DAILY REPORT

11:00 AM, Monday, April 27, 2020

Present: CA/City Safety Officer Andy Marsh PW Director John Bordoni

ACA Jonathan Cain Chris Malanka, Chief of Police

Mayor Pro Tem Bob Bowland Katy Daily, Emer. Mgt. Specialist

2020 census Idaho Springs Citizens are asked to complete the 2020 census survey. The census can be completed on the web. www.2020census.gov Idaho Springs has only a 19% response rate as of yesterday, Thursday, April 23. City of Idaho Springs Community Impact Survey – Katy reported 149

respondents. The City community impact survey to assess the adverse effects of the

Pandemic. The survey is ANONYMOUS so that we can get your honest answers.

Whatever your answer is - even if it's "no impact" - we want to hear from you! Why?

Because your answers will help better inform city staff's ongoing priorities in supporting

the greatest needs in our community during COVID-19.

Fill out the survey at: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/idahosprings/covid-19-3

The ground work for the City of Idaho Springs COVID19 Recovery Taskforce is on

track. Several residential and business community members have expressed interest

and letters of intent have been received.

Letters or emails expressing interest should be received by close of business May

1,2020. Letters and emails can be sent to Diane Breece at

cityclerk@idahospringsco.com, mailed to the City of Idaho Springs P.O. Box 907, Idaho

Springs CO, 80452 or slipped into city hall’s front door mail slot. The City desires to

harness the innovation, determination and goodwill of Idaho Spring businesses to speed

economic recovery.

Administration: Andy Marsh

A special council meeting for Monday, May 4 was discussed to review letters of intent

and appoint members to the COVID19 Recovery Task Force. 5 letters of intent have

been received thus far.

There are no changes to city hall operations. A glass window is planned for installation

at city hall to provide a barrier for the city clerk’s staff when it is determined the city can

ease back into regular operations.

For the immediate future city meetings will continue to be conducted via virtual meeting

technologies. There is a work session tonight at 5:30 PM, followed by the regular

council meeting.

The City will be adopting the Safer at Home protocols with perhaps modifications

depending on how it fits the dynamic of the city and applicability to businesses.

The suspension of Short-Term Rental operations remains in place The suspension order has been posted on the city website. Area residents can report violations to the City Clerk at 303-567-4421 or emailing cityclerk@idahospringsco.com. Hotels thus far are remaining unaffected. To date the city has not received any reports or complaints from residents. The city has received one complaint and will investigate. Assistant City Administrator Jonathan Cain reported: The Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation is still accepting Applications for

COVID-19 Disaster Loans for Businesses in Clear Creek County. Please contact ACA

Jonathan Cain at jcain@idahospringsco.com for more information.

The City’s second Colorado COVID Relief Fund application is still under review.

The SBA’s Paycheck Protection Plan has been re-funded by the federal government. Businesses who have lost or have laid off employees from their jobs should contact their banks. It is anticipated that these funds will be exhausted rapidly. Jonathan participated in Friday’s Finance Board meeting for the Clear Creek Economic Development Corporation. He is awaiting additional information pertaining to possible relief funds. Police Department: Chris Malanka Road Closures: There are no plans to lift county road closures before May 4, 2020. There was discussion yesterday at the CBOC regarding opening Mt. Evans Rd. Per Andy Marsh CDOT does not anticipate opening the road for motor vehicle traffic until July. This is subject to change.

There was a notable increase in traffic in and around town as well as on the interstate with the relaxed travel restrictions. There were no impacts in the city. Fire Ban: USFS, County and City of Idaho Springs all currently have fire bans in affect. Transportation: No changes since yesterday’s report.

- RTD Continues to operate as scheduled for essential travel. Evergreen/Bergan Park

routes remain with 2 buses per day, morning and evening.

- Greyhound has reduced bus service due to drop in demand. - Bustang has been suspended until April 26 - Pioneer County Transit will remain off line indefinitely - Emergency Management Specialist Katy Daily reminded the group the 2-1-1

Colorado webpage includes updates on transportation service and other information regularly.

Law enforcement contacts: Yesterday an officer made a significant narcotics case.

Normally felonies such as this result in arrest, however due to COVID19 safety

measures at the jail the alleged suspect was issued a summons to appear in court.

Public Lands: No Changes. USFS parking lots and trailheads remain open. State

parks remain open. The Stay at Home Order does not prohibit use of these areas but

patrons are requested to use those open spaces close to them. The County has not

closed its open spaces and have limited use to county residents. CCCSO and the USFS

have had to address overcrowding in some areas.

The county road closures are still in effect. The closures have had no direct impact on

the City.

Emergency Management Specialist: Katy Daily

COVID-19 HOUSING IMPACTS?

This is a stressful time—physically, emotionally and financially. The County’s Housing Department has compiled several resources to help with COVID-19 related housing impacts.

For rental and mortgage assistance:

The Salvation Army https://westernusa.salvationarmy.org/intermountain_us_we…/…/

Brothers Redevelopment, Inc. https://www.brihousingassist.org/

Other resources:

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing-covid19

211Colorado-Mile High United Way https://www.211colorado.org/basic-needs-and-financial/

Colorado Legal Services (CLS) https://www.coloradolegalservices.org/…/resources-available…

For assistance navigating these sites, completing applications, or other housing services/information, contact Sally Rush, County Housing Coordinator at: SRush@clearcreekcounty.us or 720-361-9725.

For additional housing information, go to: https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/ Look on the COVID-19 EMERGENCY INFORMATION page, under LOCAL RESOURCES / HOUSING AND UTILITIES, or the Housing Authority Tab on the Main Clear Creek County website.

NEW FOOD PANTRIES FOR CLEAR CREEK RESIDENTS To serve CC communities, there are now Food Pantries in Silver Plume, Georgetown, Empire, D-L-D, and Idaho Springs.

These pantries are receiving food and supplies from the CCC Veterans’ Coalition — thank you!

If you are from St. Mary’s/Alice area, and need assistance please contact Terry Bothern at 720-269-9731.

This week’s schedule for COUNTY-WIDE FOOD DISTRIBUTION:

CLEAR CREEK LIBRARY DISTRICT •Georgetown Library: Tue-Wed-Thu, April 28-29-30, 10a to 2p •Idaho Springs Library: Tue-Wed-Thu, April 28-29-30, 10a to 2p • Snack Boxes from the Mountain Backpacks program will be available while supplies last.

MORE MOUNTAIN BACKPACK SNACK BOXES •Mon, April 27, Snack Boxes from the Mountain Backpacks program will be distributed by the CCC Veterans Coalition upon request to the Silver Plume, Dumont-Lawson-Downieville, Empire and St. Mary’s areas. Contact Troy Erickson at 303-670-7543.

CLEAR CREEK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT (CCSD) •Tue, April 28, 8a to 10a and Wed, April 29, noon to 2p at the District Office, 320 HWY 103, Idaho Springs; one 5-day breakfast and lunch bag per student. •Wed, April 29, one 5-day breakfast and lunch bag per student, the CCSD Van will make 30-minute stops at: • Empire Visitors Center Park: noon to 12:30p • Georgetown Visitors Center: 12:45p to 1:15p • Bergen Park - Park and Ride: 1:45p to 2:15p

LOAVES & FISHES FOOD BANK at located at 545 HWY 103, Idaho Springs •Drive-thru meals on Thursdays and Fridays, noon to 4p (through May)

SENIOR CENTER/VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA •Mon, April 27, 5-Day and 1-Day Frozen Meal Boxes will be delivered to Meals on Wheels, Dining Center Clients and Project Support Residents. If you are over 60 and would like to sign up, please contact Troy Erickson at 303-670-7543.

SILVER PLUME FOOD PANTRY •Tue, April 28, 10a to 2p – Ralph Wilkins American Legion Post #98 and Silver Plume will distribute food for Silver Plume and Bakerville residents at the large Town Hall.

GEORGETOWN FOOD PANTRY •Mon, Tue, Wed, April 27-28-29, 10a to 2p – food distribution for Georgetown residents at the Community Center.

EMPIRE FOOD PANTRY •Wed, April 29, 2p to 4p – Friends of Clear Creek will distribute food for Empire & Berthoud Falls residents at Town Hall.

DUMONT-LAWSON-DOWNIEVILLE FOOD PANTRY •Fri, May 1, 10a to 2p, Knights of Columbus & Mill Creek Historical Society will distribute food for D-L-D residents at the Dumont Schoolhouse at 150 W. Dumont Rd.

IDAHO SPRINGS FOOD PANTRY •Tue, April 28, 10a to 2p, IS Lions Club will distribute food for IS service industry staff at the Elks Lodge.

If you are concerned about your ability to pay rent because of COVID-19, visit the "Eviction Moratorium" section at https://www.211colorado.org/covid-19/ to find A Colorado Tenant’s Guide to COVID-19

The No One Goes Hungry campaign in the greater Idaho Springs area continues in cooperation the United Church. This need continues to decline with the start up the larger food distribution endeavor. Those in immediate need of nutrition may call 303-567-42191. One emergency food delivery was made as well as fuel paid for through the United Church Helping Hands .

City Safety Officer: Andy Marsh – As of this date there are still no employees off due

to the Corona Virus. Employees who can continue to work remotely.

City employees are still instructed to wear a mask/improvised mask when in public

places in the presence of others.

The Following is excerpted from an email received from city legal counsel Carmen

Beery. A new Public Health Order was issued by the Governor. It requires all workers at

Critical Businesses and performing Critical Government Functions when in “close

proximity” to other employees or the public to:

• Wear non-medical face masks (covering nose and mouth) o An exception is provided if wearing such a covering would inhibit the

employee’s health - say, if s/he has asthma

• Wear gloves when in contact with others/goods o IF the gloves are provided by the employer o NOTE: this language is not also under the Mask requirement – indicating

that masks/face coverings are required whether or not the employer provides.

This Order is effective until May 17.

City Clerk: Diane Breece

Municipal Court will resume Thursday, May 21, 2020. Protocols will be in place to

facilitate a logical flow as well as limit the number of people in the building. Court

patrons will be required to wear a facemask (improvised or manufactured).

(Repost) The city will defer late payment fees until April 30. Patrons experiencing

financial difficulties are encouraged to call the city clerk’s office at 303-567-4421.

Office hours remain Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The building is

closed and all transactions are being conducted online, by phone or patrons can drop

correspondence and bill payments through the front door slot. The city hall phone

number is 303-567-4421.

Public Works:

No disruptions in service. Water and Wastewater are currently at 100% staffing.

All park amenities remain closed including playgrounds, BBQ grills and picnic tables.

The city is determining what that will look like once the stay at home order is relaxed. As

of the present there is no set plan to open the playgrounds.

Road Work: Road work is underway to complete paving on west Miner and Riverside.

Miner/Riverside Paving Updates: Road preparation is in progress. Paving is anticipated

to commence May 12 absent weather-related delays.

Crews will be working from 7:00am – 6:00pm Monday-Friday.

Resources:

The Clear Creek County website remains the clearing house for county wide and

regional information. https://www.clearcreekcounty.us/1173/COVID-19-Coronavirus

2-1-1 Colorado https://www.211colorado.org/ is and information clearing house and could

put residents and businesses in touch with a number of resources.

The Colorado Department of Local Affairs (DOLA) and Division of Housing (DOH) have

a resource page with a new online mapping tool to help Coloradans identify entities

providing emergency funding in their location. Visit for the most current resources:

https://cdola.colorado.gov/housing-covid19

Stakeholder’s meeting – answered questions + childcare

Clear Creeks Advocates: Office: 303-679-2426 (leave a message and we'll return within the day) HOTLINE: 303-569-3126; Dispatch (non-emergency) 303-679-2393 (ask for on-call advocate) if you are in immediate danger call 911. www.clearcreekcountyadvocates.com

Clear Creek County Economic Development Corporation Disaster Recovery

Loans are available to local businesses in Clear Creek County for working capital.

Contact ACA Jonathan Cain at jcain@idahospringsco.com or 303.567.4421x115 for

more information. First review was Friday. Applicants are reminded fill out app in its

entirety.

Kicked-off the Kind Connections program in Clear Creek County: NEED A KIND CONNECTION? Having a kind voice to connect with and a thoughtful listening ear can make a world of difference when you’re feeling like everything has been just a bit too much. Would you like to receive a call from one of our Kind Connection Volunteers to talk? https://www.sparkthechangecolorado.org/kindconnection Approved: April 27, 2020

Robert T. Bowland Robert T. Bowland, Mayor Pro Tem

D 2020 044

EXECUTIVE ORDER

Safer at Home

Pursuant to the authority vested in the Governor of the State of Colorado and, in

particular, pursuant to Article IV, Section 2 of the Colorado Constitution and the relevant

portions of the Colorado Disaster Emergency Act, C.R.S. § 24-33.5-701, et seq., I, Jared Polis,

Governor of the State of Colorado, hereby issue this Executive Order continuing stay at home

requirements for vulnerable individuals and permitting the limited reopening of postsecondary

institutions and certain business operations due to the presence of coronavirus disease 2019

(COVID-19) in Colorado.

I. Background and Purpose

On March 5, 2020, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s

(CDPHE) public health laboratory confirmed the first presumptive positive COVID-19 test result

in Colorado. Since then, the number of confirmed cases has continued to climb, and there is

community spread throughout the State. I verbally declared a disaster emergency on March 10,

2020, and on March 11, 2020, I issued the corresponding Executive Order D 2020 003, as

amended by Executive Orders D 2020 018 and D 2020 032. On March 25, 2020, I requested that

the President of the United States declare a Major Disaster for the State of Colorado, pursuant to

the Stafford Act. The President approved that request on March 28, 2020.

My administration, along with other State, local, and federal authorities, has taken a wide

array of actions to mitigate the effects of the pandemic, prevent further spread, and protect

against overwhelming our health care resources.

The virus that causes COVID-19 is spread primarily by close contact between people and

through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread

through contact with contaminated surfaces. Public health experts recommend we practice social

distancing, or maintaining a physical distance of six (6) feet or more from other people, as a way

to slow the spread of COVID-19. Evidence shows that social distancing and the Stay at Home

Executive Order D 2020 017, as amended, have helped to slow the increase of cases and rate of

infection.

While we have seen indications that our efforts to “flatten the curve” are working,

transmission of the virus continues to threaten Coloradans’ way of life and livelihoods. As we

take steps to return Coloradans to work, we must continue to practice social distancing at a high

level and implement other measures, such as limiting our social interactions, taking extra

precautions for Vulnerable Individuals and wearing non-medical masks while in public, to

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facilitate a step towards reopening the economy while protecting public health. While this is a

first step toward resuming our daily lives, the State is monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and

additional precautions may be necessary in the future.

This Executive Order implements a number of measures that will allow many Coloradans

to return to work while we maintain a sustainable level of social distancing. In particular, this

Executive Order continues Social Distancing Requirements for all Coloradans and stay at home

requirements for Vulnerable Individuals, permits the limited reopening of postsecondary

institutions and certain business operations, and orders the Executive Director of CDPHE to

amend or issue public health orders (PHO) consistent with the directives in this Executive

Order.

II. Directives

A. Pursuant to Executive Order D 2020 041, normal in-person instruction at all P-12

schools in Colorado will be suspended until the scheduled end of the 2019-2020

regular school year. P-12 schools and school districts may use school buildings

for providing services to students, educators, and families, including but not

limited to: in-person small group instruction; staff professional development; food

service; access to internet, devices, or instructional materials; special education

services; or mental health supports. P-12 schools and school districts intending to

provide these services must work in coordination with their local public health

agency and must observe Social Distancing Requirements pursuant to applicable

public health orders.

B. I direct the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Higher Education

(CDHE) to work with CDPHE to identify those programs and courses at

postsecondary institutions that cannot be taught remotely and require limited in-

person instruction.

C. All Vulnerable Individuals should Stay at Home, except when necessary to

provide, support, perform, or operate Necessary Activities, Minimum Basic

Operations, Critical Government Functions, Necessary Travel, or Critical

Businesses, provided that Vulnerable Individuals cannot be compelled to perform

in-person work for any business or government function, including a Critical

Business or Critical Government Function.

D. For purposes of this Executive Order, Vulnerable Individuals means:

1. Individuals who are 65 years and older;

2. Individuals with chronic lung disease or moderate to severe asthma;

3. Individuals who have serious heart conditions;

4. Individuals who are immunocompromised;

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5. Pregnant women; and

6. Individuals determined to be high risk by a licensed healthcare provider.

E. I direct all individuals who are sick or who test positive for COVID-19 to Stay at

Home except as necessary to care for themselves or seek medical care.

F. I direct employers to accommodate workers with childcare responsibilities and

workers who live in the same household as a Vulnerable Person to the greatest

extent possible by promoting telecommuting or other remote work options,

flexible schedules, or other means.

G. I direct the Colorado Civil Rights Division within the Department of Regulatory

Agencies and CDPHE to provide guidance to prevent discrimination in the

workplace related to COVID-19. Employers must provide reasonable

accommodation and are prohibited from discriminating against employees who

are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or who have been in contact with a known

positive case of COVID-19.

H. I direct the Executive Director of CDPHE to issue a new or amended PHO

consistent with the directives in this Executive Order. The new or amended PHO

must:

1. Advise Coloradans to wear non-medical cloth face coverings that cover the

nose and mouth whenever in public;

2. Order Coloradans to limit:

i. Social interactions to the greatest extent possible except as required to

conduct Necessary Activities; and

ii. Essential Travel to within their county of residence or employment as

much as possible and recreational travel to no further than ten (10) miles

from their residence.

3. Prohibit public gatherings of ten (10) persons or more in both public spaces

and private commercial venues.

4. Strongly encourage all Critical Businesses, Critical Government Functions,

Non-Critical Retail, and Non-Critical Commercial Businesses to allow

workers to telecommute whenever possible.

5. Require all Critical Businesses, Critical Government Functions, Non-Critical

Retail, and Non-Critical Commercial Businesses to make work

accommodations for Vulnerable Individuals, who remain subject to Stay at

Home requirements. Employers must also be encouraged to make

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accommodations for individuals living in the same household as a Vulnerable

Individual, and for individuals with childcare responsibilities.

6. Permit all Critical Businesses and Critical Government Functions to continue

to operate with mandatory Social Distancing Requirements and cleaning

protocols.

7. Permit Non-Critical Retail to operate and offer goods through delivery

service, window service, walk-up service, drive-through service, drive-up

service, curbside delivery, and, beginning May 1, 2020, permit Non-Critical

Retail to allow customers onto their premises in a manner allowing for strict

compliance with mandatory Social Distancing Requirements similar to the

requirements for Critical Retail.

8. Permit Places of Public Accommodation to continue to offer food and

beverage using delivery service, window service, walk-up service, drive-

through service, drive-up service, curbside delivery or any manner set forth in

an existing Executive Order or PHO and in accordance with mandatory Social

Distancing Requirements.

9. Issue appropriate guidelines for classes and programs identified in

consultation with the Executive Director of CDHE pursuant to paragraph

II.B., above.

10. Beginning on May 4, 2020, permit Non-Critical Commercial Businesses to

allow up to fifty percent (50%) of their employees to conduct in-person work

that takes place outside a private residence in accordance with Mandatory

Social Distancing Requirements and protocols.

11. Ensure that Critical Businesses, Critical Government Functions, Non-Critical

Commercial Businesses, and Non-Critical Retail with over fifty (50)

employees in any one location follow protocols established by PHO, including

but not limited to symptom screening and temperature check stations, closure

of common areas, cleaning protocols, and Mandatory Social Distancing

Requirements and protocols.

I. Any new or amended PHO issued pursuant to this Executive Order must identify

or develop:

1. Mandatory Social Distancing Requirements and protocols to be implemented

by all employers, identifying any specific protocols for certain employers

based on the nature of their work, including proper face and hand coverings to

be used;

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2. An amended definition of Vulnerable Individual consistent with this

Executive Order; and

3. Operations requirements for Non-Critical Retail and Critical Retail.

J. I direct the Executive Director of the Colorado Department of Labor and

Employment (CDLE) to promulgate and issue temporary emergency rules to

amend the Colorado Health Emergency Leave with Pay Rules found in 7 CCR

1103-10 to cover individuals returning to work under this Executive Order and to

extend paid sick leave coverage to up to two-thirds pay for fourteen (14) days if a

worker has tested positive for COVID-19, has COVID-like symptoms, or has

been directed to quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 concerns.

K. I direct the Executive Director of CDLE to promulgate and issue temporary

emergency rules pursuant to C.R.S. § 8-73-108(4)(c) and guidance to ensure that

workers, and particularly workers who are Vulnerable Individuals, are not in

danger of losing unemployment insurance eligibility for refusal to return to

COVID-19-related demonstrable, unsafe working conditions.

L. Terms in this Executive Order, including Stay at Home, Necessary Activities,

Minimum Basic Operations, Critical Government Functions, Necessary Travel,

Critical Businesses, Places of Public Accommodation, Critical Retail, Social

Distancing Requirements, and Vulnerable Individuals have the meaning as

defined in PHO 20-24 and PHO 20-22, as amended, or any PHO issued pursuant

to this Executive Order.

M. Any county wishing to apply for a local variance from part or all of this Executive

Order must submit a written application to CDPHE certifying that the county has

low case counts of COVID-19 cases or can document fourteen (14) consecutive

days of decline in COVID-19 cases reported in the county. The application must

include a written COVID-19 suppression plan approved by the appropriate local

public health authority, all hospitals within the county (unless no hospitals are

located in the county), and a majority of the county commissioners, or, in the case

of the City and County of Denver, the mayor of Denver, or, in the case of the City

and County of Broomfield, the city council.

N. CDPHE shall review and approve a county-specific COVID-19 suppression plan

that meets CDPHE’s public health standards. CDPHE shall not provide COVID-

19 preparedness grant funding to any county that implements measures that are

less restrictive than the standards contained in this Executive Order if the county

did not first obtain approval from CDPHE to adopt such less restrictive standards.

O. Nothing in this Executive Order prevents a county or municipality from adopting

more protective standards than those contained in this Executive Order as

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necessary, including but not limited to stay at home orders, mask wearing

requirements in public, or additional protective measures. If adopted, such

measures shall take effect in the county or municipality without the need for

further approval by the State.

1. Except as modified by this Executive Order, all Executive Orders issued due

to COVID-19 that are currently in effect shall remain in full force and effect

as originally promulgated.

III. Duration

This Executive Order shall expire thirty (30) days from April 27, 2020, unless extended

further by Executive Order.

GIVEN under my hand and

the Executive Seal of the

State of Colorado, this

twenty sixth day of April,

2020

Jared Polis

Governor