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COVID-19 VACCINE INFORMATION 1-18-21

COVID-19 Vaccine Information week of 1/18/21

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Crawford County, Ohio - Crawford County will receive a limited amount of vaccine, which are allocated to the priority groups outlined in Governor DeWine’s address on January 7, 2021.  

For the week, beginning on January 18th, eligible population includes:

• Persons 80 years of age and over

Crawford County residents that want to receive a COVID-19 vaccination are encouraged to schedule an appointment beginning Thursday, January 14, 2021 at one of the following locations within the County. Do not attempt to schedule at more than one location:

• Avita Health Systems:

• 629 N. Sandusky Ave., Bucyrus OH

• 269 Portland Way South, Galion OH

• 419-468-0800

• Crawford County Public Health - 1520 Isaac Beal Rd, Bucyrus, OH

• 419-562-5871

• Galion City Health Department – 113 Harding Way E. Galion, OH

• 419-468-1075 - Pre-registration and forms will be available at https://galionhealth.org/covid-19-resources/

• Genoa Health Care – 2458 Stetzer Road, Room 193, Bucyrus OH

• 419-617-0817

• Kroger – 210 E. Mary Street, Bucyrus OH

• 866-211-5320 or kroger.com/ohiocovidvaccine

• You may bring 1 support person, if needed for assistance.

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PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR
EMERGENCY DECLARATION

 12-31-20

PROCLAMATION OF THE MAYOR

EMERGENCY DECLARATION

WHEREAS, President Trump has declared a National state of emergency to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus; and

WHEREAS, Governor DeWine has also declared a state of emergency for the State of Ohio to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus; and

WHEREAS, the recent spike in Covid-19 cases has led to many hospitalizations and deaths.

Be it therefore proclaimed by Mayor Jeffrey L. Reser, pursuant to Bucyrus Codified Ordinance 509.07 that a Civil Emergency exists within the City of Bucyrus. Further, in light of this Civil Emergency, I, as Mayor of the City of Bucyrus do hereby issue the following orders:

I. All Citizens are requested to obey and comply with the orders of the Governor of the State of Ohio, the Federal, Ohio, and Crawford County Emergency Management Agencies, the Ohio and Crawford County Department of Health, and the emergency orders contained herein.

2. Effective, Friday, January 1, 2021, all City owned buildings shall be closed to the general public through Sunday, January 31, 2021. City offices and departments shall remain open and will be staffed for phone and email inquiries only. Any matter that requires additional services, or that cannot be completed by phone or email, will be scheduled by appointment.

The City of Bucyrus Police and Fire Departments remain open and fully staffed. Both stations shall be closed to the public. However, should you need to speak with a police officer, or make a report that cannot be completed over the phone, please call the City of Bucyrus Police Department non-emergency number (419) 562-1006 to schedule an appointment or the Fire Department at (419) 562-1351. Please, in order to avoid putting our personnel and the community at risk, try to limit your contact with Police and Fire personnel to emergency situations only.

Should you need to contact a specific City office, you may do so at the following numbers and or emails:

a. Administration: 419-562-6767 x 221 admin@cityofbucyrusoh.us

b. Auditor: 419-562-6767 x 230 auditor@cityofbucyrusoh.us

c. City Council: 419-562-6767 x 238 councilclk@cityofbucyrusoh.us d. Fire Department: 419-562-1351 bfd@cityofbucyrusoh.us

e. Income Tax: 419-562-6767 x 234 incometax@cityofbucyrusoh.us

f. Law Office: 419-562-6767 x 259 lawclk@cityofbucyrusoh.us g. Police Department: 419-562-1006 bpd@cityofbucyrusoh.us h. Utilities: 419-562-6767 x 241 utilities@cityofbucyrusoh.us

i. Zoning: 419-562-6767 x 222 zone@cityofbucyrusoh.us

3. City parks shall remain open to the public. However, citizens are urged to follow the Governor's guidelines on large group meetings.

4. All utility bills can be made through the City's online portal or dropped off in the Utility Office drive through window. There will also be a drop box at the north east door on the City Hall porch.

5.  All City of Bucyrus Income Tax returns should be mailed to PO Box 28 Bucyrus, OH 44820 with a check or money order payable to Bucyrus Income Tax. Tax payments for existing balances can also be mailed or paid online at www.goypaynow.com

COMPLETED tax returns may be dropped off in a sealed envelope at the utility office drive through window. Receipts will only be mailed upon written request at the time of filing.

Citizens that require or request assistance in completing their City income tax form may correspond  by phone, fax (419) 562-9259, email, or mail.

7. All building and zoning permit requests must be submitted by email or may be dropped off at the City's Utility Office drive through window. If necessary, you will be contacted by the City's Zoning Department staff for any follow up inquiries.

8. Effective November 23, 2020 and continuing through January 31, 2021 all City of Bucyrus public meetings, including City Council, City Council Committees, and all City Boards and Commissions shall be held as regularly scheduled. All public meetings will be held via telephone or videoconferencing, per the new Ohio Public Meeting Guidelines. The public will be invited to attend these meetings via livestreaming. Please monitor the City of Bucyrus website and Facebook page for announced meeting dates and times.

9. For more information about the Covid-19 virus, please visit the following websites:

https://www.cdc.gov

 https://odh.ohio.gov

http://crawfordhealth.org

 10. WASH YOUR HANDS, SOCIAL DISTANCE, WEAR YOUR MASK, STOP THE SPREAD, AND TAKE COVID-19 SERIOUSLY! 

We are getting our first doses of the COVID-19 vaccines now and more are on the way.  Please vaccinate as soon as you are notified of availability for your risk group in order to make our community COVID-19 proof!  Let us be ready to celebrate our Bicentennial year in good health.

Jeffery L. Reser, Mayor of the City of Bucyrus

 

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CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS, COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS

Effective immediately, the following policy will be in place regarding
Council Chambers. In order to comply with statewide health orders issued by the Ohio Department of Health (ODH), a face covering or mask will be required to enter Council Chambers. The sergeant-at-arms will be monitoring compliance at the Council Chambers door. Anyone not wearing a face coving entering Council Chambers will be offered a complimentary mask by the sergeant-at­ arms.

Per a conversation I had today with Crawford County Public Health Director Kate Siefert, there is still a statewide exemption in place for anyone who is "medically or developmentally unable to wear a mask." This is under Section 7 of the November 13, 2020 ODH order titled: Directors Order for Retail and Business Compliance for Facial Coverings throughout the State of Ohio. See the enclosed ODH Order attached to this letter. Anyone meeting the requirements for that will still be allowed into Council Chambers without a mask or facial covering, but we ask that you maintain six feet of social distance from other people in the chambers.

This policy for Council Chambers will be in effect for all regular meetings of City Council, Committee Meetings, and any other times that Council
Chambers are used by anyone else for any other purpose.

Sincerely,

Kurt Fankhauser, Bucyrus Council President

 

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GARBAGE PICK-UP HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

New Year’s Day – Jan 1st
Pick-up will be on Monday, Jan 4th

Please have your garbage out by 7 am.

Thank you and have a great Holiday Season.

Press Release from the City of Bucyrus

From: Mayor Jeff Reser

Governor DeWine announced additional CARES Act funding to Small businesses, non-profits and Ohioans that have been impacted by COVID-19.

The package affects Bucyrus in a positive way. Businesses with no more than 25 employees will be able to apply for a grant that will help businesses pay for a variety of expenses, including mortgage or rent payments, utility payments,salaries and many other costs. The application will be available on Monday, November 2,2020 at www.businesshelp.ohio.gov.

The DeWine/Husted administration is also allocating $50 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to 47
Community Action Agencies to provide rent, mortgage and water and/or sewer assistance to Ohioans in need. Balances incurred from Apri l,2020 are eligible. Ohioans who are behind on their bills and who have an annual income at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines are eligible for assistance.
For a family of four,that is an annual income of $52,400. A list of agencies which can assist is at
www.businesshelp.ohio.gov. Applications will be available on November 2,2020.
Please contact this local agency for information on rent, mortgage and water/sewer assistance: Ohio Heartland Community Action Commission
372 E. Center Street
P.O.Box 779
Marion,Ohio 43302 (740) 387-1039 karenw@ohcac.org

There is also additional help for the Bar and Restaurant Assistance Fund in the amount of $37.5 million. Details and information are available at www.businesshelp.ohio/gov with applications being available on November 2, 2020.

Thank you to the DeWine/Husted Administration for directing CARES Act monies for our businesses and individuals who need assistance in dealing with the effects of COVID-19. I urge all eligible businesses and individuals to take advantage of the newly available funds beginning 11-2-2020.

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90 Day Street Light Trial

We are asking the residents of Bucyrus to please contact their Council representatives or the Council Clerk at 419-562-6767 x 238 or councilclrk@cityofbucyrusoh.us to express their opinion of whether they like or dislike the new street lights between Warren Street and Rensselaer Street on Sandusky Avenue.  This 90-day trial will be effective from October 30, 2020 through January 30, 2021.

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