Month: March 2020
040220 City Council Regular Meeting Packet (Held Telephonically)
Call in to 1-844-855-4444
Access code 789926#
Please keep all background noise away from phone.
You will be muted until such time as the Mayor asks for Public Comment.
A recording of the meeting will be put up on the web page as soon as we can.
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From the State offices –
ITEM OF POSSIBLE DIRECT INTEREST TO LOCAL COMPANIES
Layoff Aversion Funds. There is a very limited amount of money that has been made available through the workforce investment system to make grants to small businesses to avert layoffs. For Rogue Valley businesses, see: http://www.rogueworkforce.org/resources-in-response-to-covid-19/ .
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering low-interest federal disaster loans for working capital small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA disaster assistance (as of March 19, 2020) is now available to businesses in all Oregon & California counties in our region. “Small businesses, private non-profit organizations of any size, small agricultural cooperatives and small aquaculture enterprises that have been financially impacted as a direct result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) since Jan. 31, 2020, may qualify for Economic Injury Disaster Loans of up to $2 million to help meet financial obligations and operating expenses which could have been met had the disaster not occurred,” said SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza.
“These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. Disaster loans can provide vital economic assistance to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing,” Carranza added.
Eligibility for Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL) is based on the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The interest rate is 3.75 percent for small businesses. The interest rate for private non-profit organizations is 2.75 percent. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years and are available to entities without the financial ability to offset the adverse impact without hardship.
Applicants may apply online at https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela. Applicants may also call SBA’s Customer Service Center at (800) 659-2955 or email for more information on SBA disaster assistance. Individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing may call (800) 877-8339. The deadline to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan is Dec. 16, 2020.
Small Business Development Centers can offer business counseling (at no cost) to companies struggling with the impacts of the pandemic, including assistance with (EIDL) applications. To find your local center, go to: https://bizcenter.org/centers/
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The City remains open and functioning, however for the safety of our citizens and the remaining staff, City Hall will be closed to the public.
We have already had multiple staff members out sick so we have had to resort to these measures.
Please continue to mail in or drop off payments. We will be answering all questions via phone messages or emails.
541-878-2225
The City of Shady Cove joins the list of many Oregon cities that have declared a State of Emergency. The declaration is not meant to cause any worry, rather it enables the City and Staff to be in the best position to serve the community where needed most. This will also allow us to seek emergency funding from any Federal, State, or County sources.
We hope that these are just temporary measures.
We ask that you continue to be safe and observe the guidelines established by the State and Federal leaders.
Thank you for your patience.
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THE RED CROSS AND SEVERE BLOOD SHORTAGE
Blood drives are being canceled at an alarming rate due to Coronavirus concerns. The Red Cross understand people may be hesitant to give blood, but they want to reassure everyone on the precautions their teams are taking to keep you safe. Those who are healthy, feeling well and eligible to give blood or platelets, are urged to make an appointment to donate as soon as possible by scheduling an appointment here: https://rdcrss.org/2TVIrob, using the Red Cross Blood Donor App, or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
There are several upcoming blood drives scheduled in Jackson County:
Red Cross Donor Center – 1174 Progress Drive, Suite 102 in Medford
Monday, March 23rd between 12:30 pm to 6:30pm
- Tuesday, March 24th between 1:00 pm to 6:30pm
- Friday, March 27th between 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
- Monday, March 30th between 12:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Other Medford Community Drives
- Tuesday, March 24th between 1:00 pm to 6:30 pm, RRMC – Smullin Center, 2825 East Barnett Road
- Monday, March 30th between 9:00 am to 2:00 pm at Ascension Lutheran Church, 675 Black Oak Drive
- Tuesday, March 31st between 9:30am to 3:30pm at Rogue Credit Union, 1370 Progress Drive
The City of Shady Cove joins the list of many Oregon cities that have declared a State of Emergency. Mayor Lena Richardson signed the declaration on March 19, 2020 as a precautionary measure, pursuant to the adopted Shady Cove Emergency Operations Plan. It is meant to provide the City with increased flexibility in terms of resources, purchasing, and any emergency response options for COVID-19. The City has already been hit with employee absences.
The declaration is not meant to cause any worry, rather it enables the City and Staff to be in the best position to serve the community where needed most. This will also allow us to seek emergency funding from any Federal, State, or County sources.
The City Council will vote to ratify this declaration at the upcoming City Council meeting on Tuesday, April 2, 2020.
Attached is the full declaration.
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Due to health concerns and the guidelines put forth for no congregation of 10 people or more, , the City Council meeting for Thursday, March 19 has been cancelled.
We will re-post when it is rescheduled.
Please stay safe.
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