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PRESS RELEASE - COVID-19 UPDATE

Village of Palm Springs

Friday, March 13, 2020

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The Village of Palm Springs is coordinating with all of our community partners while closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation for our area. Village staff is continuously assessing and adapting emergency plans for COVID-19 and is implementing mitigation strategies to slow the transmission of the disease, in particular to protect individuals who have an increased risk for severe illness, including the elderly and those with underlying health conditions, as well as the healthcare of critical infrastructure workforces.

In an abundance of caution, effective immediately all special events, performances, programs, classes, athletics, clinics, rentals, camps and non-required/essential meetings have been postponed or canceled through Sunday, March 29 ^th , 2020.

Additionally, the Village Library will be limited to providing only book and video checkout (computer service and all video/technology services will be suspended during this time period). Patrons are encouraged to utilize the E-book opportunities that are available within the Library’s page on the Village’s website – www.vpsfl.org .

The Public Service Department – Utilities is requesting all customers to utilize our on-line payment system (visit www.vpsfl.org ) and/or the drop-box (located on the west side of Village Hall) for all utility payments during this time period. The Village will not be assessing any late fees during this time period.

All solid waste, recycling, vegetation and bulk pick-up is planned to continue on its normal schedule during this time period.

The Police Department will be implementing Enhanced 911 protocols to screen our dispatched calls and will also temporarily suspend citizen fingerprinting and child safety seat installation at the Police Department until after Sunday, March 29 ^th , 2020.

The Village intends to maintain regular working schedules during this time period and Village staff will be available to communicate and assist with the public. All Village residents, businesses and customers are encouraged to communicate with Village staff either by E-mail and/or telephone (561.965.4010). Village contact information may be found on the Village’s website – www.vpsfl.org .

*The Village will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation and we will evaluate all of our future public events and meetings as more information is presented. Thus, this timetable may be amended/updated and additional events/programs/meetings may be postponed or canceled.*

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The Village of Palm Springs reminds everyone that the Florida Department of Health has established a dedicated COVID-19 (coronavirus) call center at 1.866.779.6121 that is available 24 hours a day seven days a week, as well as a dedicated E-mail address at COVID-19@flhealth.gov , which the public can use for questions or clarifications on issues related to the coronavirus.

For additional information regarding coronavirus, please visit: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus or www.floridahealth.gov .

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Any questions regarding Parks and Recreation Services, Events, Activities or Programs, please contact our Parks and Recreation Department at 561.964.8820.

Should you have any questions regarding your garbage, water and/or sewer service, please contact our Public Service Department at 561.965.5770 or for utility related emergencies please call 561.635.4535.

For all building and permitting related questions and/or information, please contact the Planning, Zoning & Building Department at 561.965.4016.

For all Police Emergencies call 911. For all other non-Emergencies and/or police inquiries, please contact our Police Department at 561.968.8243.

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Contact: Ashley Saingilus, Senior Administrative Manager

Department: Village Manager’s Office

Telephone: 561.434.5081

E-mail: asaingilus@vpsfl.org

Date: Friday, March 13, 2020

Make Your Voice Heard!

Tuesday, March 17, 2020 • 7am to 7pm

Proposed Charter Amendment

The Village of Palm Springs wants to ensure residents are provided clarity on the proposed Charter Amendment that will be decided on Tuesday, March 17, 2020.

· Currently the Village Council would decide on whether the Police department remains local or if it is outsourced, should the question be considered in the future

· The proposed Charter Amendment is asking if Village residents/voters would like to be a part of the decision with Council by voting on whether our police department stays local or if it is outsourced

· The question is NOT asking whether you would like to have the local police department outsourced at this time.

· It is simply asking if you would like to vote if the question ever was considered in the future .

Frequently Asked Questions:

1. What happens if the charter amendment is not approved by Village voters?

At any time, a simple majority (three members) of the Village Council could vote to abolish the Village Police Department and get law enforcement services from someone else.

2. What will happen if the charter amendment is approved by Village voters?

Before the Village Police Department could be abolished the following two (2) things must take place:

At least four members of the Village Council would have to agree to have a referendum on abolishing the Police Department.

A majority of Village voters voting in the referendum would have to approve abolishing the Police Department.

3. Who are considered electorates?

Electorates are the registered voters. You may confirm your status as a registered voter by contacting the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.

Cast Your Vote Today

Early Voting Sites Open 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Through Sunday, March 15th

Early Voting allows you the opportunity to cast your vote when and where it is convenient for you. The Early Voting locations selected in Palm Beach County are chosen with you, the voter, in mind, while remaining in compliance with Florida law.

As long as you're an eligible registered voter in Palm Beach County, you can vote in any Early Voting site the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections has open.

For locations, maps, addresses, and wait times, please visit the Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections.

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