March 26, 2020 - League of Wisconsin Municipalities - COVID-19 Update #11
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COVID-19 Coronavirus Update
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Explain it this way!
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To 🛑 the spread, limit close interaction to the same 5 people TOTAL,
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League COVID-19
Virtual Roundtable Conference Call
This call is for City/Village Officials,
including mgrs./adm. & Staff Only
Thursday, March 26, 2020 - 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Or Simply Dial in
+1 312 626 6799
Meeting ID: 728 496 257
If you aren't able to connect or have a question after participating, please contact Jerry Deschane at
email
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We will schedule additional calls as needed. Notice will be provided on the League's website and in these Special Edition newsletters, which will also be sent as needed.
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Gov. Evers #SaferAtHome Shelter in Place Emergency Order
Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
Sample Employee Policy and Guidance
At this time, a policy is not required to implement paid leave under the FFCRA. This sample policy has been prepared for municipalities choosing to use a policy and to provide a more-detailed explanation of the FFCRA’s requirements than contained in the Department of Labor’s Notice poster. Note, municipalities are permitted, but not required, to exempt emergency responders from paid leave under the FFCRA. This sample policy excludes emergency responders. See “Considerations for Use of Sample Policy” on the first page for additional information.
Read the guidance here.
Governor's Emergency Powers
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Frequently Asked Questions
From past COVID-19 Newsletters

March 25, 2020
Impact on property assessment and taxation by DOR
See the League's website
here.
March 20, 2020
Summary of the recently enacted Federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act
HR 6201 Families First Coronavirus Response
SUMMARY

March 19, 2020
Wisconsin Elections Commission’s Latest Actions Regarding Spring Election Preparedness
Answer: See the League's website
here
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Effect of DHS’ Order #5 on Municipalities
(Prohibitions on gatherings of 10 or more people)
Answer: See the League's website
here.
Can Restaurants Providing Meals for Carry-out and Delivery Sell Alcohol?
Answer: See the League's website
here
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Municipal Emergency Powers During COVID-19
Answer:
See the League's website
here
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Complying with the open meetings law during the COVID-19 health emergency.
Answer:
See the League's website
here
. Includes Wis. Dept. of Justice guidance we received March 16, 2020.
Spending to address COVID-19 and the Expenditure Restraint Program
.
Answer: See the League's website
here. Includes guidance we received from the Wis. Dept. of Revenue on March 13, 2020.
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Reminder - Continuing to conduct meetings in these times
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Reminder - Public Service Commission
Additional Details on PSC Order Altering Public Utility Tariffs
On March 24, 2020, the Public Service Commission issued an
emergency order
(in Docket 5-UI-120), effective immediately, temporarily altering all public utility tariffs, including those of municipal water and electric utilities.
Deadline for Municipal Utilities Annual Reports Extended to June 1
Earlier today, the Public Service Commission sent the following notice to municipal water, sewer, and electric utilities: Given the timeline in
Governor Evers' Emergency Order #12
and the uncertainty surrounding the length of the declared public health emergency,
the Commission is further extending the deadline for filing 2019 PSC Annual Reports to June 1, 2020 for all utilities.
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Reminder - Coordinating with Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Updated additional guidance from FEMA
here
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Includes "What Local Governments Should Do."
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If you don't find what you need or if you have resources to contribute,
please
email
Jerry Deschane.
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We go to work for you. Please stay home for us!
We know that you have been working hard to keep your community safe and services available. Thank you!
You can download this hot off the press "We go to work for you" graphic as a PDF
here
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This work is the result of the League's partnership on messaging with UW Madison that we initiated March 16. Stay tuned for more.
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COVID-19 Crisis Communication: How to Make Your Messages Hit Home Webinar by the NLC
As a local or community leader, communication to residents is critical to a unified response and safe way through a crisis like the COVID-19 pandemic. Local leaders: tune in to hear about communications strategies you can use to help ensure voluntary compliance with public health safeguards. Hear from and ask questions to Hud Englehart, managing partner at Beacon Advisors and professor of Crisis Communication at Northwestern University.
Register for the webinar...
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In the News
Coronavirus: Cites And Villages React To Stay-At-Home Order
Creative problem solving at the local level, elections and partnerships during the #Coronavirus pandemic was the focus of today's interview with the League's President and City of Wisconsin Rapids Mayor Zach Vruwink. We care for our friends and neighbors. The Mayor also emphasizes the need for Personal Protective Equipment!
Listen to the interview here...
Online Voter Registration Available as of March 25 at noon
Stop calling dispatch to ask about the governor's safer at home order
Local sheriff's offices and emergency management are begging people to stop calling dispatch centers to ask questions about the governor's safer at home order.
Milwaukee resumes construction permit reviews with new precautions
Lewandowski in a printed statement said safety is the highest priority.
“That means full compliance with building codes and complete adherence to public health recommendations by our teams as well as our customers,” she said. “We are in a challenging time, and, like everyone, we are adapting the way we do business.”
Read the story...
Walton mayor talks more about his frank Facebook rant about coronavirus
WALTON, Ky. (WKRC) - The mayor of a small town in Kentucky is getting international attention following an online rant about the coronavirus. It appears the mayor of Walton posted what a lot of people are thinking.
Walton, Kentucky, is four-square miles of “friendly” about 30 minutes south of Cincinnati. And many people there are just as scared of coronavirus as anywhere.
No Contest
Local Spring Elections Feature Few Choices for Wisconsin Voters
In this analysis, limited to the state’s largest cities and counties to ensure a manageable scope, we examine competition for board and council seats since 2012. While at first glance the ongoing COVID-19 crisis might seem to overshadow such concerns, it also could be argued that effective leadership at the local level has never been more critical. Consequently, a decline in the number of contested elections is worthy of deliberation and possible action by policymakers in the future.
Read the analysis on the Wisconsin Policy Forum website...
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Reminder - Small Business & Downtown Support
Wisconsin's Small Business Administration (SBA)
office is offering daily webinars to answer
questions regarding the SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
, for small businesses owners impacted by COVID-19.
Register now.
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES
COVID-19 is a virus that has not previously infected humans and information about its rate of spread and its effects is still largely unknown, which makes it incredibly important to be highly cautious in dealing with the current situation.
LATEST UPDATES
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will continue to provide the most up-to-date information regarding COVID-19. You are encouraged to monitor the site for updated guidance as the situation continues to evolve.

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Important RESOURCES


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Want to share relevant and credible information to your Social Media?
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on
Facebook
& on
Twitter
(Scroll down to see more recent posts.)
And the League's social media:
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