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CASSELBERRY CITY COMMISSION Minutes of March 23, 2020 — Regular Meeting Page 11 of 13 14. CITY MANAGER'S REPORT A. Procurement Approvals Information Report for the Period February 1, 2020 through February 29, 2020 • Mr. Newlon advised that the Procurement Approvals Information Report for the month of February 2020 was contained in the Commissioners' agenda packets for review. He noted that the report contained information about minor contracts that were issued under delegated authority of staff during this period. Mr. Newlon reported that following the precedent set by Seminole County who is leading the effort of defending Seminole County from the Coronavirus through its Health Department and Department of Emergency Services, Seminole County and other cities have decided to close their lobbies and offices to the general public, and continue to work remotely. The City will join thein tomorrow and close City Hall to public entrance and the public will be advised to receive services by way of telephone, email and through the City's online services. He stated that the City would be entering a difficult period, but following CDC (Centers for Disease Control), the City would be seeking to send as many employees as possible home to work remotely utilizing laptops that tie into the City's network, and will be issuing City cellphones so employees can receive calls as if they were at City Hall. Tomorrow, an announcement will be made that cancellation of all City events and programs will be extended through the month of April. At this time, City parks will remain open, but signs will be posted encouraging citizens to limit activity and not congregate in groups. The golf course and driving range will remain open, but access to the Clubhouse will be limited and no food service will be available. Golf carts will be issued one per customer, which will limit the number of tee times that can be offered. It is the City's hope that utilizing the golf course facilities will provide some healthy options for citizens who have been forced to stay home due to restrictions put in place to prevent the spread of the virus. • Thanked staff for their patience and courage during a very scary time and expressed appreciation to the City Attorney who has continued to provide support throughout the process of implementing safety measures in the City. • Expressed hope that everyone would continue to strive to do what is necessary to get safely through this difficult time. • Requested that the City Attorney give an update relating to the parks bond referendum. 15. CITY ATTORNEY'S REPORT • City Attorney Reischmann advised that in April the City Commission would be asked to approve an extensive resolution that would essentially approve the full $24 million bond amount. She stated that this would not be actual issuance of the bonds but would put in place what would be needed to move to validation by the Court.