructure, in addition to workers who perform work related to residential wells and septic tanks, and workers who supply bottled water or home filtration systems in areas where that is a health necessity. f. Transportation and logistics. This category is limited to the transportation and logistics workers listed in the CISA Guidance, in addition to: i. State, county, and local government agencies and agency workers, as well as private sector workers, who support or enable transportation functions, including engineers, dispatchers, maintenance and repair technicians (including workers at maintenance and repair shops), warehouse workers, truck stop and rest area workers, and workers that maintain and inspect infrastructure (including those that require cross- border travel). ii. Workers engaged in roadway construction, maintenance, and utility proj ects. iii. Public transit workers. iv. Bicycle shops and distribution facilities. V. Automobile sales that are necessary to allow for essential travel, when conducted by appointment, and only when CDC and MDH guidelines, including social distancing, can be met. g. Public Works. This category is limited to public works workers listed in the CISA Guidance, in addition to construction material suppliers and workers providing services necessary to maintain construction material sources. h. Communications and information technology. This category is limited to communications and information technology workers listed in the CISA Guidance, in addition to all workers who support news services of all kinds, including newspapers, radio, television, and other forms of news media. i. Other community-based government operations and essential functions. This category is limited to the other community-based and government essential functions listed in the CISA Guidance, in addition to workers who support the following functions and services: i. Election support services and election administration workers 6 23 of 87 ii. Housing, shelter, and homelessness-prevention staff of state and local agencies and organizations responsible for ensuring safe and stable housing, including workers from state and local agencies and organizations with responsibility for ensuring safe and stable housing; shelter outreach or drop-in center programs; financing affordable housing; and administering rent subsidies, homeless interventions, operating supports, and similar supports. This includes workers necessary to provide repairs, maintenance, and operations support to residential dwellings. iii. Workers performing all other governmental functions which are necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the public, to preserve the essential elements of the financial system of government, and to continue priority services as determined by a political subdivision of the State. All political subdivisions of the State will determine the minimum personnel necessary to maintain these governmental operations. iv. Workers supporting building code enforcement necessary to maintain public safety and health of essential infrastructure and any construction as required in response to the COVID-19 peacetime emergency including but not limited to construction of health care facilities and essential businesses and services, or construction as required for emergency repairs and safety purposes. j. Critical manufacturing. This category is limited to critical manufacturing workers listed in the CISA Guidance. This category includes iron ore mining and processing operations and supplier/vendor industries essential to such mining and processing operations. k. Hazardous materials. This category is limited to hazardous materials workers listed in the CISA Guidance. 1. Financial services. This category includes workers at banks, credit unions, insurance companies, insurance agencies, and other financial services workers identified in the CISA Guidance. m. Chemical. This category is limited to chemical workers listed in the CISA Guidance. n. Defense industrial base. This category is limited to defense industrial base workers listed in the CISA Guidance. o. Tribal Governments. Tribal officers and workers deemed essential by the relevant Tribal government, regardless of residence. 7 24 of 87 p. The Judicial Branch. This category is limited to judicial officers and personnel deemed essential by the Chief Justice to ensure the continued operations of Minnesota's court system. q. The Executive Branch. This category is limited to personnel deemed necessary to continue priority services of executive branch agencies, offices, departments, divisions, boards, bureaus, councils, committees, institutions, authorities, and commissions, as well as, the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, Minnesota State Retirement System, Public Employees Retirement Association, and Teacher's Retirement Association, as determined by the Commissioner of Management and Budget in consultation with those agencies and entities. r. Executive Constitutional Offices. This category is limited to Constitutional Officers and personnel deemed essential by the applicable Constitutional Officer to ensure the continued operations of the Constitutional Office. s. The Legislative Branch. This category is limited to personnel deemed essential by the presiding officers of each body. t. Federal Employees. Nothing in this Executive Order will be construed to limit, prohibit, or restrict in any way the operations of the federal government, or the movement of federal officials in Minnesota while acting in their official capacity, including federal judicial, legislative, and executive staff and personnel. u. National Guard. This category is limited to National Guard members that are on orders, to include state active duty, Title 32, or Title 10 orders and members in an Inactive Duty for Training status. At the discretion of the Adjutant General, this category also includes full-time staff of the Minnesota National Guard or Department of Military Affairs that are necessary for the execution of the National Guard's mission. v. Faith leaders and workers. This category includes officials, workers, and leaders in houses of worship and other places of religious expression or fellowship, wherever their services may be needed. This category also includes workers necessary to plan, record, and distribute online or broadcast content to community members. w. Education. Educators and other workers supporting public and private schools, as well as higher education (e.g., colleges and universities). This category includes educators and other workers providing care to children as provided by Executive Order 20-19. Executive Order 20-02 remains in effect. x. Construction and critical trades. This category includes workers in the skilled trades such as electricians,plumbers, HVAC and elevator technicians, and other related construction of all kind. This category also includes exterminators, cleaning and janitorial staff for commercial and governmental 8 25 of 87 properties, moving and relocation services, security staff, operating engineers, and all other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of homes and residences and the Critical Sectors listed in this Executive Order. y. Child care providers. This category includes workers in child care centers, family child care, schools, and other facilities. Such providers are encouraged to remain open to provide child care services for workers in the Critical Sectors listed in this Executive Order as possible and insofar as public health guidance can be followed. This category also applies to individuals providing child care for Critical Sector workers in a personal home, such as family, friend, and neighbor care required for Critical Sector workers to continue to perform their duties. z. Hotels, residential facilities and shelters. This category includes workers supporting hotels and motels, facilities and shelters for adults, seniors, and children, including victims of domestic violence,people with developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse disorders, or mental illness. Such facilities and shelters include halfway houses and residential treatment programs. This category also includes workers needed to keep apartment complex buildings and other congregate residences or homes operational and sanitary. aa. Shelters for displaced individuals. This category is limited to workers supporting emergency shelters, drop-in centers, and encampments, as well as outreach workers. Governmental and other entities are strongly urged to make 24-hour shelter available as soon as possible, to the maximum extent practicable, and in compliance with CDC guidance. bb. Charitable and social services organizations. This category is limited to workers supporting organizations that are engaged in hunger relief work, and those that provide food, shelter,prescription delivery, mental health and substance abuse treatments, and other social services, as well as other necessities of life for individuals in need of such services, older adults who live alone,people with disabilities, and those who need assistance as a result of this emergency. cc. Legal services. This category is limited to workers who are necessary to provide essential legal services. Essential legal services include: i. Advice and representation needed to aid the delivery of all critical government services. ii. Advice and representation required to ensure the immediate and critical health, safety, and liberties of Minnesotans, including but not limited to, end-of-life planning, immigration, essential services to elders and persons with disabilities, child supports, child-protection 9 26 of 87 and domestic abuse matters,protection of personal financial resources necessary to meet basic needs, prosecution or defense in ongoing criminal matters, or all matters in which individuals are held in custody pending a legal proceeding, and proceedings held in the district or appellate courts during the effective period of this order. iii. Advice and representation related to the continuation of the Critical Sectors identified in this Executive Order, including ensuring compliance with this Executive Order,previous Executive Orders, and all applicable laws, rules, and regulations applying to Critical Sectors. iv. Supporting housing and shelter-related efforts, including loan applications, loan processing, seeking temporary relief from residential and commercial loan or lease provisions, retention of gas, electric, or water utility services, and seeking temporary relief from residential evictions or foreclosures, or other actions intended to keep people in their homes. dd. Notaries. This category is limited to notaries performing services that cannot be deferred and which cannot be accomplished via remote services under Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 358.645. ee. Critical Labor Union Functions. This category includes labor union essential activities, including the administration of health and welfare funds, and monitoring the wellbeing and safety of members providing services in the Critical Sectors. ff. Laundry services. This category is limited to workers who support laundromats, dry cleaners, industrial laundry services, and laundry service providers for other Critical Sectors. gg. Animal shelters and veterinarians. This category is limited to veterinarians and workers at animal care facilities or Department of Natural Resources workers who provide food, shelter, veterinary services, and other necessities of life for animals. Workers in this category are subject to the restrictions on elective surgeries and procedures as set forth in Executive Orders 20-09 and 20-17. hh. Real Estate Transactions. This category is limited to workers who facilitate and finance real estate transactions and real estate services, including appraisers and title services. ii. Essential Supply Stores. This category is limited to workers at businesses that sell products, tools, materials, or supplies necessary for: (1)the above Critical Sectors to continue their essential operations, (2) for workers to work from home, or(3) for the maintenance of the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of homes or residences. 10 27 of 87 7. Allowed activities and work performed in the above Critical Sectors should, to the maximum extent possible, be conducted in a manner that adheres to Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Standards and the Minnesota Department of Health and CDC Guidelines related to COVID-19, including social distancing and hygiene. 8. Except as necessary to seek medical care and obtain other necessities of life,people at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 (e.g., elderly people and those with underlying health conditions) are strongly urged to stay in their home or residence, even when the terms of this Executive Order would allow them to do leave their home or residence. 9. 1 urge all Minnesotans to voluntarily comply with this Executive Order. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 12.45, a person who willfully violates this Executive Order is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction must be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000 or by imprisonment for not more than 90 days. Nothing in this Executive Order is intended to encourage or allow law enforcement to transgress individual constitutional rights. 10. I direct the cabinet agencies to coordinate expeditiously in developing relevant guidance related to this Executive Order and to provide that guidance to the public. 11. I direct all state agencies to continue to coordinate expeditiously in developing plans to mitigate the economic effects of closures and restrictions necessitated by this peacetime emergency, including potential financial support, regulatory relief, and other executive actions. 12. This Executive Order may be extended by a future Executive Order, with the approval of the Executive Council. Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2019, section 4.035, subdivision 2, and section 12.32, this Executive Order is effective immediately upon approval by the Executive Council. It remains in effect until the peacetime emergency declared in Executive Order 20-01 is terminated or until it is rescinded by proper authority. A determination that any provision of this Executive Order is invalid will not affect the enforceability of any other provision of this Executive Order. Rather, the invalid provision will be modified to the extent necessary so that it is enforceable. 11 28 of 87 Signed on March 25, 2020. Tim Walz Governor Filed According to Law: WA� (PA�04�_ Steve Simon Secretary of State Approved by the Executive Council on March 25, 2020: Alice Roberts-Davis Secretary, Executive Council Filed March 25, 2020 Office of the Minnesota Secretary of State, Steve Simon 12 29 of 87 � M CISA ��ND SG�4 X11 . 1 • • TODAY, �fXj�. �" Tom `til r r Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response Version 1.1 (March 23, 2020) THE IMPORTANCE OF ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. Certain critical infrastructure industries have a special responsibility in these times to continue operations. This guidance and accompanying list are intended to support State, Local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers needed to maintain the services and functions Americans depend on daily and that need to be able to operate resiliently during the COVID-19 pandemic response. This document gives guidance to State, local,tribal, and territorial jurisdictions and the private sector on defining essential critical infrastructure workers. Promoting the ability of such workers to continue to work during periods of community restriction, access management, social distancing, or closure orders/directives is crucial to community resilience and continuity of essential functions. CONSIDERATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS This list was developed in consultation with federal agency partners, industry experts, and State and local officials, and is based on several key principles: 1. Response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic are locally executed,State managed, and federally supported 2. Everyone should follow guidance from the CDC, as well as State and local government officials, regarding strategies to limit disease spread. 3. Workers should be encouraged to work remotely when possible and focus on core business activities. In- person, non-mandatory activities should be delayed until the resumption of normal operations. 4. When continuous remote work is not possible, businesses should enlist strategies to reduce the likelihood of spreading the disease. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, separating staff by off-setting shift hours or days and/or social distancing. These steps can preserve the workforce and allow operations to continue. CONNECT WITH US Linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity 111 and infrastructure security agency For more Information, y @CISAgov I @cyber I @uscert—gov email c . - Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce 5. All organizations should implement their business continuity and pandemic plans,or put plans in place if they do not exist. Delaying implementation is not advised and puts at risk the viability of the business and the health and safety of theemployees. 6. In the modern economy, reliance on technology and just-in-time supply chains means that certain workers must be able to access certain sites,facilities,and assets to ensure continuity of functions. 7. Government employees,such as emergency managers,and the business community need to establish and maintain lines of communication. 8. When government and businesses engage in discussions about critical infrastructure workers,they need to consider the implications of business operations beyond the jurisdiction where the asset or facility is located. Businesses can have sizeable economic and societal impacts as well as supply chain dependencies that are geographically distributed. 9. Whenever possible,jurisdictions should align access and movement control policies related to critical infrastructure workers to lower the burden of workers crossing jurisdictional boundaries. IDENTIFYING ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS The following list of sectors and identified essential critical infrastructure workers are an initial recommended set and are intended to be overly inclusive reflecting the diversity of industries across the United States. CISA will continually solicit and accept feedback on the list(both sectors/sub sectors and identified essential workers)and will evolve the list in response to stakeholder feedback.We will also use our various stakeholder engagement mechanisms to work with partners on how they are using this list and share those lessons learned and best practices broadly. We ask that you share your feedback, both positive and negative on this list so we can provide the most useful guidance to our critical infrastructure partners. Feedback can be sent to CISA.CAT@CISA.DHS.GOV. Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers fo1i � s CSA CONNECTLinkedin.com/company/cybersecurity www.cisa.gov and infrastructure security agencym For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce HEALTHCARE / PUBLIC HEALTH • Workers providing COVID-19 testing;Workers that perform critical clinical research needed for COVID-19 response • Caregivers(e.g., physicians,dentists, psychologists, mid-level practitioners, nurses and assistants, infection control and quality assurance personnel, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists and assistants, social workers,speech pathologists and diagnostic and therapeutic technicians and technologists) • Hospital and laboratory personnel (including accounting,administrative,admitting and discharge,engineering, epidemiological,source plasma and blood donation,food service, housekeeping, medical records, information technology and operational technology, nutritionists,sanitarians, respiratory therapists,etc.) • Workers in other medical facilities(including Ambulatory Health and Surgical, Blood Banks, Clinics, Community Mental Health, Comprehensive Outpatient rehabilitation, End Stage Renal Disease, Health Departments, Home Health care, Hospices, Hospitals, Long Term Care, Organ Pharmacies, Procurement Organizations, Psychiatric Residential, Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers) • Manufacturers,technicians, logistics and warehouse operators,and distributors of medical equipment, personal protective equipment(PPE), medical gases, pharmaceuticals(including materials used in radioactive drugs), blood and blood products,vaccines,testing materials, laboratory supplies,cleaning, sanitizing,disinfecting or sterilization supplies,and tissue and paper towel products • Public health/community health workers, including those who compile, model,analyze and communicate public health information • Blood and plasma donors and the employees of the organizations that operate and manage related activities • Workers that manage health plans, billing,and health information,who cannot practically work remotely • Workers who conduct community-based public health functions,conducting epidemiologic surveillance, compiling,analyzing and communicating public health information,who cannot practically work remotely • Workers performing cybersecurity functions at healthcare and public health facilities,who cannot practically work remotely • Workers conducting research critical to COVID-19 response • Workers performing security, incident management,and emergency operations functions at or on behalf of healthcare entities including healthcare coalitions,who cannot practically workremotely • Workers who support food,shelter,and social services,and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals,such as those residing inshelters • Pharmacy employees necessary for filling prescriptions • Workers performing mortuary services, including funeral homes,crematoriums,and cemeteryworkers • Workers who coordinate with other organizations to ensure the proper recovery, handling, identification, transportation,tracking,storage,and disposal of human remains and personal effects;certify cause of death; and facilitate access to mental/behavioral health services to the family members, responders,and survivors of an incident CONNECT WITH US Linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY, FIRST RESPONDERS • Personnel in emergency management, law enforcement, Emergency Management Systems,fire, air medical,and corrections, including front line and management • Emergency Medical Service Technicians • 911 call center employees • Fusion Center employees • Hazardous material responders from government and the privatesector. • Workers - including contracted vendors--who maintain, manufacture,or supply digital systems infrastructure supportinglaw enforcement emergency service,and response operations. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE • Workers supporting groceries, pharmacies,convenience stores,and other retail that sells human food,animal/pet food,and beverage products • Restaurant carry-out and quick serve food operations-Carry-out and delivery foodemployees • Food manufacturer employees and their supplier employees—to include those employed in food processing (packers, meat processing,cheese plants, milk plants, produce,etc.)facilities; livestock, poultry,seafood slaughter facilities; pet and animal feed processing facilities; human food facilities producing by-products for animal food; beverage production facilities;and the production of food packaging • Farm workers to include those employed in animal food,feed,and ingredient production, packaging,and distribution; manufacturing, packaging,and distribution of veterinary drugs;truck delivery and transport;farm and fishery labor needed to produce our food supplydomestically • Farm workers and support service workers to include those who field crops;commodity inspection;fuel ethanol facilities;storage facilities;and other agricultural inputs • Employees and firms supporting food,feed,and beverage distribution, including warehouse workers,vendor- managed inventory controllers and blockchain managers • Workers supportingthe sanitation of all food manufacturing processes and operations from wholesale to retail • Company cafeterias-in-plant cafeterias used to feed employees • Workers in food testing labs in private industries and in institutions of higher education • Workers essential for assistance programs and government payments • Employees of companies engaged in the production,storage,transport,and distribution of chemicals, medicines,vaccines,and other substances used by the food and agriculture industry, including pesticides, herbicides,fertilizers, minerals,enrichments,and other agricultural production aids • Animal agriculture workers to include those employed in veterinary health; manufacturing and distribution of animal medical materials,animal vaccines,animal drugs,feed ingredients,feed,and bedding,etc.; transportation of live animals,animal medical materials;transportation of deceased animals for disposal; raising of animals for food;animal production operations; slaughter and packing plants, renderers,and associated regulatory and government workforce • Workers who support the manufacture and distribution of forest products, including, but not limited to timber, paper,and other wood products • Employees engaged in the manufacture and maintenance of equipment and other infrastructure necessary to agricultural production and distribution CONNECT WITH US Linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce ENERGY Electricity industry: • Workers who maintain,ensure,or restore,or are involved in the development,transportation,fuel procurement,expansion,or operation of the generation,transmission,and distribution of electric power, including call centers, utility workers, reliability engineers and fleet maintenance technicians • Workers needed for safe and secure operations at nuclear generation • Workers at generation,transmission,and electric blackstart facilities • Workers at Reliability Coordinator(RC), Balancing Authorities(BA),and primary and backup Control Centers (CC), including but not limited to independent system operators, regional transmission organizations,and balancing authorities • Mutual assistance personnel • IT and OT technology staff - for EMS(Energy Management Systems)and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA)systems,and utility data centers;Cybersecurity engineers;cybersecurity risk management • Vegetation management crews and traffic workers whosupport • Environmental remediation/monitori ng technicians • Instrumentation, protection,and control technicians Petroleum workers: • Petroleum product storage, pipeline, marine transport,terminals, rail transport, roadtransport • Crude oil storage facilities, pipeline,and marinetransport • Petroleum refinery facilities • Petroleum security operations center employees and workers who support emergency responseservices • Petroleum operations control rooms/centers • Petroleum drilling,extraction, production, processing,refining,terminal operations,transporting,and retail for use as end-use fuels or feedstocks for chemical manufacturing • Onshore and offshore operations for maintenance and emergency response • Retail fuel centers such as gas stations and truck stops,and the distribution systems that support them Natural and propane gas workers: • Natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines, including co m pressor stations • Underground storage of natural gas • Natural gas processing plants,and those that deal with natural gasliquids • Liquefied Natural Gas(LNG)facilities • Natural gas security operations center, natural gas operations dispatch and control rooms/centers natural gas emergency response and customer emergencies, including natural gas leakcalls • Drilling, production, processing, refining,and transporting natural gas for use as end-use fuels,feedstocks for chemical manufacturing,or use in electricity generation • Propane gas dispatch and control rooms and emergency response and customer emergencies, including propane leak calls • Propane gas service maintenance and restoration, including call centers CONNECT WITH US Linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce • Processing, refining,and transporting natural liquids, including propane gas,for use as end-use fuels or feedstocks for chemical manufacturing • Propane gas storage,transmission,and distribution centers WATER AND WASTEWATER Employees needed to operate and maintain drinking water and wastewater/drainage infrastructure, including: • Operational staff at water authorities • Operational staff at community watersystems • Operational staff at wastewater treatmentfacilities • Workers repairing water and wastewater conveyances and performing required sampling or monitoring • Operational staff for water distribution and testing • Operational staff at wastewater collection facilities • Operational staff and technical support for SCADA Control systems • Chemical suppliers for wastewater and personnel protection • Workers that maintain digital systems infrastructure supporting water and wastewater operations TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS • Employees supporting or enabling transportation functions, including truck drivers, bus drivers, dispatchers, maintenance and repair technicians,warehouse workers,truck stop and rest area workers, and workers that maintain and inspect infrastructure(including those that require cross jurisdiction travel) • Employees of firms providing services that enable logistics operations, including cooling,storing,packaging, and distributing products for wholesale or retail sale oruse. • Mass transit workers • Workers responsible for operating dispatching passenger,commuter and freight trains and maintaining rail infrastructure and equipment • Maritime transportation workers-port workers, mariners, equipmentoperators • Truck drivers who haul hazardous and waste materials to support critical infrastructure,capabilities,functions, and services • Automotive repair and maintenance facilities • Manufacturers and distributors(to include service centers and related operations)of packaging materials, pallets,crates,containers,and other supplies needed to support manufacturing, packaging staging and distribution operations • Postal and shipping workers,to include private com pan ies • Employees who repair and maintain vehicles,aircraft, rail equipment, marine vessels,and the equipmentand infrastructure that enables operations that encompass movement of cargo and passengers • Air transportation employees, including air traffic controllers and maintenance personnel, ramp workers, aviation and aerospace safety,security,and operations personnel and accident investigations • Workers who support the maintenance and operation of cargo by air transportation, includingflight crews, maintenance,airport operations,and other on-and off-airport facilities workers CONNECT WITH US Linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce PUBLIC WORKS • Workers who support the operation, inspection,and maintenance of essential dams, locks and levees • Workers who support the operation, inspection,and maintenance of essential public works facilities and operations, including bridges,water and sewer main breaks,fleet maintenance personnel,construction of critical or strategic infrastructure,traffic signal maintenance,emergency location services for buried utilities, maintenance of digital systems infrastructure supporting public works operations,and other emergent issues • Workers such as plumbers,electricians,exterminators,and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety,sanitation,and essential operation of residences • Support,such as road and line clearing,to ensure the availability of needed facilities,transportation,energy and communications • Support to ensure the effective removal,storage,and disposal of residential and commercial solid waste and hazardous waste COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Communications: • Maintenance of communications infrastructure-including privately owned and maintained communication systems-supported by technicians,operators,call-centers,wireline and wireless providers,cable service providers,satellite operations, undersea cable landing stations (including cable marine depots and submarine cable ship operators), Internet Exchange Points,and manufacturers and distributors of communications equipment • Workers who support radio,television,and media service, including, but not limited to front line news reporters,studio,and technicians for newsgathering and reporting • Workers at Independent System Operators and Regional Transmission Organizations, and Network Operations staff,engineers and/or technicians to manage the network or operatefacilities • Engineers,technicians and associated personnel responsible for infrastructure construction and restoration, including contractors for construction and engineering of fiber opticcables • Installation, maintenance and repair technicians that establish,support or repair service as needed • Central office personnel to maintain and operate central office,data centers,and other network off icefacilities • Customer service and support staff, including managed and professional services as well as remote providers of support to transitioning employees to set up and maintain home offices,who interface with customers to manage or support service environments and security issues, including payroll, billing,fraud,and troubleshooting • Dispatchers involved with service repair and restoration Information Technology: • Workers who support command centers, including, but not limited to Network Operations Command Center, Broadcast Operations Control Center and Security Operations Command Center • Data center operators, including system administrators, HVAC&electrical engineers, security personnel, IT managers,data transfer solutions engineers,software and hardware engineers,and database administrators • Client service centers,field engineers,and other technicians supporting critical infrastructure,as well as CONNECT WITH US Linkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce manufacturers and supply chain vendors that provide hardware and software,and information technology equipment(to include microelectronics and semiconductors)for critical infrastructure • Workers responding to cyber incidents involving critical infrastructure, including medical facilities,SLTT governments and federal facilities,energy and utilities,and banks and financial institutions,and other critical infrastructure categories and personnel • Workers supportingthe provision of essential global, national and local infrastructure for computing services (incl.cloud computing services), business infrastructure,web-based services,and critical manufacturing • Workers supporting communications systems and information technology used by law enforcement, public safety, medical,energy and other critical industries • Support required for continuity of services, including janitorial/cleaning personnel OTHER COMMUNITY-BASED GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Workers to ensure continuity of buildingfunctions • Security staff to maintain building access control and physical securitymeasures • Elections personnel • Federal,State,and Local,Tribal, and Territorial employees who support Mission Essential Functions and communications networks • Trade Officials(FTA negotiators; international data flowadministrators) • Weather forecasters • Workers that maintain digital systems infrastructure supporting other critical government operations • Workers at operations centers necessary to maintain other essential functions • Workers who support necessary credentialing,vetting and licensing operations for transportation workers • Customs workers who are critical to facilitating trade in support of the national emergency response supply chain • Educators supporting public and private K-12 schools, colleges,and universities for purposes of facilitating distance learning or performing other essential functions, if operating under rules for social distancing • Hotel Workers where hotels are used for COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures CRITICAL MANUFACTURING • Workers necessary for the manufacturing of materials and products needed for medical supply chains,and for supply chains associated with transportation,energy,communications,food and agriculture,chemical manufacturing, nuclear facilities,the operation of dams,water and wastewater treatment,emergency services,and the defense industrial base.Additionally,workers needed to maintain the continuity of these manufacturing functions and associated supply chains. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS • Workers at nuclear facilities,workers managing medical waste,workers managing waste from pharmaceuticals and medical material production,and workers at laboratories processing testkits • Workers who support hazardous materials response and cleanup • Workers who maintain digital systems infrastructure supporting hazardous materials management operations CONNECTLinkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce FINANCIAL SERVICES • Workers who are needed to process and maintain systems for processing financial transactions and services (e.g.,payment,clearing,and settlement;wholesale funding;insurance services;and capital markets activities) • Workers who are needed to provide consumer access to banking and lending services, including ATMs,and to move currency and payments(e.g.,armored cashcarriers) • Workers who support financial operations,such as those staffing data and security operations centers CHEMICAL • Workers supportingthe chemical and industrial gas supply chains, including workers at chemical manufacturing plants,workers in laboratories,workers at distribution facilities,workers who transport basic raw chemical materials to the producers of industrial and consumer goods, including hand sanitizers,food and food additives,pharmaceuticals,textiles,and paper products. • Workers supportingthe safe transportation of chemicals, includingthose supporting tank truck cleaning facilities and workers who manufacture packaging items • Workers supportingthe production of protective cleaning and medical solutions, personal protective equipment, and packaging that prevents the contamination of food,water, medicine,among others essential products • Workers supportingthe operation and maintenance of facilities(particularly those with high risk chemicals and/ or sites that cannot be shut down)whose work cannot be done remotely and requires the presence of highly trained personnel to ensure safe operations,including plant contract workers who provide inspections • Workers who support the production and transportation of chlorine and alkali manufacturing,single-use plastics,and packaging that prevents the contamination or supports the continued manufacture of food,water, medicine,and other essential products, including glass container manufacturing DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE • Workers who support the essential services required to meet national security commitments to the federal government and U.S. Military.These individuals, include but are not limited to,aerospace;mechanical and software engineers, manufacturing/production workers; IT support;security staff;security personnel; intelligence support,aircraft and weapon system mechanics and maintainers • Personnel workingfor companies,and their subcontractors,who perform under contract to the Department of Defense providing materials and services to the Department of Defense,and government-owned/contractor- operated and government-owned/government-operated facilities CONNECTLinkedin.com/company/cybersecurity IM and infrastructure security agency For r 13 - - email "o rg'%' E H L E RS LEADERS IN PUBLIC FINANCE March 24, 2020 Eric Johnson, City Administrator City of Oak Park Heights, Minnesota 14168 Oak Park Rd Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-3007 RE: Potential Refunding of Existing Bonds As your Municipal Advisor one of the services we provide is to monitor your outstanding bond issues and alert you to any potential refunding opportunities. An updated status report for your outstanding debt is attached. It includes general information about your existing debt and a brief comment regarding potential savings based on current market conditions. We will continue to monitor your issues on an ongoing basis and will contact you if we identify refunding opportunities that merit consideration. If you have any questions about this information, please contact me. Sincerely, Ehlers Rebecca Kurtz CIPMA Nick Anhut CIPMA Senior Municipal Advisor/Vice President Senior Municipal Advisor BUILDING COMMUNITIES. IT'S WHAT WE DO. ® infoCehlers-inc.com 1(800)552-1171 ® www.ehiers-inc.com 39 of 87 2 2 \ \ ./ ./ \ \ % \ % \ \ � \ � \ � \ � moo / o / � \ ./ \ .§ / c / ) o \ o \ - A � \ � \ \ \ \ \ \ ) \ ) ? o o CA o ® o 2 \ \ \ \ 2 7 \ \ � 2 2 � Q = � n 0 2 k � o � t dJJ J ® / / / ) . / � § \ UE � cz \ \ cz x / � \ \ x2 ~ / &2 2 / ) rl 0m _ \ k kCD o © E & J 0 March 19, 2020 animal humane society MAR 2 4 2020 City of Oak Park Heights AM PM Dear Municipal Administrator, I'm writing today to let you know that Animal Humane Society has made the difficult decision to temporarily close all shelter sites. Our facilities will close to the public from March 22 through May 2nd (end date may change). We have done this due to the rapidly changing COVID-19 outbreak and out of an abundance of caution and concern for our staff,volunteers, and community and the animals we serve. Despite the many challenges we're facing as a result of this crisis,Animal Humane Society's commitment to animals and the community we serve has not wavered. We are working to place as many animals as possible in foster care, and a group of expert veterinary and animal care staff will remain on site throughout the duration of the closure to care for those that must remain in our shelters. While our adoption centers are closed to the public,we will continue to provide essential services to support animals in need, including: • Humane investigations • Intake (by appointment only) of surrenders and stray animals • Providing impound services for municipalities • Care and medical treatment for animals in our shelters • Select public veterinary services at our Golden Valley Veterinary Center • End of life services for pet owners This means that little will change for municipalities that impound animals at Woodbury. We will still have staff on site 7 days a week, at least 6 hours a day(between 10 and 4) and potentially longer depending on the day. We will not have a veterinarian on site every day, however there will still be a vet available to come daily if emergencies arise. As I am sure you are dealing with your own changes due to COVID-19, please feel free to reach out with any question or concerns. You can always rely on our website and social media channels for updates as to when we may be opening in full again. Please feel free to contact me directly. I will be available by email at gbrayshaw animalhumanesociety.org, and my office number is (763)489-2224. Thank you for your support during these challenging times. Best, Dr. Graham Brayshaw, Director of Animal Services Buffalo * Coon Rapids * Golden Valley St. Paul * Woodbury 41 of 87 Telephone 763 522 4325 www.an;maLhumariesociety.org Eric Johnson From: Betty Caruso Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:41 PM To: Eric Johnson;Andrew Kegley Subject: FW: Oak Park Heights No Fault Sewer Backup Coverage Attachments: Renewal Letter.pdf Good news! From: Felton, Curtis [mailto:CFelton@lmc.org] Sent:Wednesday, March 18, 2020 4:40 PM To: Balm@Landmark-Ins.Com; Betty Caruso<bcaruso@cityofoakparkheights.com> Cc: Kodet,Jan <JKodet@lmc.org> Subject: Oak Park Heights No Fault Sewer Backup Coverage Good Afternoon, Attached you will find information regarding the No Fault Sewer Backup Coverage for the city of Oak Park Heights . We see no issues and coverage will continue. Please let us know if you have any questions. Thank you, Curtis Felton I Rater Tel: (651) 281-1237 1 Fax: (651) 281-1298 cfeltona-Imc.org I www.Imc.org League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Ave. West I St. Paul, MN 55103 Connecting & Innovating since 1913 1 42 of 87 City of Oak Park Heights Memo To- Eric Johnson From- Jennifer Pinski Date- March 26, 2020 Re- City Events— COVID-19 The Oak Park Heights Spring Clean-up event is scheduled for May 2, 2020. Based on recent updates and the new order set by Governor Walz, I believe the City Council should consider rescheduling that event for later in the year, or possibly cancel it and extend the hours for the fall clean-up (set for October 3, 2020). Additionally, Parry in the Park is set for June 4. As we know, the news and updates on the COVID-19 pandemic change daily, or even hourly. We have no way of knowing how long we will be required to limit gatherings. Additionally, even if we are allowed to have gatherings by June 4, many of our Oak Park Heights' businesses are currently closed or offering limited services during this pandemic, and it may be difficult for them to take part in the event, and I will need time to work with them and with other vendors to organize the event. I also believe it may take time for people to feel comfortable in large groups. My recommendation is for the City Council to consider rescheduling the 2020 Party in the Park for National Night Out, or another day later in the year, which is Tuesday, August 4. 43 of 87 CITY OF OAK PARD HEIGHTS 14168 Oak Park 1 Eoulcvdl(i \mth Oak 11,Er1, 11Li.-lits, %1R 7 052 Phone: 6-)1 Fziv 651 433-U77-I March 27, 2020 Mr. Mark Meyer VSSA Care Center LLC 2845 Hamline Ave N Roseville, MN 55113 Re: Agreement for the Payment of City Services Dear Mr. Meyer: Per the agreement between the City and VSSA, the VSSA Care Center and VSSA-Boutwell's Landing a payment for city services for 2020 is calculated to be$42,219. (See calculation/information below— generated per Exhibit B of the agreement dated December 5, 2007.) The installments are due May 15, 2020 and October 15, 2020. The amount due on each installment is $21,109.50. Sincerely, C) Betty Ca use Finance Director Cc: Eric Johnson, City Administrator CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS VSSA Care Center-Agreement for Payment in Lieu of Taxes PID#05.029.20.13.0011 Actual Actual Assessed Value Jan 2.2019 Assessed Value Jan 2 2018 Payable2020 Payable 2019 VSSASkilled Care Center County Valuation of Exempt Portion* $ 6,362,200.00 $ 6,205,700.00 Total Tax Capacity $ 126,494.00 $ 123,364.00 Total Fiscal Disparities Tax Capacity $ 42,353.00 $ 40,428.00 Total Tax Capacity-SubjecttoCityTax $ 84,141.00 $ 82,936.00 Tota I City Tax Due $ 42,219.00 $ 41,494.00 Fiscal Disparities Rate 0.33482000 0.32771500 City's Tax Rate 0.5017636622 0.5003078316 *Source:Washington County 44 of 87 Tree City U.S.A. From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:COVID-19 Advocacy Update Date: Thursday,March 26,2020 3:58:57 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 3:49 pm Subject: COVID-19 Advocacy Update If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. National League of Cities The Current State of Local COVID-19 Advocacy Last night, just before midnight, the Senate passed the CARES Act, H.R. 748, the third stimulus bill. Action now moves to the House of Representatives. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announced the House will vote on the bill Friday. The House will not try to pass it by unanimous consent. Instead, it will pass it by a voice vote. The CARES Act provides local governments funding to meet the immediate needs of residents, households, and small businesses on the economic margins. NLC applauds Congress for advancing a bill that does much to meet the needs of Main Street, in addition to traditional economic protections for Wall Street. Although the CARES Act provides for many of the immediate needs of municipal governments to prevent economic decline, for the governments themselves and their residents, we think that it will prove to be insufficient for intermediate and long term economic stabilization. Especially for legacy cities and other communities that never sufficiently recovered from the previous recession caused by the housing bubble. The Coronavirus Relief Fund established under the CARES Act will primarily help states, and the potential impact on local budgets is largely unknown at this point because Governors will have maximum flexibility to allocate resources from the fund as they see fit. We will continue to call on Congress: 45 of 87 1. To ensure an allocation of federal funding directly to cities and towns for local budget relief, and any population threshold for direct funding should be as low as possible, but not above 50,000. 2. To approve additional supplementary funding to put residents impacted financially by the COVID-19 response on the path of economic mobility, to the greatest extent possible. 3. To provide governmental employers the access to tax credits for the paid sick and paid emergency leave that they are required to provide to employees. Thank you for being such strong advocates for your communities. Your voice makes a difference. In our ongoing efforts to help you navigate this crisis, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the National League of Cities have teamed up to launch the COVID-19: Local Action Tracker. Additionally, we conducted a survey in partnership with Morning Consult that asked 2,200+ U.S. adults about tough decisions local leaders are making in their communities. For additional information and resources for local leaders, visit NLC's Coronavirus Response Resources page. National League of Cities 8 A This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com. To stop receiving these emails, click here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 46 of 87 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update Series Date: Tuesday,March 24,2020 8:57:20 AM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: National League of Cities (NLC) <covid19@nlc.org> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Tue, Mar 24, 2020 8:50 am Subject: COVID-19: Pandemic Response Update Series If this message is not displaying properly,please view the online version. National League of Cities LEADERSHIP UPDATE Colleagues, This continues to be an extraordinarily challenging time as we confront the public health, safety, and financial issues facing our residents. Across the country, local leaders are passing ordinances, signing emergency orders, and providing guidance to their community members. In our ongoing efforts to help you navigate this crisis, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the National League of Cities have teamed up to launch the COVID-19: Local Action Tracker. We will collect and share policy actions and promising practices taken by cities, towns, and villages in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring you have the information and ideas needed to lead through this crisis. No single person, agency, or level of government can fight this alone. We must work together and learn from each other during this time of great need. Sending you strength, Joe Buscaino ® President, National League of Cities President Pro Tempore, Los Angeles City Council CEO'S FEDERAL ADVOCACY UPDATE I WATCH BELOW 47 of 87 UPDATED RESOURCES Dr. Anthony Fauci: What to do if you feel sick WEBINAR: COVID-19 Planning and Response: Isolation and Quarantine I Tuesday, March 24, 1:30 PM EST Register now to hear about how communities are working during the Coronavirus pandemic to address the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Seattle & King County are at the forefront of the COVI D-19 response and are eager to share lessons learned about their experiences to-date. BRIEFING: U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams COVID-19 Briefing Call I Wednesday, March 25, 1 PM EST Register now for a briefing call on COVID-19 from the White House, scheduled for tomorrow, Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00 PM ET. BRIEFING: Community Development Block Grant Support for Infectious Disease Response I Thursday, March 26, 3:30 PM EST HUD invites key stakeholders for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program to join a briefing on CDBG support for the COVID-19 response. Register here. BEST PRACTICES Moving City Council Meetings Online in Response to COVID- 19 In response to growing numbers of COVID-19 cases in states and communities across the country, municipal governments are being forced to either close their meetings to the public or operate meetings entirely remotely. How are local governments responding to this shift in operations during the crisis, and what additional changes should 48 of 87 communities consider? Read more. Preventing COVID-19 Generated Family Financial Instability Social distancing has caused businesses to close or curtail their services to slow the spread of COVID-19. City leaders can take JR, steps to prevent further financial instability for families during this unprecedented time. This will not only support their residents during the crisis; it will also position the city for the economic recovery after the pandemic abates. Learn more. IN THE NEWS The Coronavirus's Harsher Reality for the Most Vulnerable Governing- March 23, 2020 The workers feeding America Axios- March 22, 2020 State And Local Government Organizations Seek Pause On Public Comments On Rulemaking Processes National Governors Association - March 20, 2020 National League of Cities 8 A K A You may opt out of email communications from NLC at any time. Update your communication preferences. This message was intended for: marymccomber@aol.com. To stop receiving these emails, click here. 660 North Capitol Street, NW, Suite 450, Washington, DC 20001 Privacy Policy I @ 2020 NLC, All Rights Reserved Powered by Higher Logic 49 of 87 50 of 87 NLCNATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES CITIES STRONG TOGETHER Summary of Senate Passage of CARES Act,Third COVID-19 Response Package On March 26, the Senate unanimously approved the CARES Act (H.R. 748), a $2 trillion emergency package intended to stave off total economic collapse in the wake of the coronavirus crisis. The final vote was 96-0. (See bill text and summary.) The House is expected to vote on the bill on Friday. SUPPORT FOR CITIES STATE & LOCAL CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND- Under the legislation, $139 billion is reserved to be distributed between states and units of local government. Although widely reported $150 billion, much is earmarked for the District of Columbia, territories, and tribal governments. A unit of local government is a county, municipality, town,township, village, parish, borough, or other unit of general government below the State level with a population that exceeds 500,000. The funds shall be distributed to states and units of local governments no later than 30 days after the enactment of the bill.The funds may only be used for 1) "necessary expenditures" related to COVID-19; 2) are not accounted for the budget most recently approved as of the date of enactment of this section for the State or government; 3)were incurred during the period that begins on March 1, 2020, and ends on December 30, 2020. Each state is allocated a minimum of$1.25 billion but will be prorated by population. When a unit of local government receives funds, it will reduce the amount available to its own state by the amount a unit of local government receives. No local government may receive more than 45%of a state's proportion of the amount. There is no provision that requires a state government to distribute money to local governments. TREASURY LOANS-The Treasury Department will deploy up to $500 billion of loans that will be available to industries impacted by COVID-19 but also available to cities and states. TRANSPORTATION • AIRPORTS o FAA's Airport Improvement Program (AIP) will see an infusion of$10 billion to maintain operations and respond to COVID-19 at our nation's airports. AIP funds will be distributed by formula. (**) o Essential Air Service (EAS)—$56 million provided to maintain existing air service to rural communities. This funding is necessary to offset the reduction in overflight fees that help pay for the EAS program. (**) o TSA Additional Support—Additional $1 million to support response and protective equipment. • TRANSIT o Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Transit Infrastructure Grants—$25 billion for transit providers, which are primarily led by local governments across the country, for operating and capital expenses. Funding will be distributed proportionally using existing 1 51 of 87 o FTA formulas - 5307 Urbanized Area Formula, 5311 Rural Formula, 5337 State of Good Repair Formula and 5340 Growing and High-Density States Formula. FTA is required to release these funds within 7 days of enactment. (*) • RAIL o Amtrak—Provides$492 million in grants for the Northeast Corridor and $526 million in grants for the broader national network to cover revenue losses related to coronavirus. In addition, funding is provided to help states pay for their share of the cost of state supported routes. CONNECTIVITY • U.S. Department of Agriculture—Provides an additional $25 million for the existing Distance Learning, Telemedicine, and Broadband Program, plus$100 million to extend the ReConnect competitive rural broadband grant/loan program through 2021. • Department of Veterans Affairs—Allows flexibility for VA to contract for short-term broadband services to high-risk and rural veterans for them to access video mental health services. • Federal Communications Commission—Provides$200 million to the FCC for telehealth pilot program funding. RURAL DEVELOPMENT • Rural Development Programs: $20.5 million for the cost of loans for rural business development programs (**) NUTRITION AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): $15.5 billion additional SNAP benefits to provide additional access to food for those who need support. • Child Nutrition Programs: $8.8 billion to ensure food access for children outside of school. • Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program and Related Programs extension through 2021 to Nov. 30, 2020. • Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: $900 million to help lower income households heat and cool their homes. HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES • Community Services Block Grant: $1 billion to support projects such as addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health. • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: $4.3 billion to support the coronavirus response, including$1.5 billion to support states and local areas, tribes and territories for equipment, testing, mitigation and preparedness. (*) EDUCATION AND EARLY CHILDHOOD • Education Stabilization Fund: $30.75 billion for costs incurred by schools including those for planning for long-term closure, additional technology to enable distance learning as well as funds to be directed towards districts impacted the most. (**) 2 52 of 87 • Head Start: $750 million to Head Start programs to meet the needs of children and families, as well as allowing for expansion of summer programs. • Child Care Development Block Grant: $3.5 billion for child care subsidies for low-income families with children under age 13, as well as flexibility to pair state and federal funds to improve the quality of child care available to families within existing state and local systems. LABOR • Workforce training and supportive services: $360 million to invest in programs that provide training and supportive services for dislocated workers, seniors, migrant farmworkers, and homeless veterans. This also includes funding for DOL agencies to ensure new Paid Leave and UI benefits are implemented swiftly and effectively. ENVIRONMENT • Superfund program: $770,000 to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus, domestically or internationally for necessary expenses for cleaning and disinfecting equipment or facilities of, or for use by, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency COMMERCE • EDA Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAA): $1.5 billion to assist state and local entities with a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. (**) • Manufacturing Extension Partnership: $50 million to assist manufacturers to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION • Economic Injury Disaster Loans: $562 million to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19 response measures. The bill makes several loan eligibility adjustments to permit more businesses to qualify. HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT • Community Development Block Grants: $5 billion. Of that amount, $2 billion direct allocation to states and local governments through the regular program formula; $1 billion to states; and the remaining$2 billion will be allocated by HUD to state and local governments based on need. The measure also suspends the 15%services cap so that grantees may spend additional funds on assistance to low-income households. (**) • Homeless Assistance Grants: $4 billion. Of that amount, $2 billion allocation by formula to current grantees; and $2 billion allocation by HUD to state and local governments based on need. (**) • Tenant-Based Rental Assistance: $1.25 billion for rental assistance to low-income individuals. • Project-Based Rental Assistance: $1 billion for assistance to owners or sponsors of properties receiving federal subsidies to house low-income individuals. 3 53 of 87 • Public Housing Operating Fund: $685 million to provide housing stability for public housing residents with reduced income as a result of COVID-19. (Funding goes directly to Public Housing Agencies rather than municipal governments) • Housing for the Elderly: $50 million • Housing for Persons with Disabilities: $15 million LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY&CRIMINAL JUSTICE • Resources for Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement: $850 million for the Byrne-Justice Assistance Grant Program (Byrne-JAG). The funding can be used to purchase personal protective equipment and other needs to help law enforcement with responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. The awards will not be subject to restrictions or special conditions imposed on awards under FY 2018 Byrne-JAG grants, that forbid interference with Federal law enforcement. (*) • Federal Bureau of Prisons: $100 million. • Federal Law Enforcement: $55 million for the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Marshals Service, and U.S. Attorneys. • Federal Judiciary: $7.5 million for three accounts in the Judicial Branch including the Supreme Court and U.S. District Courts. • Family Violence Prevention Services: $45 million to support families during this uncertain time, and to prevent and respond to family and domestic violence, including offering shelter and supportive services to those who need it. (**) • Support for Legal Services: $50 million is provided for the Legal Services Corporation (LSC)to meet civil legal aid needs for low-income Americans. This funding can help LSC clients facing job losses, eviction, domestic violence and consumer scams resulting from the coronavirus crisis. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT • Defense Production Act: $1 billion to allow the Department of Defense to invest in manufacturing capabilities that are key to increasing the production rate of personal protective equipment and medical equipment to meet the demand of healthcare workers across the nation. • Assistance to Firefighter Grants: $100 million for personal protective equipment for first responders. (*) • Personal Protective Equipment: $178 million for the Department of Homeland Security to ensure front line federal employees have personal protective equipment. DISASTER ASSISTANCE • Disaster Relief Fund: $45 billion to provide for the immediate needs of state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Reimbursable activities may include medical response, personal protective equipment, National Guard deployment, coordination of logistics, safety measures, and community services nationwide. (**) • Emergency Management Performance Grants: $100 million for state, local,territorial, and tribal governments to support coordination, communications, and logistics. 4 54 of 87 • National Guard: $1.4 billion for deployments to sustain up to 20,000 members of the National Guard, under the direction of the governors of each state, for the next six months in order to support state and local response efforts. • FEMA's Emergency Food and Shelter Program: $200 million for shelter, food, and supportive services through local service organizations. (**) • Expansion of Military Hospital: $1.5 billion to alleviate the anticipated strain on both the military and civilian healthcare systems, these funds will nearly triple the 4,300 beds available in military treatment facilities today. ELECTIONS • Election Grants: $400 million for states to help prepare for the 2020 elections. DEADLINE EXTENSIONS • REAL ID Deadline for States: Extends the deadline for states to meet the requirements of the REAL ID Act to not earlier than September 30, 2021. MUNICIPAL BONDS The$454 billion "Economic Stabilization Fund" permits the Treasury Department to "purchase obligations or other interests in secondary markets or otherwise." This will allow the Federal Reserve to be an institutional investor in securities that mature in greater than 6 months. Note: This fund also provides loans and loan guarantees to small businesses, so not all the $454 billion will be used for bond the purchase of securities. *Denotes program where funds go entirely to local governments. **Denotes program where a portion of the funds go to local governments. 5 55 of 87 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Coronavirus Update Date: Monday,March 23,2020 1:08:02 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <phglessing@locklaw.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Mon, Mar 23, 2020 12:41 pm Subject: LGN Federal Coronavirus Update View • F—]Forward logo image FN II J. Kanninen 56 of 87 Partner load image $2 Trillion Coronavirus Deal Possible Today Lawmakers continue to negotiate the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history, after Democrats yesterday blocked consideration of a measure they said gave the Trump Administration too much leeway with loan agreements and didn't help hospitals enough, among other complaints. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said this morning that negotiators could strike a deal by the end of the day today. Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday House Democrats plan to introduce their own proposal. Lianne M. Endo Federal Relations The Senate was unable to reach the 60-vote threshold on last night's load image vote to limit debate on the motion to proceed in a 47-47 vote, which would have enabled a vote for final passage to take place today on any bipartisan agreement. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell blamed Leader Schumer and Speaker Pelosi for opposing the Republican offer and halting progress. Some Senate Democrats had been involved in bipartisan negotiations, though they hadn't explicitly agreed to a deal. A draft version of the bill released yesterday would increase unemployment insurance by about$600 per person per week, a key concession to Democrats. But Minority Leader Schumer said there Megan G. Knight weren't enough restrictions on the measure that would provide $500 Federal Relations billion for loan agreements and other means of injecting money into the load image economy at the discretion of Treasury Secretary Mnuchin. The bill also includes $75 billion in direct funding for hospitals and health care centers, according to an outline of the proposal, a sum many Democrats say is not enough. Social Distancing Will Last Several More Weeks, Fauci Says Americans will have to practice social distancing for at least several more weeks to mitigate U.S. cases of Covid-19, NIH's Anthony Fauci said late last week. "If you look at the trajectory of the curves of Nicholas F. Kowalski outbreaks in other areas, it's at least going to be several weeks. I Senior Strategist cannot see that all of a sudden next week or two weeks from now, it's load image going to be over. I don't think there's a chance of that. I think it's going to be several weeks," Dr. Fauci said. Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases in the National Institutes of Health, is one of the nation's leading voices on the White House coronavirus task force. Last week, President Trump advised against gathering in groups of 10 or more, as part of updated guidelines released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to slow the spread of Covid-19. Robert F. Sherman The goal is to keep cases down so the number of severe infections Federal Relations don't overwhelm the health system, leading to a shortage of ventilators and hospital beds. Health-care providers have already said they are short on personal protective equipment they need to respond to the virus, such as masks. Employers Want Clarification on Virus-Related Leave Mandates Business groups, attorneys, and dozens of other callers flooded the U.S. Labor Department(DOL)with questions on how the agency plans to implement new coronavirus-related paid family and sick leave 57 of 87 load image requirements. Protections for small businesses and health-care providers prompted a number of questions from participants in a virtual Vince M. Spinner town hall hosted by the Department's Wage and Hour Division. Federal Relations Participants also wanted to know how new paid leave obligations will load image work with existing federal requirements and how they apply to employers already voluntarily offering leave benefits. The law guarantees some workers impacted by coronavirus two weeks of paid sick leave and 10 weeks of partially paid family leave to care for a child. It also authorizes DOL to exclude health-care providers and emergency responders, and exempt businesses with fewer than 50 employees from the requirements if offering the leave would "jeopardize the viability of the business." Emily J. Tranter Federal Relations DOL held the town hall as a means of collecting questions and load image comments from stakeholders in order to inform the agency's ongoing work to rapidly write regulations and guidance that interpret the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, signed into law last Wednesday.Agency representatives on the call did not provide immediate answers to the questions, but said they would be doing so in the near future. States Get New CMS Tools to Combat Coronavirus Outbreak States combating the coronavirus can modify Medicaid eligibility requirements and take steps to ensure the elderly or those with Randy Kelly disabilities can be served in their homes, CMS announced Sunday. Senior Advisor "The Trump Administration is marshaling all its support behind states load image battling the Coronavirus,"Administrator Seema Verma said in a statement. The tools that CMS announced include an opportunity for states to experiment with how they deliver or pay for health-care services. CMS also provided a checklist for states seeking Social Security Act waivers to modify requirements under the Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program to ensure they can sufficiently address the pandemic. CMS also drafted a template for states seeking changes to their home and community-based services waiver operations. Hospitals Stockpile Drug President Says Could Treat Covid-19 Hospitals have been rushing to stockpile a decades-old antimalarial drug touted by President Trump and others as a treatment for the coronavirus. Hydroxychloroquine is being snapped up by medical systems at more than twice the typical pace as U.S. hospitals seek to build large inventories in anticipation of the medication's potential use in patients with Covid-19. Hydroxychloroquine and its more toxic cousin chloroquine,which is 58 of 87 also commonly used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and lupus, have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for Covid-19. While the President has touted some reports from doctors outside the U.S. suggesting hydroxychloroquine could be a promising treatment, there have been no large-scale clinical trials to support those claims. Even so, the expected surge in the number of Covid-19 patients has led health-care systems to try to stock up on potential treatments. With hospitals in regions with high infection rates already stretched, many are trying to assure access to medications as more patients are diagnosed. Government May Have Rights to Coronavirus Vaccines From drug pricing to how widely the vaccine should be available, the money the U.S. government is pouring into coronavirus research will give it influence over any eventual vaccine or testing patents. Federal officials even have the "nuclear option"to use the government's eminent domain-like authority to force drug companies to license their discoveries to competitors. While the U.S. government could wield its partial ownership of patents from research funded by the National Institutes of Health or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it is unlikely to take that step just yet. For now the goal is to balance the desire to make any needed tests and drugs available to as many Americans as possible while ensuring drug companies make enough money to keep producing. 59 of 87 Click here to opt-out of receiving future communications. Copyright©2020 60 of 87 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:LGN Federal Coronavirus Update Date: Thursday,March 26,2020 1:14:33 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Lockridge Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. <rfsherman@locklaw.com> To: marymccomber@aol.com<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 12:40 pm Subject: LGN Federal Coronavirus Update View • F—]Forward logo image FN II J. Kanninen 61 of 87 Partner load image Late Wednesday night, the Senate passed a$2 trillion dollar coronavirus relief package titled the CARES Act. The bill provides additional funds to America's health systems, a number of financial tools to private businesses, as well as direct financial assistance to most Americans. The House is expected to approve the bill tomorrow (March 27). Below, find a summary of the two major portions of the bill: Division A, which largely deals with the health care system and economic Lianne M. Endo stabilization efforts; and Division B,which provides$340 billion in Federal Relations emergency appropriations to government agencies. load image DIVISION SMALL BUSINESS PROVISIONS Increases the government guarantee of loans made for the Payment Protection Program to 100 percent through December 31, 2020. Specifies allowable uses of the loan include payroll support, such as employee salaries, paid sick or medical leave, insurance premiums, Megan G. Knight and mortgage, rent, and utility payments. Federal Relations Authorizes Small Business Administration to provide additional load image financial awards to resource partners (Small Business Development Centers and Women's Business Centers)to provide counseling, training, and education on SBA resources and business resiliency to small business owners affected by COVID-19. This section appropriates funds for the following uses: • $349 billion for loan guarantees • $675 million for Small Business Administration salaries and expenses • $25 million for the Office of Inspector General Nicholas F. Kowalski • $240 million for small business development centers and women's Senior Strategist business centers for technical assistance for businesses load image • $25 million for resource partner associations to provide online information and training • $10 million for minority business centers for technical assistance • $10 billion for emergency EIDL grants • $17 billion for loan subsidies • $25 million for Department of Treasury salaries and expenses • $100 billion for secondary market guarantee sales. ASSISTANCE TO AMERICAN FAMILIES Robert F. Sherman Creates a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program Federal Relations through December 31, 2020 to provide payment to those not traditionally eligible for unemployment benefits (self-employed, independent contractors, those with limited work history, and others) who are unable to work as a direct result of the coronavirus public health emergency. Provides an additional $600 per week payment to each recipient of unemployment insurance or Pandemic Unemployment Assistance for 62 of 87 load image up to four months. All U.S. residents with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 ($150,000 Vince Spinner for married couples)are eligible for the full $1,200 ($2,400 if married) Federall R Relations rebate. In addition, they are eligible for an additional $500 per child. load image This will be done using 2019 tax returns if already filed; otherwise, 2018 tax returns will be used. Provides a refundable Employee Retention payroll tax credit for 50 percent of wages paid by employers to employees during the COVID- 19 crisis. ADDRESSING MEDICAL SUPPLY SHORTAGES Emily J. Tranter Clarifies that the Strategic National Stockpile can stockpile medical Federal Relations supplies, such as the swabs necessary for diagnostic testing for load image COVID-19. Requires the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)to prioritize and expedite the review of drug applications and inspections to prevent or mitigate a drug shortage. Clarifies that all testing for COVID-19 is to be covered by private insurance plans without cost sharing, including those tests without an EUA by the FDA. For COVID-19 testing covered with no cost to patients, requires an insurer to pay either the rate specified in a Randy Kelly contract between the provider and the insurer, or, if there is no Senior Advisor contract, a cash price posted by the provider. load image Allows the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA)to more easily partner with private sector on research and development,which includes helping to scale up manufacturing as appropriate, by removing the cap on other transaction authority(OTA) during a public health emergency. EDUCATION Waives the institutional matching requirement for campus-based aid programs.Allows institutions to transfer unused work-study funds to be used for supplemental grants. Allows institutions to issue work-study payments to students who are unable to work due to work-place closures as a lump sum or in payments similar to paychecks. Exclusion from Federal Pell Grant Duration Limit for students who dropped out of school as a result of COVID-19. Requires the Secretary to defer student loan payments, principal, and 63 of 87 interest for 6 months, through September 30, 2020,without penalty to the borrower for all federally owned loans. Provides local workforce boards with additional flexibility to use funds received under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act for administrative costs, including for online resources. LABOR Provides that applications for unemployment compensation and assistance with the application process, to the extent practicable, be accessible in two ways: in person, by phone, or online. Allows an employee who was laid off by an employer March 1, 2020, or later to have access to paid family and medical leave in certain instances if they are rehired by the employer. Amends Section 518 of ERISA to provide the Department of Labor the ability to postpone certain ERISA filing deadlines for a period of up to one year in the case of a public health emergency. Provides single employer pension plan companies with more time to meet their funding obligations by delaying the due date for any contribution otherwise due during 2020 until January 1, 2021. MEDICARE, MEDICAID,AND PUBLIC HEALTH Extends the Medicaid Money Follows the Person demonstration that helps patients transition from the nursing home to the home setting through November 30, 2020. Delays scheduled reductions in Medicaid disproportionate share hospital payments through November 30, 2020. Extends the Medicaid Community Mental Health Services demonstration that provides coordinated care to patients with mental health and substance use disorders, through November 30, 2020. Extends mandatory funding for community health centers, the National Health Service Corps, and the Teaching Health Center Graduate Medical Education Program at current levels through November 30, 2020. Extends mandatory funding for the Special Diabetes Program for Type I Diabetes and the Special Diabetes Program for Indians at current levels through November 30, 2020. Provides$1.32 billion in supplemental funding to community health centers on the front lines of testing and treating patients for COVID-19. ECONOMIC STABILIZATION Provides$500 billion to Treasury's Exchange Stabilization Fund to provide loans, loan guarantees, and other investments, distributed as follows: • $25 billion for passenger air carriers 64 of 87 • $4 billion for cargo air carriers • $17 billion for businesses important to maintaining national security • $454 billion for loans, loan guarantees, and investments in support of the Federal Reserve's lending facilities to eligible businesses, states, and municipalities Waives for a two-year period the requirement for a separate act of Congress to authorize certain projects exceeding $50 million and the requirement that any amounts unused in the Defense Production Act Fund at the end of the fiscal year that exceed $750 million be swept and returned to the Treasury's General Fund. Prohibits foreclosures on all federally-backed mortgage loans for a 60- day period beginning on March 18, 2020. Provides up to 180 days of forbearance for borrowers of a federally-backed mortgage loan who have experienced a financial hardship related to the COVID-19 emergency. For 120 days beginning on the date of enactment, landlords are prohibited from initiating legal action to evict the tenant related to such nonpayment of rent where the landlord's mortgage on that property is federally assisted. CORONAVIRUS RELIEF FUND Provides$150 billion to States, Territories, and Tribal governments to use for expenditures incurred due to the public health emergency with respect to COVID-19 in the face of revenue declines, allocated by population proportions,with a minimum of$1.25 billion for states with relatively small populations. Within a state,only"units of local governments"with populations that exceed 500,000 are eligible to receive direct funding from the federal government as a portion of the state's allocation. DIVISION B—EMERGENCY APPROPRIATIONS AGRICULTURE Provides$9.5 billion in emergency COVID-19 response funding to support agricultural producers impacted by COVID-19, including producers of specialty crops, producers that supply local food systems, and livestock producers. Provides$8.8 billion for Child Nutrition Programs and $15.5 billion for SNAP to cover new waiver authorities and anticipated increases in participation as a result of coronavirus. Provides$450 million in additional funding for the Emergency Food Assistance Program for commodities and distribution of emergency food assistance through community partners, including food banks. HOMELAND SECURITY $178 million for necessary personal protection equipment for Department personnel including gloves, garments, goggles, hand 65 of 87 sanitizer, respirators, and surgical masks for six months. $100 million for increased cleaning and sanitization at TSA operations at airports and other facilities, overtime and travel costs required to maintain operations while infected employees are quarantined, and additional explosive detection materials that must be disposed of after a single use to prevent the spread of coronavirus. $45.4 billion to FEMA, including $45 billion to continue FEMA's entire suite of response and recovery activities and reimbursements provided to states and localities nationwide by the Disaster Relief Fund for emergency and major disaster declarations, as well as funding for FEMA facilities and information technology required to support FEMA's lead role in coordinating federal response activities. The bill also includes $400 million for FEMA grants that can be disbursed in a timely manner for firefighters, emergency managers, and providers of emergency food and shelter. PUBLIC HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES EMERGENCY FUND Reimbursement to Hospitals& Healthcare Providers: $100 billion to ensure healthcare providers continue to receive the support they need for COVID-19 related expenses and lost revenue. Strategic National Stockpile: $16 billion to procure personal protective equipment, ventilators, and other medical supplies for federal and state response efforts. Vaccine, Therapeutics, Diagnostics, and other Medical or Preparedness Needs: $11 billion, including at least$3.5 billion to advance construction, manufacturing, and purchase of vaccines and therapeutic delivery to the American people. Hospital Preparedness: Not less than $250 million to improve the capacity of healthcare facilities to respond to medical events. Health Resources and Services Administration: $275 million to expand services and capacity for rural hospitals, telehealth, poison control centers, and the Ryan White HIV/AIDS program. Language is also included to allow Community Health Centers to use FY2020 funding to maintain or increase staffing and capacity to address the coronavirus. CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION State and Local Preparedness Grants: $1.5 billion in designated funding for state and local preparedness and response activities. Global Health Security: $500 million to continue CDC's global health efforts that are critical to the health and security of the United States. Public Health Data Surveillance and Infrastructure Modernization: $500 million to invest in better COVID19 tools and build state and local public health data infrastructure. Infectious Disease Fund: $300 million to give HHS flexibility to respond 66 of 87 to pandemic threats. OTHER HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCIES $945.5 million for the National Institutes of Health for vaccine, therapeutic, and diagnostic research to increase our understanding of COVID-19, including underlying risks to cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions. $425 million for the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to address mental health and substance use disorders as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, including $250 million for Community Behavioral Health Clinics, $50 million for suicide prevention, and $100 million for SAMHSA Emergency Response Grants. $200 million for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, including $100 million to support additional infection control surveys for facilities with populations vulnerable to severe illness from coronavirus. EDUCATION Elementary and Secondary Education: $13.5 billion in formula funding directly to states, to help schools respond to coronavirus and related school closures, meet the immediate needs of students and teachers, improve the use of education technology, support distance education, and make up for lost learning time. Higher Education: $14.25 billion in funding to institutions of higher education to directly support students facing urgent needs related to coronavirus, and to support institutions as they cope with the immediate effects of coronavirus and school closures. This provides targeted formula funding to institutions of higher education, as well as funding for minority serving institutions and HBCUs. State Flexibility Funding: $3 billion in flexible formula funding to be allocated by states based on the needs of their elementary and secondary schools and their institutions of higher education. TRANSPORTATION Federal Aviation Administration,Airport Improvement Program (AIP)— $10 billion to maintain operations at our nation's airports that are facing a record drop in passengers. AIP funds will be distributed by formula. Essential Air Service (EAS)—$56 million provided to maintain existing air service to rural communities. This funding is necessary to offset the reduction in overflight fees that help pay for the EAS program. Federal Highway Administration—Language to clarify that states can issue special permits for overweight vehicles and loads to allow for the free flow of critical relief supplies during the current coronavirus epidemic for the duration of the fiscal year. Federal Transit Administration (FTA), Transit Infrastructure Grants— $25 billion for transit providers, including states and local governments 67 of 87 across the country, for operating and capital expenses. Funding will be distributed using existing FTA formulas. HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT Community Development Block Grant(CDBG)—$5 billion. CDBG is a flexible program that provides communities and states with funding to provide a wide range of resources to address COVID-19, such as services for senior citizens, the homeless, and public health services. Funding will be distributed using formula. Homeless Assistance Grants—$4 billion.These funds will enable state and local governments to address coronavirus among the homeless population. These grants, in combination with additional waiver authority,will provide effective, targeted assistance to contain the spread of coronavirus among homeless individuals. These grants will also provide state and local governments with homelessness prevention funding for individuals and families who would otherwise become homeless due to coronavirus. Tenant-Based Rental Assistance—$1.25 billion. These funds will preserve Section 8 voucher rental assistance for seniors, the disabled, and low-income working families,who will experience loss of income from the coronavirus. Public Housing Operating Fund—$685 million. These funds will provide Public Housing Agencies with additional operating assistance to make up for reduced tenant rent payments, as well as to help contain the spread of coronavirus in public housing properties. Section 202 Housing for the Elderly—$50 million. These funds will maintain housing stability and services for low-income seniors. Seniors are particularly at risk from the coronavirus. Section 811 Housing for Persons with Disabilities—$15 million. This additional funding will make up for reduced tenant payments as a result of coronavirus. 68 of 87 ,8 Click here to opt-out of receiving future communications. Copyright©2020 69 of 87 From: Lockridoe Grindal Nauen P.L.L.P. To: Eric Johnson Subject: LGN Federal Coronavirus Update:March 27 Date: Friday,March 27,2020 12:59:02 PM ViewOnline .Forward logo image Rebecca J. Kanninen Partner Discussion of Fourth Package Begins as House Passes Stimulus With the House of Representatives passing the Senate-approved $2 trillion Phase III coronavirus measure this afternoon, congressional leaders are already considering a fourth coronavirus relief measure that may include more money for frontline health-care workers. 70 of 87 load image House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said yesterday that the next coronavirus bill would "lean toward recovery"and look at covering health-care services beyond testing for people who have contracted the illness. Lianne M. Endo Federal Relations "It's not just the tests, it's the doctor's visits," Pelosi said. Within her caucus there is a demand for expanding federal enforcement of safety load image rules for health-care providers and building on the Affordable Care Act to lower what Americans pay for health care. For Republicans, a fourth stimulus bill could mean aid for rural health- care providers. Some hospital and health-care provider groups are already signaling they are going to need more than the $100 billion included in the bill passed by Congress and on its way to the President's desk. Megan G. Knight Both the House and Senate are expected to go on recess until late Federal Relations April after this week. Vice President Mike Pence said the administration load image was open to a fourth bill to support states. FEMA Expected to Direct Virus Supplies Among States The Trump Administration is expected to direct how manufacturers will X distribute crucial medical supplies, including protective gear and ventilators,to combat the coronavirus outbreak, alleviating what many governors have complained is a chaotic marketplace for the products. The Federal Emergency Management Agency will take charge of allocating the supplies nationwide under a clause of the Defense Nicholas F. Kowalski Production Act. The law gives the government vast powers to direct Senior Strategist industrial production in crises, but President Trump has repeatedly said load image he is reluctant to use it. Governors, however, have complained publicly that they have found themselves in competition with one another and with the federal government to procure equipment including ventilators after the President told them March 19 to try to obtain medical supplies on their own. Trump has been questioned repeatedly about whether he will use the Defense Production Act to direct the manufacture of specific medical Robert F. Sherman products, including respirator masks and ventilators.The clause of the Federal Relations law FEMA is expected to invoke is different, giving the government the power to control the allocation of goods. Rural Health Providers Get Extra Time to Seek Telecom Discounts The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is giving rural hospitals and other health care providers two extra months to apply for discounts on telecom services in response to the coronavirus. The Rural Health Care Program application deadline will be June 30 71 of 87 load image instead of the end of April, the FCC said in an order adopted Thursday. Vince M. Spinner The order also lets some providers keep existing telecom service Federal Relations contracts for another year, and gives them more time to file invoices load image and meet other program rules. "Today's changes will allow health care providers to focus their attention on their immediate task at hand—addressing the influx of patients associated with the Covid-19 outbreak," FCC Chairman Ajit Pai said in a statement. The program helps subsidize rural telehealth costs and provides a separate 65%discount for providers on some broadband expenses. Fauci Outlines Ambitious Plan to Scale Up Covid-19 Vaccine Emily J. Tranter A Covid-19 vaccine will go into production while researchers are still Federal Relations studying if it works, under an ambitious plan by NIH's Anthony Fauci to load image get a vaccine across the finish line in record time. The proposal to start ramping up production while the candidate is still in a clinical trial is a risky step for a manufacturer,which would have to start assembling raw materials to make a vaccine without knowing whether it would work. The plan would make sure a vaccine is ready for patients if Covid-19 comes back next year, Dr. Fauci, the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease (NIAID) in the National Institutes of Randy Kelly Health, said Thursday at a White House press conference. Senior Advisor The vaccine candidate,which is being developed by scientists at load image NIAID, entered into a Phase I clinical trial earlier this month, which means it is being introduced into the human body for the first time to a small group of patients. It is the larger Phase II trials that demonstrate whether the potential vaccine is safe and works well enough to warrant Food and Drug Administration approval. EPA Takes Steps to Speed Making of Virus-Fighting Disinfectants The EPA will start allowing manufacturers to obtain certain inert, or inactive, ingredients from different suppliers without checking with the agency first, to increase the availability of disinfecting products to use against the coronavirus. The announcement Thursday followed a meeting that the Environmental Protection Agency held last week with stakeholders about supply chain challenges posed by the pandemic. "The steps we are taking today are helping put more products on the shelves without sacrificing important public health and environmental protections," EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler said in the announcement yesterday. The EPA also on Thursday added 70 new surface disinfectants to its list of Disinfectants for Use Against SARS- 72 of 87 CoV-2, known as List N,which now includes more than 350 products. 8 Click here to opt-out of receiving future communications. Copyright©2020 73 of 87 From: Mary Mccomber To: Eric Johnson Subject: Fwd:Metro Cities News 3/25/20 Date: Wednesday,March 25,2020 9:03:07 PM For weekly notes -----Original Message----- From: Metro Cities News<mcamm@memberclicks-mail.net> To: marymccomber<marymccomber@aol.com> Sent: Wed, Mar 25, 2020 5:49 pm Subject: Metro Cities News 3/25/20 LIM Metro Cities News March 25, 2020 In This Issue... Governor Walz Issues "Stay at 1. Governor Walz Home" Executive Order Issues "Stay at This afternoon Governor Walz issued a "Stay At Home" Home" Executive Executive Order for the state that goes into effect this Friday, Order March 27th starting at 11:59 pm, through Friday April 10. This order is intended to further limit mobility outside the 2. Legislative Session home. Grocery stores, gas stations, liquor stores, Thursday pharmacies, clinics, shelters, law enforcement and other critical businesses and services will remain open. Retail 3. COVID-19 stores will be closed. The previous order on bar and Information and restaurant closures is extended to May 1, and distance Resources learning measures will be in effect until May 4. The new order can be linked HERE. 4. COVID-19 Issues for Click here for more information. Cities 5. City Responsibilities Leaislative SesGinn Thiarsdav for Buildina The House and Senate will convene on Thursday, March Inspections and 60- 26th, to take up a limited scope of legislation, focused on Day Rule Remain — COVID-19 related measures. Work is occurring to set FEEDBACK processes allowing members to vote remotely. Over the last REQUESTED week, legislators have been working on a variety of issues through informal `work groups (LINK HERE), and a series of 6. Small Business items under consideration (LINK HERE)was released. The Assistance—Federal, scope of issues for tomorrow's session is likely to be very State, Local Funds limited and focused on urgent COVID-related items and Authorized funding. Stay tuned for further information. 7. Transportation/Transit Updates COVID-19 Information and 8. Request for Regional Resources Solicitation Feedback Metro Cities has created a website page with resources on COVID-19. Please visit www.MetroCitiesMN.org/covid-19- 9. LMC Webinars resources-for-city-officials. This page will be continually 74 of 87 updated with new information, so check the page frequently, 10. Supplemental Budget as well as Metro Cities Twitter page, @MetroCitiesMN. All Update Executive Orders are posted on the site as well as links to other information and resources. Recent Executive Orders 11. U.S. Senate Bill include a halt in renter evictions, and the establishment of a Includes Housina Small Business Emergency Loan Program, as well as today's Supports Stay at Home order. 12. Metro Cities Welcomes New COVID-19 Issues for Cities Office Manager Metro Cities staff is working with the LMC and other city organizations to identify critical local issues that may require legislative solutions, including funding for first responder Metro Cities News needs, 60-day rule extension, open meeting law provisions, and several other issues. Please continue to communicate Archives with Metro Cities staff; staff will also be reaching out to cities Archived issues of Metro Cities directly for information and feedback. Feel free to email me at News can be found on our patricia(&metrocitiesmn.orq or reach me by telephone at 651- website. Click here to view the 215-4002. All staff are available by email and telephone. archives! City Responsibilities for Building Inspections and 60-Day Rule Remain - FEEDBACK REQUESTED Municipal responsibilities on land use applications and land use applications, under M.S. 15.99, remain subject to the 60- day rule and any extension requires legislative action. Additionally, initial city review within 15 days to determine application completeness, is still required. Metro Cities is seeking city feedback on local concerns with meeting the current 60-day rule—city ability to process applications during COVID-19 workplace restrictions, current pace of applications, workload at various staffing levels. Please send comments to charliea-metrocitiesmn.org. Click here for more information. Small Business Assistance — Federal, State, Local Funds Alithr%A-7pfi The Governor authorized two new strategies to help small businesses impacted by the executive orders on closures for businesses. The state Small Business Emergency Loan Program coupled with expanded city authority to use local revolving loan fund dollars were announced by DEED Commissioner Steve Grove to address business shutdown concerns. Click here for more information. Transportation/Transit Updates Metro Transit has reported that transit ridership is significantly down, with some bus routes losing 90% of 75 of 87 ridership. All transit service, including light rail, will be reduced by 40%. Metro Mobility has implemented changes in its operations to allow for social distancing including halting shared rides. Metro Transit is communicating and coordinating with suburban transit providers. All suburban transit providers are reporting significant drops in transit ridership and have reduced service in response. Finally, the Federal government has delayed the October deadline for the full implementation of REAL ID to a yet to be determined date. Click here for more information. Request for Regional Solicitation Last week, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB) extended the deadline for the 2020 Regional Solicitation applications from April 16 to May 15. The Metropolitan Council is asking potential applicants to help identify areas where there continue to be concerns, even with the extended due date. They would like to know if there is data or other information applicants may not be able to gather by the May 15 deadline and whether applicants have other areas of concern. Click here for more information. Mr wabinar- This week the League of Minnesota Cities is hosting a series of webinars geared toward city officials and emergency responses during the COVID-19 pandemic. The webinars begin at noon every day. Click here for more information. Supplemental Budget Update Governor Walz released an updated supplemental budget on March 23. It includes funds for programs in Minnesota Housing, Department of Human Services, Commerce, DEED, Veterans Affairs and Minnesota Management and Budget. Click here for more detailed information. U.S. Senate Bill Includes Housing Supports A federal stimulus bill agreed to in the U.S. Senate on March 25 includes a number of funding items to support housing. Click here for more detailed information. Metro Cities Welcomes New Office Manager Metro Cities is pleased to welcome Jennifer Dorn as our new Office Manager. She will begin employment with Metro Cities this Friday, March 27. Ms. Dorn worked for the city of New 76 of 87 Brighton as its Event&Administration Coordinator. Her background in municipal work will be a strong asset to Metro Cities. Please welcome Jennifer as she settles in and feel free to stop in and introduce yourself once our physical offices are open again! 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Don't forget to add cap@maosc.org to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox! You may unsubscribe if you no longer wish to receive our emails. Minnesota1 1 of Small Cities Newsletter State, Local & Federal Updates for Minnesota's Small Cities March 25, 2020 7,itites Notes From the Executive Director ...providing Minnesota Small City Leadersong voice& consistent representation at At 2:00 pm this afternoon Governor Walz announced that he is signing the state level,and in the three more executive orders in the ongoing battle against the spread of Minnesota Legislature. Coronavirus. Dedicated to providing a network of and for Member The first two essentially extend previous executive orders. Cities,which fosters and EO 20-1 : Continues the closure of bars, restaurants and other public facilitates advocacy efforts to enhance the quality of life places until Maylst at 5pm. that helps small cities thrive. EO-20-19: Schools will remain closed until March 27th. Beginning on March 30th they will begin to implement distance learning programs Thanks to your membership through May 4th. MAOSC can continue its ongoing efforts to engage The third, EO 20-20 is the most significant of the new orders. Beginning with state and federal policy makers on your behalf. on Friday at Midnight all Minnesotans are being asked to stay home ... and, only critical businesses may remain open. Thank You Minnesotans can travel for the following reasons: for a Relocation to ensure safety Your e Health and safety activities Membership! e Outdoor activities • Necessary supplies and services • Essential intrastate and interstate travel • Care of others 78 of 87 • Displacement MAIDSC Board of Directors All workers who can work from home MUST do so. The Governor Mary • _ identified 34 different sectors (listed BELOW) which are allowed to remain open and I am guessing there will be more clarification coming. Tim Burkhardt This is a general list of the designated sectors but I urge you to read the Executive Order for more clarity. The Governor was clear that the goal of Shannon _nsoni this is not meant to stopthe spread but rather, to slow the spread in JoelYoung order to reduce the stress on our health care systems. Meanwhile, at the legislature, Minnesota lawmakers are planning to Dave_ 'Hammes return to the Capitol tomorrow to further address our fight against MichaJames • COVID-19 and assistance for those facing financial hardships because of Jacob Kolander the closures. Details of what that relief package might look like are "to William McCabe be determined" and still need to be worked out. They may have been PedersonWendy waiting to see what the federal aid package (agreed to last night) would Tina • contain, before making any state-level decisions. ]on Smith Jeff Thompson Andy Welti What does this mean for Minnesota's Small Cities? 11 Clearly, government remains a critical service and cities can continue business, including off-sale liquor stores. That said, I have heard from many small city leaders who have already made procedural changes to support social distancing, in an effort to mitigate risk to their staff and residents. Thank You to Our Sponsors! I assume many of your local businesses will be impacted and will Gold Sponsors have many questions. My recommendation is to refer them to the Mn Allied Blacktop Co. DEED website for the answers they are seeking. Baker Till Bollie Eneineerins I have been in constant contact with legislators and other city Bolton ` Menk, Inc. organizations, reviewing potential legislation related to COVIDI9 and Niahthawk _"rketina its impact on cities. As we move forward I may be reaching out for Oberloh Et ObLtd additional insight and information. SponsorsSilver AssociatesEhlers Et Urging those in your community to stay home as much as possible Otter Tail Power Co. and limit contact with others, is the best plan of action. Hopefully the Bronze more this strategy is implemented the greater chances we can return Abrams Et Schmidt to business soon whithout over stressing our health care systems. Burkhardt Et Burkhardt, MN Shelter In Place -Video Press ConferenceCoronavirus In Briggs and Morgan DCenterPoint EnereMinnesota: Gov. Walz Issues Executive Order Directina MN Residents To KLJ Solutions Stay At Home For 2 Weeks Power4M Fund / PMA Financial Network Minnesota Be well. Stay safe.And,TRY to hang in there! -an ALLETE Co. Sincerely, MAOSC Team. J Cap O'Rourke Cap O'Rourke, Executive Director DirectorExecutive . Cap's Bi Sectors Allowed to Remain Open 79 of 87 Email Cap e 612483-1863 Healthcare and public health Law enforcement, public safety,and first responders Lynda Barry e Food and agriculture Administrator . Energy Membership •• . Water and wastewater Lyn• s Bio . Transportation and logistics Public Works 612-701-9194 e Communications and information technology Critical manufacturing Hazardous materials Financial services MAOSC . Chemical Issues Team e Defense industrial base . Tribal Governments SpinnerVince . The Judicial Branch Lockridge Grindal Nauen . The Executive Branch Washington, . 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EOP/WHO <William.F.Crozer@who.eop.gov> Sent: Thu, Mar 26, 2020 1:23 pm Subject: Follow-Up: COVID-19 Briefing Call with State & Local Elected Officials (March 25) =ORB [HE WHITE State and Local Elected Officials— Thank you for joining the March 25 White House COVID-19 briefing call with Jerome Adams (Surgeon General of the United States),Peter Navarro (Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy), and Senior Administration Officials from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Justice(DOJ), and Department of State(DOS). Below,please find important resources related to COVID-19, as well as a readout from the call. We appreciate your partnership in this whole-of-government, all-of-America approach to address COVID-19 and recognize the important role you play in keeping Americans safe and healthy. 1 NATION IS OR MORE EQUIPPED TO FACE DOWN THIS CRISIS, PRESIDE NT DONA�D J, TRUMP Important Resources 82 of 87 • Coronavirus Guidelines for America: The White House Coronavirus Task Force issued guidelines– 15 Days to Slow the S rp ead(Espanol)–to help protect all Americans during the global Coronavirus outbreak. Even if you are young and otherwise healthy,you are at risk—and your activities can increase the risk of contracting the Coronavirus for others. Everyone can do their part. The recommendations are simple to follow but will have a resounding impact on public health. Find the guidelines here: • Up-To-Date Information: The most up-to-date,verified information and guidance can be found via the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019 website– www.coronavirus.gov. • Disaster Response and Recovery Primer: Response and recovery efforts are locally executed, state managed, and federally supported. It is important that requests for assistance, including for critical supplies,get routed through the proper channels as soon as possible. Learn more about the response and recovery process via this important resource–Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Response and Recovery Through Federal-State-Local-Tribal Partnership. FEMA's public assistance guidance for COVID-19 response efforts can be found here. • Coronavirus Fact vs. Myth: Rumors can easily circulate within communities during a crisis. FEMA setup a website to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to the coronavirus pandemic. • Social Media Resources: Follow the White House on Twitter and Facebook. Also follow HHS (T i r Facebook) and CDC (T i r Facebook)You can also find informational videos from Coronavirus Task Force members on mitigation, social distancing, etc. on the White House's YouTube page. • Fraud & Scam Protection: The Department of Justice is remaining vigilant in detecting, investigating, and prosecuting wrongdoing related to the crisis. Find out how you can protect yourself and helpful resources on DOJ's Coronavirus Fraud Prevention website. The Federal Trade Commission has also established a website with helpful information to help consumers avoid coronavirus-related scams. • Administration Actions and Federal Agency Resources: USA.gov is cataloging all U.S. government activities related to coronavirus. From actions on health and safety to travel, immigration, and transportation to education, find pertinent actions here. Each Federal Agency has also established a dedicated coronavirus website,where you can find important information and guidance. They include: Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers of Medicare and Medicaid(CMS),Food and Drug Administration(FDA),Department of Education (D-QED), Department of Agriculture (USDA), Small Business Administration(SBA),Department of Labor(DOL),Department of Homeland Security (DHS),Department of State(DOS), Department of Veterans Affairs (YA),Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),Department of the Interior(D I),Department of Energy (DOE),Department of Commerce(DOC), Department of Justice(DOJ),Department of Housing and Urban Development(HUD), Department of the Treasury ( DT), Office of the Director of National Intelligence(DDI), and U.S. Election Assistance Commission(EAQ. The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (WH IGA)will continue to share pertinent information as it becomes available. Please do not hesitate to reach out to our office directly if we can be of assistance. As a reminder,WH IGA is the primary liaison between the White House and the country's State and local elected officials and Tribal Governments. Sincerely, The White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs 83 of 87 William F. Crozer Special Assistant to the President/Deputy Director White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs White House COVID-19 National Briefing Call Readout March 25, 2020 M 0 "We can WIN THIS WAR if we all commit to taking the RIGHT AND TIMELY ACTIONS for our country." U.S. SURGEON GENERAL JEROME ADAMS Topline • Visit www.coronavirus.gov for all up-to-date information and guidance from the Federal government. Review and follow CDC's social distancing guidelines— 15 Days to Slow the Spread (Espanol). • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)is leading the Federal government's response to COVID-19 on behalf of the White House Coronavirus Task Force. It is important that requests for assistance, including for critical supplies, get routed through the proper channels. Response is locally executed, state managed, and federally supported. Learn more here: Coronavirus (COVID-19)Pandemic: Response and Recovery Through Federal-State- Local-Tribal Partnership. • All 50 states,the District of Columbia, five territories and four tribes are working directly with FEMA under the nationwide emergency declaration for COVID-19. States, tribal and territorial governments do not need to request separate emergency declarations to receive FEMA assistance under this nationwide declaration. • President Trump has approved major disaster declarations for California, Florida, Iowa,Louisiana,New Jersey,North Carolina,New York, and Texas to assist with additional needs identified in these states. • Federal officials and the U.S. Public Health Service are working closely with state,local and private sector partners to bolster testing capabilities and supplies. The Federal government is working to make testing more easily accessible to high risk populations: healthcare facility workers, and first responders. There are currently 91 sites open in 50 states,the District of Columbia, Guam and Puerto Rico. The United States has now done over 300,000 tests in state and local public health and commercial laboratories averaging 50,000 to 70,000 tests per day (more here). • Federal agencies are working to meet demands for personal protective equipment(PPE) through new acquisition, DOD allocation and the Strategic National Stockpile. The Administration is also working closely with the private sector to increase capacity. 84 of 87 • Over 9 million N95 respirators, 14 million surgical masks, 3.1 million face shields, 2.6 million surgical gowns, 14.6 million gloves, and almost 6,000 ventilators have been delivered to the areas of greatest needs. • On March 22,the FDA issued guidanc that will help expand the availability of ventilators and accessories, as well as other respiratory devices, during the COVID-19 pandemic. This guidance will help increase availability by providing the maximum regulatory flexibility. The new guidance will also assist health care personnel on how to use other ventilators like CPAP devices for sleep apnea,with COVID-19 patients in respiratory distress, as well as on shelf life of existing ventilators. • People are encouraged to donate blood.Many blood drives have been cancelled, impacting the supply. Blood donation centers have the highest standards of safety and infection control. To find where you can donate blood,visit redcross.org. White House Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy • The President, Task Force, and Administration have and continue to engage with and marshal the resources of the private sector in this all-of-America approach to addressing COVID-19.I would also like to flag this recent op-ed from Peter Navarro (Assistant to the President for Trade and Manufacturing Policy)regarding the Administration's coordination with the private sector: Coronavirus—How businesses are stenning u collaborating with Trump administration. • On Wednesday,March 18,President Donald J. Trump issued an executive order invoking the Defense Production Act. Under the Defense Production Act, the President has the authority to determine that certain supplies are essential for the national defense during challenges like this. The President's action allows the Administration, if it becomes necessary,to order the distribution of health and medical supplies to where they are most needed. You can find the Executive Order here. • Find federal tax guidance for Distilled Spirits permittees and Industrial Alcohol user permittees from the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau here. • The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)now leads Federal operations on behalf of the White House Coronavirus Task Force,which oversees the whole-of-government response to the pandemic. Private sector partners that are interested in supporting this effort can find more,including contact information, on FEMA's website here Also see pertinent points of contact below. Department of Justice(DOJ) • Sunday,March 22,President Trump signed an Executive Order providing the authority to address,if necessary,hoarding that threatens the supply of necessary health and medical resources. The Department of Justice will work with the Department of Health and Human Services to enforce anti-hoarding provisions of the order in cases where hoarding may be impeding the supply of health and medical resources needed to combat the spread of coronavirus. Additionally,DOJ is prioritizing the detection, investigation, and prosecution of fraudulent activity and price gouging related to medical resources needed to respond to the coronavirus. • DOJ announced its first action in federal court to combat fraud related to the coronavirus pandemic. The enforcement action was filed on March 22 in Austin, TX against operators of a fraudulent website.More here,including recommended precautionary measures for Americans to protect themselves from known and emerging scams related to COVID-19. • On March 16,the Attorney General issued a memo directing U.S. Attorneys to prioritize the investigation and prosecution of coronavirus-related fraud schemes. In a follow-up memorandum issued on March 19, Deputy Attorney General Jeffrey Rosen further directed each U.S. Attorney 85 of 87 to appoint a Coronavirus Fraud Coordinator to serve as the legal counsel for the federal judicial district on matters relating to the coronavirus, direct the prosecution of coronavirus-related crimes, and to conduct outreach and awareness. Read more here. • The public is encouraged to report suspected fraud schemed related to coronavirus by calling the National Center for Disaster Fraud(NCDF)hotline (866-720-5721) or by emailing the NCDF at disastergleo.gov. • For more information,visit www.justice.gov/coronavirus. Department of Housing& Urban Development(HUD) • HUD published a list of resources for communities on homelessness. • FEMA and other federal agencies are working with officials from several states to support requests for non-congregate sheltering for at-risk homeless population as an emergency protective measure to address the public health emergency and prevent further spread. • HUD issued a moratorium on foreclosures and evictions for single family homeowners with FHA-insured mortgages for the next 60 days. • HUD published a community development block grant(CDBG)quick guide to provide grantees with information on implementing CDBG funds in a coordinated effort with local health authorities before undertaking any activity to support state or local pandemic response. • On a case-by-case basis, HUD is providing 60-day extensions for the submission of materials necessary for financial certification, and the Department is prepared to provide an additional 30 days if necessary.Upon request, similar extensions are also available for the submission of Action Plans for CDBG-DR • HUD is expediting processing of all consolidated plan and annual action plan submissions. • In the event of a Major Disaster Declaration for a State, or if Congress allows HUD to do so in the legislation currently under consideration, HUD will provide relief from the public hearings requirement. Further, HUD has already provided guidance regarding allowing virtual hearings rather than in-person,which can be found on the HUD website. • HUD is suspending enforcement action for the regular CDBG program for those who miss expenditure and commitment deadline for the duration of the crisis, in favor of technical assistance to help expend funds • For HUD's Home Investment Partnerships Program: • Waiving the requirement that state and local HOME grantees conduct periodic on- site inspections of HOME-assisted rental projects. • Congress has suspended the 24-month commitment deadline through 2022 and HUD has eliminated the 5-year expenditure requirement from HOME regulations Department of Homeland Security(DHS) • The Cyber&Infrastructure Security Agency (LISA)issued guidanc and an accompanying list intended to support State, local, and industry partners in identifying critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers needed to maintain the services and functions Americans depend on daily and that need to be able to operate resiliently during the COVID-19 pandemic response. As State and local communities consider COVID-19-related restrictions, the CISA guidance is intended to help prioritizing activities related to continuity of operations and incident response,including the appropriate movement of critical infrastructure workers within and between jurisdictions. • On March 21,President Trump announced agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit all non-essential travel across borders. "Non-essential"travel includes travel that is considered tourism or recreational in nature. The measures were implemented on March 21 and will be in 86 of 87 place for 30 days, at which point they will be reviewed.More information and a fact sheet can be found here. • DHS is working to recognize, detect, and assist individuals attempting to enter the U.S. through our, airports,land ports, or waterways who may be carrying the virus. In furtherance of Presidential Proclamations 9984, 9992,9993, and 9994,which ban the entry of non-U.S. citizens who are from or recently been in China,Iran, or certain European countries, on March 17,the Department of Homeland Security issued undated guidance requiring American citizens, legal permanent residents, and their immediate families who are returning home to the U.S.to travel through one of 13 airports upon arrival to the U.S., submit to an enhanced entry screening and self-quarantine for 14 days once they reach their final destination. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)/Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSAJ • The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is the agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)that leads public health efforts to advance the behavioral health of the nation. SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on America's communities. • Natural disasters—including such pandemics as the coronavirus outbreak—can be overwhelming and also can seriously affect emotional health. SAMHSA's Disaster Distress Helpline— 1-800-985-5990 (or text TalkWithUs to 66746)—provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to anyone who is seeking help in coping with the mental or emotional effects caused by developments related to the coronavirus pandemic. Read more about the Disaster Distress Helpline here. • SAMHSA is allowing flexibility for grant recipients affected by the loss of operational capacity and increased costs due to the COVID-19 crisis. These flexibilities are available during this emergency time period. Flexibility may be reassessed upon issuance of new guidance by the Office of Management and Budget post the emergency time period. Read more here. • For additional information,please visit SAMHSA's coronavirus website here: his://www.samhsa.goy/coronavirus Department of State (DOS) • The State Department advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel at this time due to the global impact of COVID-19.Many areas throughout the world are now experiencing COVID-19 outbreaks and taking action that may limit traveler mobility,including quarantines and border restrictions. Even countries,jurisdictions, or areas where cases have not been reported may restrict travel without notice. • As of Tuesday,March 24,the State Department has repatriated more than 9,000 Americans from 28 countries. • U.S. citizens traveling overseas should immediately enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program(STEP). • U.S. Embassies are an important resource for U.S. citizens overseas,including those looking to return to the United States. COVID-19 county specific information can be found here. 87 of 87