HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2020-04-20 Item 4A - COVID-19 - Weekly ReportCOUNCIL AGENDA SYNOPSIS
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STAFF SPONSOR: RACHEL BIANCHI
ORIGINAL AGENDA DATE: 4/20/20
AGENDA ITEM TITLE A weekly update on the City's planning and response to COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
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SPONSOR ❑ Council ® Mayor ❑ HR ❑ DCD ❑ Finance ❑ Fire ❑ TS ❑ P&R ❑ Police ❑ Pik
SPONSOR'S The City is actively engaged in regional efforts to address the coronavirus (COVID-19).
SLTMNLARY Staff are providing the Council with updated information regarding the City's response to
COVID-19.
REVIE','ED BY ❑ Trans&Infrastructure ❑ CommunitySvs/Safety- ❑ Finance Com ❑ Planning/Economic Dev.
❑ LTAC ❑ Arts Comm. ❑ Parks Comm. ❑ Planning Comm.
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ATTACHMENTS
04/20/20
Coronavirus Report
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Coronavirus Response Update
April 20, 2020
Essential Services and Citv Operations
There have been no changes to essential services and City operations since the last report.
Financial Stabil
There have been no changes since the last report. On Monday, April 13, 2020 Finance Department staff began
working with the Council's Finance Committee to determine next steps as the City identifies how it will fully
close the financial gap associated with the coronavirus pandemic. The Finance Committee will hold a special
meeting on Tuesday, April 21 to continue their review.
Police Staffing and Calls for Service
There have been no changes to Police staffing since the last report. Calls for service are analyzed on a monthly
basis and staff will report April statistics at the end of the month.
Fire Staffing and Calls for Service
There have been no changes to Fire staffing since the last report. Calls for service are analyzed on a monthly
basis and staff will report April statistics at the end of the month.
Human Services
There have been no changes to Human Services since the last report.
Business Recovery
Staff drafted a survey for businesses and is now working on the database technology. Parks and Rec staff will
help make the phone calls. Calls anticipated to start the week of 4/20.
Staff understands that the Federal funding for the Paycheck Protection Program and Emergency Injury Disaster
Loan programs have been allocated to current applications so new applications are no longer being taken. The
Federal government is considering adding more money to the programs.
Lodging Tax Advisory Committee (LTAC) held a special meeting to review staff's request for funding for a digital
campaign to encourage people to buy gift cards and experiences now. Staff requested $25,000 and the LTAC felt
more funds should be allocated. LTAC increased the funding to $50,000, provided staff comes back to LTAC with
a plan how the additional funds will be spent. City Council will review the LTAC application at the April 20
meeting.
Meeting our Communitv's Basic Needs
Food Security
City staff are in communication with a variety of partners that serve our community. The Tukwila Pantry, which
usually serves 60 — 80 households a day is reporting they are now serving approximately 500 — 600 households
per day. The National Guard has deployed two members to assist in food prep and distribution. The Pantry has
requested additional National Guard resources, including more personnel and a refrigerated truck to store
perishable food. Three staff from Parks and Recreation and one from Community Services and Engagement
continue to assist the Pantry in packaging food for families as well as food distribution. The Pantry is low on
donations; the City used its social media platforms to ask the community for additional supplies.
Seniors
City staff again supported our senior community through direct food distribution to homebound residents. Staff
calls residents on Monday and Tuesday, to set up a Wednesday meal delivery. This week staff delivered 620 meals
to seniors (multiple meals to each individual), an increase from last week where approximately 550 meals were
delivered. In addition, through a partnership with the Food Innovation Network, Halal meals were delivered.
Students
Technology and Innovation Services (TIS) staff report that over 275 hot spots have been distributed to Tukwila
School District students. The hot spots have the ability to connect multiple devices and multiple students in the
same household.
Utilities
The Council asked for a list of what other major utility providers in Tukwila are doing in response to COVIDI9.
Residents interested in accessing these programs should contact their utility providers directly. More
information on various coronavirus-related programs and opportunities can be found
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City of Tukwila Water and Sewer
For both residential and commercial:
• The City of Tukwila has suspended all water offs for non-payment for occupied structures. Late fees will
not be incurred from April through September.
• Payment plans are available and people should contact Finance at (206) 433-1835.
Water District 125
For both residential and commercial:
• Water shut offs have been suspend for nonpayment.
• Imposition of late fees has been suspended.
Valley View Sewer District
• Late fees for March were suspended. The policy may be extended for April.
Seattle City Light
• Shut offs for non-payment are suspended.
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• Deferred payment plans and discount programs are available to rate payments.
Puget Sound Energy
• Disconnects for non-payment are suspended.
• Late fees will be waived, and payment plans available.
• Crisis -Affected Customer Assistance Program (CACAP) provides utility credit to PSE customers; amount
of credit dependent on household size and income.
Comcast
• For WiFi hotspots are available.
• Late fees and disconnects for non-payment have been suspended.
Centurylink
• For the next 60-days (I don't know the start date) late fees and disconnects for non-payment have been
suspended.
• Data usage limits for consumers customers have been suspended.
Public Safetv Plan Construction Pro
There have been no changes to the Public Safety Plan projects since the last report.
Compliance with the Governor's Order
There have been no changes to compliance issues since the last report.
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