COVID-19 Information

 

CHILDCARE ASSISTANCE FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES

• Health Care and Emergency Responders can access childcare by going to www.jobs.utah.gov to register for this free childcare program. 
• Essential employees during COVID-19- One Utah Child Care has established a free and temporary network of emergency child care programs. Learn more about the program and who qualifies here. 

BUSINESS AND ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE

• SLCo Business Relief Hotline 385-468-4011: Assistance navigating federal, state, and local relief options. Our process is designed to be a bridge for those who do not have a close relationship with their lender.
• GOED Emergency Loan Fund – Announced Monday, https://business.utah.gov/news/utah-offers-small-businesses-assistance-amid-coronavirus-covid-19-pandemic/

GOVERNOR’S EXECUTIVE ORDER-EVICTION MORATORIUM

• Governor Herbert’s executive order, dated April 1, 2020, institutes a moratorium on residential evictions for a narrow group of tenants who have been directly impacted by COVID-19
• The order is effective immediately and applies only to the following individuals:
  • Individuals who have suffered wage or job loss as a result of COVID-19
  • Individuals who have undergone self-isolation or quarantine in compliance with an order issued by the Utah Department of Health or a local health department
  • Individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19
• The order does not create or order rent forgiveness
• The tenant must have been current on rent payments as of March 31, 2020
• All tenants who are unable to pay rent now will be required to pay back rent when the order expires on May 15
• Evictions by landlords cannot be initiated until May 15
• The order does not prohibit evictions for other reasons other than evictions for tenants affected by COVID-19

The governor can suspend (by executive order) enforcement of a statute that is directly related to and necessary to address a state of emergency

 

 

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Salt Lake County Announces the Public Hearing and Public Comment Period for the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, including the Year-One Action Plan and the Recommendations for the 2020-2021 Federal Funding, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report for the 2018-19 funding year.

WHAT: Salt Lake Urban County Mayors seek public comment on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan, the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2018-2019 funding year, and the proposed 2020-2021 projects to be funded with the federal dollars from the Community Development Block Grant, Emergency Solutions Block Grant, Social Services Block Grant and the HOME Investment Partnership Grant.

WHEN: Public Hearing: Friday, April 17th, 2020 from 4:00 – 6:00 PM Public Comment Period: April 2nd – May 5th, 2020

WHERE: Due to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 situation and related precautions, Salt Lake County will be facilitating a Virtual Public Hearing. Updated information on participation options may be found at www.slco.org and www.slco.org/hcd prior to the start of the meeting on April 17th.

As of the date of this publication, the Salt Lake County: Stay Safe, Stay Home Public Health Order is in place until April 13th. Dependent on the status of the order as of April 17th, members of the public may be able to opt to participate in person at the Salt Lake County Council Chambers, 2001 South State Street, First Floor, North Building, Room N1-100. In-person attendance is subject to the ongoing guidance of the Salt Lake County Health department or public health orders which may cause restrictions to be imposed, including limits on the number persons who may gather in one area. Accommodations will be made as necessary to facilitate citizen participation and public comments, and will be posted on www.slco.org and www.slco.org/hcd .

A Public Hearing will be held before the Salt Lake County Mayor and the Mayors of the Town of Alta, Bluffdale, Copperton Metro Township, Cottonwood Heights, Draper, Emigration Metro Township, Herriman, Holladay, Kearns Metro Township, Magna Metro Township, Midvale, Millcreek, Murray, Riverton, South Salt Lake and White City Metro Township to accept comment on the proposed projects and activities to be undertaken with 2020-2021 federal funds under the following programs:

Funding recommendations will be posted on the website on April 2nd, 2020. Prior to making final decisions, the Mayors will consider and review all comments received at the public hearing as well as funding recommendations provided by the three Citizen Advisory Boards.

Comments will be accepted through May 5th, 2020 on the draft 5-Year Consolidated Plan including the Year-One Action Plan for FY20. These plans provide the strategy for the expenditures for the following grants: CDBG, ESG and HOME.

Due to implemented best practices to curb the spread of COVID-19, the County Government Center was closed effective March 29, 2020 until further notice. In the event that the facilities reopen prior to April 17th, hard copies can be obtained from the Salt Lake County Division of Housing and Community Development, 2001 South State Street, Suite S2-100, Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4575 or by calling Randy Jepperson at (385) 468-4886. You may also access a copy on our website

http://slco.org/housing-community-development/public-notices-and-comments/

Written comments on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan including the FY20 Year-One Action Plan, and the Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER) for the 2018-2019 funding year may also be mailed to Housing and Community Development, PO Box 144575, Salt Lake City, UT 84114- 4575. For further information contact Randy Jepperson at (385) 468-4886.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services or alternate formats) for individuals with disabilities may be provided upon receipt of a request with five working days’ notice. To expedite accommodation requests and coordination, call 385-468-4900 or 385-468-4893. TTY/TDD users should call 7-1-1. Accessible parking and entrance are available on the east side of the north building. Accessible parking is also available on the east side of the south building.

                                                                                                                             

Earth Day Every Day!
 

April 22nd marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. In 1970, twenty million people came together throughout the United States to protest. They demanded environmental improvements! American's were frustrated with the ignorant cycle of pollution that was occurring. This year's theme highlights the significance of climate change. Everyone can join this environmental movement through simple actions. Some ideas include:

This holiday falls on the same date each year, but why not make every day Earth Day? 
 

 

While many public services in the County (and throughout the State) have been temporarily suspended, it is important to know that Salt Lake County is maintaining essential services and programs while following proper social distancing protocols to protect our employees and residents. To see the list of services that are maintaining operations and what you need to know about their offices and limitations please visit https://slco.org/covid-19/ongoing-services/