PROCLAMATION CITY OF CLINTON, IOWA EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, COVID-19 poses a serious threat to the public health and safety of the City of Clinton, Iowa as outlined by the Center for Disease Control (“CDC”); and

WHEREAS, the Iowa Department of Public Health (“IDPH”) has now determined that community spread of COVID-19 has occurred in the State of Iowa; and

WHEREAS, the Hon. Governor Kim Reynolds has issued a State of Public Health Disaster Emergency outlining specific steps and requirements to combat the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS, Section 372.14(2) of the Code of Iowa grants the Mayor powers to declare an emergency and govern through proclamation to protect the health and safety of the citizens of Clinton.

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Scott Maddasion, Mayor of the City of Clinton, Iowa, do hereby proclaim the following:

1. That a state of emergency or public danger exists within the City of Clinton because of the threat of the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
2. That based upon the advice of the CDC and other public health agencies, and pursuant to the State of Public Health Disaster Emergency issued by the Hon. Governor Reynolds, I hereby declare that all City buildings will be closed to the public beginning on Monday, March 23, 2020. Contact information for departments during closure is as follows:
3. Airport: Remains open but restrictions exist. Call 563-242-3292 for more information.
4. Board and Commission Meetings: All non-essential City board and commission meetings have been cancelled. Essential meetings will be held via conference call. All agendas will be posted to the front glass of City Hall and will contain a dial-in number and access code for the public to participate.
5. Building & Neighborhood Services: Customers are to call 563-244-3360 to receive permits electronically. Non-essential rental and building inspections will be postponed until after April 13.
6. City Clerk: Customers are to call 563-244-3421 to receive licenses and permits electronically, and for Council and Committee of the Whole meeting information. Bids are mailed to City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, P.O. Box 2958, Clinton, IA 52733-2958. Bid openings will occur in the center area of the City Hall parking lot.
7. Council Meetings: Not open to the public. Residents who wish to speak at a Council meeting are to use the dial-in and access code information at the top of Council and Committee of the Whole agendas. All Council and Committee of the Whole meetings are live-streamed on YouTube (and can be viewed any time 24/7 after the meetings conclude). All agendas will be posted to the front glass of City Hall.
8. City Engineering Department: Customers are to call 563-244-3423 to receive permits and to ask questions on current projects. Bids are mailed to City Engineer’s office, City Hall, P.O. Box 2958, Clinton, IA 52733-2958. Bid openings will occur in the center area of the City Hall parking lot.
9. Finance Department: Payments can be made online or placed in the drop box across from City Hall. Customers are to call 563-242-7545 for assistance with making online payments.
10. Fire Department: Customers are to call 563-242-0125 for non-emergency matters. For questions pertaining to COVID-19, residents are to call 2-1-1.
11. Library: Please visit the library’s online, eBook, and audiobook resources at www.clintonpubliclibrary.us, sign-up for our newsletter and check updates. Contact 563-242-8441 for more information.
12. Parks and Recreation Department: Eagle Point Lodge and Ericksen Community Center reservations are being cancelled through April 13 and refunds will be issued. For special events, registrations, or other inquires please contact Parks and Recreation staff at 563-243-1260.
13. Police Department: Customers needing to make a police report, make a hit and run report or for general information should call 563-243-1458. Customers needing a copy of an incident report, accident report or for background checks should call 563-243-1456. Customers needing a towed vehicle released, or the release of property/evidence (by appointment only) should call 563-243-1457. Customers are instructed to use the drop box for any paperwork for the Police Department.
14. Transit/MTA: Remains open. Due to the Clinton Community School canceling classes, the MTA will change to summer hours until classes resume. This only affects two routes: the Hill and Branch Lines. The Branch will operate from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., alternating with the Hill Line from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Hill Line will run at the top of the hour (:00) and the Branch Line will operate on the bottom of the hour (:30). The changes will be that there will be no Hill Line before 8:00 a.m. or at 8:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. and no Branch at 8:00 a.m., 3:00 p.m. or 4:00 p.m. Department can be reached at 563-242-3721.
15. Street / Solid Waste Department: No interruption of services for garbage or recycling pick up. Collection will occur as normal. For questions regarding garbage or recycling collection, customers are to call 563-594-6759. Yard waste collection will resume the week of April 6th.
16. Water Pollution Control: No interruption of services. Customers are to call 563-243-4064 to report a sewer backup, catch basin, storm drain or manhole issue or for questions pertaining to the levee/flooding. Job applications are to be mailed to City Clerk’s Office, City Hall, P.O. Box 2958, Clinton, IA 52733-2958. Mailings must be postmarked March 26th to be considered.
17. That the City of Clinton, Iowa acknowledges the guidelines in the Hon. Governor Kim Reynolds’ proclamation, including but not limited to:
18. Restaurants and Bars: All Restaurants and Bars are hereby closed to the general public except that to the extent permitted by applicable law, and in accordance with any recommendations of the Iowa Department of Public Health, food and beverages may be sold if such food or beverages are promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry-out or drive-through basis, or if the food or beverage is delivered to customers off the premises. The regulatory provisions of Iowa Code § 123.30(3)(c) prohibiting a holder of a class “C” liquor control license from selling unopened bottles of wine or alcoholic liquor for consumption offpremises are temporarily suspended. Class “C” licensees may continue to sell beer for consumption off premises. Beverages may be sold if promptly taken from the premises, such as on a carry-out or drive-through basis, or if the beverage is delivered to customers off the premises. Suspension of this provision is effective immediately and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on March 31, 2020.

1. Fitness Center: All fitness centers, health clubs, health spas, gyms, aquatic centers are hereby closed.
2. Theaters: All theaters or other performance venues at which live performances or motion pictures are shown are hereby closed.
3. Casinos and Gaming Facilities: All casinos and other facilities conducting pari-mutuel wagering or gaming operations are hereby closed.
4. Mass Gathering: Social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people are hereby prohibited at all locations and venues, including but not limited to parades, festivals, conventions, and fundraisers. Planned large gatherings and events must be canceled or postponed until after termination of this disaster.
5. Senior Citizen Centers and Adult Daycare Facilities: All facilities that conduct adult day services or other senior citizen centers are hereby closed.
6. That this Proclamation of Emergency may be modified and/or superseded by future proclamation of the Office of the Mayor Clinton as future events warrant.
7. That any violation of any proclamation of the Office of the Mayor of the City of Clinton, Iowa shall be enforceable by the Clinton Police Department and any violation of the same shall be a violation of State law and criminally prosecuted as such and further subject to a court action seeking immediate relief to enjoin the behavior.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the City of Clinton to be affixed this 20th day of March, 2020.

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Scott Maddasion, Mayor