AGENDA DATE: 8/19/2020
TITLE:
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COVID-19 Community Response
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Share with the Board of Supervisors and the community how Albemarle County Local Government continued to serve the community during the height of the COVID-19 Response phase.
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Walker, Henry, Birch, Crickenberger, Eggleston, Filardo, Johnson, Lantz, Russell, Savides, Kilroy
PRESENTER (S): Doug Walker, Trevor Henry, Emily Kilroy
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: On March 12, 2020, County Executive Jeff Richardson issued a Declaration of Local Emergency in response to the COVID-19 Virus, following Governor Northam’s State Declaration of Emergency that same day. The local emergency declaration enables coordinated local government action to prevent or alleviate any potential damage, hardship, suffering, or possible loss of life.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Quality Government Operations: Ensure County government’s capacity to provide high quality service that achieves community priorities.
DISCUSSION: A presentation will be given to highlight how local government supported the community during the height of the COVID-19 Response phase.
BUDGET IMPACT: None
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Staff recommends that the Board receive the presentation for information.
ATTACHMENTS: None.