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03-27-20 E-NEWS: 'STAY SAFE STAY HOME' DIRECTIVE ISSUED FOR STATE; HELP IS AVAILABLE; STERLING SCHOLARS; CROSSING GUARDS; OPEN BUSINESSES; TREATS FOR THE FRONTLINE; ENJOY YOUR DOG; TAKEOUT TAKEAWAYS; JOBS View this email in your browser It has never been easier to respond to the census on your own— whether online at 2020census.gov, over the phone, or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker. BE COUNTED!! IT'S EASY - Click here. Announcements UPCOMING PUBLIC NEWS "STAY SAFE, STAY HOME" DIRECTIVE ISSUED BY ---PAGE BREAK--- MEETINGS Next week's Community Council Meetings Cancelled: Canyon Rim Chair Jeff Waters [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] East Mill Creek Chair Nancy Carlson- Gotts; [PHONE REDACTED] [EMAIL REDACTED] GOVERNOR HERBERT MILLCREEK. Late this afternoon, Utah Governor Gary Herbert announced a two-week "Stay Safe - - Stay Home" directive. The directive is effective immediately until April 13th. The broad details are as follows: Refrain from gatherings outside of the home; avoid play groups for kids. Don't visit family or friends unless there is an urgent need. Don’t visit care centers or places where vulnerable people live. Work from home if possible; screen employees who do or need come to work. You can go out for food, healthcare and exercise (and work if it's not possible to work from home) but maintain proper distancing (greater than 6 feet from others). Do not travel for leisure. For now, there is no comprehensive order closing city halls or parks, but the rules of safety and distancing should be observed, and parents are directed to not allow their kids on playground equipment. State parks will be available only to residents of the county where the park is located. Grocery and liquor stores will remain open. As for other businesses, the Governor says, "[The state of Utah isn't] closed for business." He anticipates that employers will take measures to protect their employees, and to encourage those who are sick to stay home. He said, "The private sector is expected to be innovative and figure out ways to survive." The State intends "to slow down the coronoavirus and still let the market function." Local health departments will have flexibility to enact different restrictions should they deem it necessary. The Governor's office will be coming out with some written guidelines, which you should be able to find by clicking here once they're posted. The Governor's announcement can be found on Facebook by clicking here. ---PAGE BREAK--- Help is Available During the COVID-19 Pandemic MILLCREEK. The impact of COVID-19 and the required health and safety actions being taken by public authorities and all of us is having a dramatic impact upon Millcreek, our state and our country. Understandably, all of us are concerned about the short- and long-term damage being done to our economy, individual businesses and personal financial situations. Our staff has been hard at work to find ways to help our citizens and local business during these difficult times. Below are some resources they have found that may help ease the financial burden that has overtaken many of us as a result of the pandemic: BUSINESSES. Millcreek's Economic Development Department has compiled these sources of aid for our local businesses: Facebook Grants. Facebook is offering $100 million dollars in cash grants and ad credits to help small businesses during this crisis.Click here for more information. SBA Loans. In partnership with Utah’s congressional delegation, the state emergency management division and the Utah governor’s office, the Governor's Office of Economic Development has announced that businesses in all 29 Utah counties are eligible to apply for low-interest loans through the Small Business Administration. Terms of the SBA loans are as follows: Yelp. Yelp is offering $25 million dollars worth of services like free access to Yelp upgrades, three months free for Yelp Waitlist and Yelp Reservations, and some free advertising packages. Click here for more info. National Federation of Independent Businesses. The National Federation of Independent Businesses is offering webinars and legal advice to support small businesses during this tough time. Click here for more information. Restaurant Worker's Community Foundation. The Restaurant Worker's Community Foundation is offering ---PAGE BREAK--- 3.75% interest rate for small businesses 2.75% interest rate for nonprofits Loan amounts up to $2 million per entity Repayment terms up to 30 years Businesses are encouraged to apply for Small Business Loans here. Click here for instructions for applying for the loans. There's no requirement for a FEMA number. Businesses can only check the "Economic Injury" section. The Utah disaster number is UT00066. information related to grants, financial programs and other resources for restaurants and restaurant groups affected by COVID-19. This includes immigrant- specific concerns, USBG relief grants and a COVID-19 relief fund sponsored by the organization. Click here for more information. USA TODAY. USA TODAY has created a centralized location for small businesses to list their companies and encourage customers to purchase gift cards for use later. Click here for more information. Local businesses can start the application process for SBA loans, some or all of which may be eligible to be forgiven, by clicking here. Other small business guidance loan resources can be found by clicking here. Underwriting requirements for SBA loans, including the 7a program, will be greatly relaxed to speed up the process. INDIVIDUALS. Individuals will receive assistance from the federal government based upon their 2019 tax returns (or 2018 return if 2019 return has yet to be filed). Payment will either be by direct deposit, if banking info has previously been provided, or by check. Seniors receiving Social Security will receive their payments through the Social Security Administration rather than the IRS. Recovery rebates of up to $1,200 for individuals (phase out beginning at $75,000 annual income) or $2,400 for married couples (phase out beginning at $150,000 annual income), each increased by $500 for every child. Click here for Workforce Services information on unemployment benefits, which are also available to self-employed people who normally are not eligible. Per federal law, unemployment benefits will be enhanced by adding a $600/week across-the-board payment increase through the end of July 2020. For those who need it, Congress has provided an additional 13 weeks of benefits beyond what states typically allow. ---PAGE BREAK--- Click here for food assistance, help paying bills, and other free or reduced cost programs for people affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for the latest information from the state of Utah. MILLCREEK CITY HALL. Here at City Hall, we are continuing to stay abreast of county, state and federal efforts to contain the pandemic and treat those who have been infected, as well as to contribute to economic solutions for our residents and businesses. We remain open for business, to ensure our municipal role as a provider of critical services continues uninterrupted, while we allow many of our staff to work from home. Our on-line service portals are active and allow our residents to conduct much of their business with the city remotely. You can interact with us on the phone (801) 214-2700 or in-person by appointment. We will continue to advocate for you and to keep you updated about our progress and that of our other governmental partners. In the meantime, please be smart, follow the social- distancing guidelines rigorously and stay well. ---PAGE BREAK--- Sterling Scholar winner Cindy Phan, General Scholarship ---PAGE BREAK--- Zoe Schramm, Olympus High, Sterling Scholar in Instrumental Music Sreemanti Dey, Sterling Scholar in Science Millcreek's Sterling Scholar Winners MILLCREEK. Skyline High School's Cindy Phan was selected as the General Scholarship winner of the 58th annual Sterling Scholar Program. Click here to read her story in the Deseret News. Congratulations to you, Cindy! Congratulations also go to Olympus High's Zoe Schramm, who was selected as the Sterling Scholar winner in Instrumental Music, and Skyline High's Sreemanti Dey, the Sterling Scholar winner in Science. We're proud of you Cindy, Zoe, and Sreemanti. Thank you for giving us something to focus on other than what's keeping us all in our houses right now. CROSSING GUARDS ARE STILL OUT THERE TAKING CARE OF OUR KIDS! MILLCREEK. Even with the schools being closed, the crossing guards are on duty helping our kids safely collect homework or pick up the breakfasts and lunches being ---PAGE BREAK--- provided at the schools. All social distancing guidelines are being followed. If you see a school crossing light flashing, it is on for a reason and must be obeyed. These are manually activated, not on automatic timers and it means there are kids in the area. Observe the posted school zone speed limit, watch out for kids and crossing guards. Our crossing guards are the best, don't stop and ask why they are out there with school closed but please give them a wave to show your appreciation. ---PAGE BREAK--- MILLCREEK BUSINESS OWNERS TEAM UP TO PROVIDE TREATS FOR THE FRONTLINE MILLCREEK. With all the stress and negativity in the news, it's nice to hear stories of kindness and giving during this difficult time. Matt Jackson, of Millcreek's Elevation Chiropractic Center, who is also the chair of the Millcreek Business Council's Networking Committee, posted the following on Facebook: ---PAGE BREAK--- ATTENTION DOCTORS, NURSES, AND GROCERY STORE WORKERS: I met with my buddy Taylor at Curbside Carwash and we came up with an idea to open a tab for all of you to go get a drink and a treat on us. Then when we met with Ethan at Thirst Drinks, he loved this idea and instantly matched our donations. We currently have a $400 tab running for anyone that falls into this category to come get a free drink and cookie/treat of any kind. We love you and appreciate your service, enjoy a much deserved treat on us. Eligible folks can pick up their treat at Thirst Happy Drinks & Treats at 38 East 1300 South. (Note that Thirst will open a new location in Millcreek in a couple of months in the old Shivers restaurant). We are told the tab is up to almost $700 at this point, so you doctors, nurses, and grocery store workers, get in there for your treat! We are grateful to Matt, Thirst, and Curbside Carwash for their generosity towards the hardworking men and women that are keeping our community going during the COVID-19 pandemic. And to all the people on the front lines of the pandemic, THANK YOU for all you do! ---PAGE BREAK--- Get Outside, Enjoy the Spring Season With Your Dog the Right Way On A Leash MILLCREEK. Temperatures are slowly warming up, the trees and flowers are starting to bloom, and you want to take your dog for a walk outside. Don't let COVID-19 discourage you. Our friends at Salt Lake County Animal Services strongly believe you should take your dog for a walk, every day if possible. BUT DOGS MUST BE ON LEASH unless you are in a designated off-leash park. It’s socially responsible, and its the law. Remember during this contagion to keep social distancing in mind. If you are petting someone else’s dog on the head, you are probably getting too close to their human companion. The CDC tells us that dogs do not catch COVID but the virus can be present on their fur. Both you and your dog should say “hi” from a distance. Along with remembering to pick up your dog's deposits, be ---PAGE BREAK--- sure to wash your hands when you get home. Check out AdoptUtahPets.org for information about what's happening in Salt Lake County with regard to animal services. Millcreek has adopted Salt Lake County's ordinances about animals, and you can click here to see the various laws. You can report off-leash dog or other issues at [PHONE REDACTED]. ---PAGE BREAK--- Golden Customer Care has several openings. Click here to view a list of companies that are hiring thousands of new employees during the COVID-19 pandemic Meetings with the Mayor Fridays from 2-4pm have been set aside for citizens to meet with Mayor Silvestrini (by telephone, for now). Please call 801-214- 2700 to schedule a slot. During the COVID-19 emergency, Mayor Silvestrini will conduct these meetings electronically, so be sure to leave your number. VISIT us at Click here to subscribe to this weekly newsletter MILLCREEK REMAINS OPEN FOR BUSINESS In light of COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Millcreek invites you to make use of the following tools designed to serve the public and reduce public interaction: Consider doing your business by phone – call 801-214- 2700. Most Millcreek staff are working from home and there is a good chance that the person you would like to talk to is not in the office. We can get you in touch with the proper person or arrange for an appointment. Refer to the city website at millcreek.us for answers to your questions, or for sending notice about issues. ---PAGE BREAK--- Much of your business with the city can be done online, such as applying for business licenses and building permits. Please use our streaming feature to virtually attend public meetings, and our comment facility to make public comment remotely. If entering City Hall, please be sure to sanitize your hands and minimize your contact with city employees. And please understand that we reserve the right to ask anyone to leave City Hall. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING. Copyright © 2020 Millcreek, All rights reserved. Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list