2020-1782 RESOLUTION NO. 2020-1782
A resolution supporting the creation of a Community Task Force on COVID-19 Response,
Reopening, and Recovery.
WHEREAS, in order to combat the COVID-19 Pandemic, flatten the curve, and save lives, on
March 24, 2020, Secretary-designee Andrea Palm of the Wisconsin Department of Health
Services issued Emergency Order #12, Safer at Home Order ("Safer at Home Order") requiring
that everyone in Wisconsin stay at their home or place of residence except in limited
circumstances until April 24, 2020; and
WHEREAS, on April 16, 2020, Secretary-designee Palm extended the Safer at Home Order,
with certain modifications, to May 26, 2020, pursuant to Emergency Order#28; and
WHEREAS, COVID-19 continues to present a substantial threat to the health, safety and
wellbeing of Rock County, which currently has the ninth highest growth rate of Covid-19 cases in
the country, according to data collected by the New York Times; and
WHEREAS, as of May 15, 2020, Rock County had 406 lab-confirmed positive cases, 4,127
negative tests, and 14 confirmed deaths from COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, recently five of six gating criteria for loosening restrictions statewide as identified in
the Governor's Badger Bounce Back Plan have been met; and
WHEREAS, the need to provide basic services to affected members of the community will be
significant; and
WHEREAS, as statewide restrictions change, the Rock County community, including the City of
Janesville, will need to collaboratively plan for and coordinate a localized response addressing
many areas.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Janesville duly
assembled this 26 day of May, 2020 do hereby declare their support for the creation of a local
task force of community partners that will review localized metrics and develop plans related to
response, reopening, and recovery in Rock County; serve as a focal point for community
information sharing and input; conduct collaborative problem solving on identified gaps; and share
resources, as needed, to address priority areas of concern.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, City staff are directed to work collaboratively with Rock County
and other local governments, health care providers, businesses, nonprofits, K-12 and post-
secondary education, the faith community, Public Health, Emergency Operations Center,
congregate facilities, agriculture, tourism, and other stakeholder groups on participating in such
a task force.
ADOPTED: May 26, 2020 Motion by: Consent
Second by: Consent
APPROVED:
1z-i& Councilmember Aye Nay Pass Absent
Benson X
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Mark A. reita , City Manager Conley X
Farrell X
ATTEST: Johnson X
Marklein X
Williams X
Derrek Hei De Deputy Clerk-Treasurer Wolfe X
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Wald Klimczy ity Attorney
Proposed by: City Manager's Office
Prepared by: City Manager's Office