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COVID-19: Local Updates
CAA Sample COVID-19 Essential Employee and Quarantine Letters
The CAA has had the attached letters drafted should you need them. Attached you will find a letter designating an employee essential. This can be carried with the employee should they need documentation as to why they’re not at home. This letter may not necessarily be needed. The second is a letter to inform residents of a COVID-19 situation and the necessity to quarantine.
Both of these letters can be edited accordingly and used on your company letterhead.
COVID-19 Essential Business Letter
COVID-19 Letter for Quarantine
The CAA has had the attached letters drafted should you need them. Attached you will find a letter designating an employee essential. This can be carried with the employee should they need documentation as to why they’re not at home. This letter may not necessarily be needed. The second is a letter to inform residents of a COVID-19 situation and the necessity to quarantine.
Both of these letters can be edited accordingly and used on your company letterhead.
COVID-19 Essential Business Letter
COVID-19 Letter for Quarantine
Letter to residents in response to COVID-19 - Click Here
Director's Stay at Home Order - Director's Order that All Persons Stay at Home Unless Engaged in Essential Work or Activity
Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther Declaring a State of Emergency:
"A few moments ago, I signed a declaration of a State of Emergency for the City of Columbus drafted by City Attorney Zach Klein with the guidance and counsel of City Council President Shannon Hardin and City Auditor Megan Kilgore. This is necessary both for the city to continue to operate and for the protection of our employees and, ultimately, our residents.
74% of our employees work on the frontline: police, fire, public health nurses, utility plant operators, refuse collectors, just to name a few. They will continue to work, and the critical city services delivered by these dedicated men and women will continue.
Starting today, the city’s remaining full-time workforce – approximately 1,300 people – have been asked to remain at home. Many will be able to work remotely. All full-time city employees will continue to be paid. Part-time employees will be paid for hours they work.
There is no doubt that this is a difficult time. We have little in history to compare it to. But I believe in this city and the resiliency of its residents.
We can – and will – get through this together.
**Click here to see a video message.
"A few moments ago, I signed a declaration of a State of Emergency for the City of Columbus drafted by City Attorney Zach Klein with the guidance and counsel of City Council President Shannon Hardin and City Auditor Megan Kilgore. This is necessary both for the city to continue to operate and for the protection of our employees and, ultimately, our residents.
74% of our employees work on the frontline: police, fire, public health nurses, utility plant operators, refuse collectors, just to name a few. They will continue to work, and the critical city services delivered by these dedicated men and women will continue.
Starting today, the city’s remaining full-time workforce – approximately 1,300 people – have been asked to remain at home. Many will be able to work remotely. All full-time city employees will continue to be paid. Part-time employees will be paid for hours they work.
There is no doubt that this is a difficult time. We have little in history to compare it to. But I believe in this city and the resiliency of its residents.
We can – and will – get through this together.
**Click here to see a video message.
Columbus City Council Sets Aside $1 Million in Emergency Funding for Families During COVID-19 Outbreak
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus City Council committed $1 million to Emergency Human Services to support families in need of housing or food support.
“COVID-19 is going to hit Columbus families hard, especially parents working hourly jobs,” said Council President Shannon G. Hardin. “Council is acting now to put emergency money on the table to address food access and housing stability.”
Council will work with community partners to finalize the details and administration of the program.The goal is to get much-needed resources into the hands of the community as quickly as possible.
“The COVID-19 pandemic will critically impact our city’s most vulnerable residents, who must be our focus as we respond and adapt to this crisis,” said President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown. “The world was different a week ago than it is today, and each of us have an opportunity to be much bigger than ourselves, and do to much more than we thought we were capable of doing.”
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Columbus City Council committed $1 million to Emergency Human Services to support families in need of housing or food support.
“COVID-19 is going to hit Columbus families hard, especially parents working hourly jobs,” said Council President Shannon G. Hardin. “Council is acting now to put emergency money on the table to address food access and housing stability.”
Council will work with community partners to finalize the details and administration of the program.The goal is to get much-needed resources into the hands of the community as quickly as possible.
“The COVID-19 pandemic will critically impact our city’s most vulnerable residents, who must be our focus as we respond and adapt to this crisis,” said President Pro Tem Elizabeth Brown. “The world was different a week ago than it is today, and each of us have an opportunity to be much bigger than ourselves, and do to much more than we thought we were capable of doing.”
RESOURCES
Legal Aid Document Outlining Resident Rights During COVID-19 Shelter in Place
City of Columbus COVID-19 Resource Page
Franklin County Municipal Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Landlord Information Notice
City of Columbus - The following order from the municipal court, Administrative Order Number: 05-2020, addresses the operation limitations during the current restrictions created by COVID-19. The order addresses evictions.
City of Columbus COVID-19 Update: In-Person Bill Payment and Permitting Services Notification - Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Columbus is suspending all in person bill payment and permitting services for the Department of Public Utilities, Building and Zoning Services, Recreation and Parks, and Department of Public Service at the 111 Front Street Coleman Government Center and Jerry Hammond Building at 1111 East Broad Street until further notice.
City of Columbus COVID-19 Resource Page
Franklin County Municipal Court Operations During COVID-19 Pandemic
Landlord Information Notice
City of Columbus - The following order from the municipal court, Administrative Order Number: 05-2020, addresses the operation limitations during the current restrictions created by COVID-19. The order addresses evictions.
City of Columbus COVID-19 Update: In-Person Bill Payment and Permitting Services Notification - Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the City of Columbus is suspending all in person bill payment and permitting services for the Department of Public Utilities, Building and Zoning Services, Recreation and Parks, and Department of Public Service at the 111 Front Street Coleman Government Center and Jerry Hammond Building at 1111 East Broad Street until further notice.
