HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-303-05/04/2020Prepared Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, City of Waterloo, 715 Mulberry Street, Waterloo, IA 50703,
(319) 291-4323.
RESOLUTION NO. 2020-303
RESOLUTION ISSUING A MORATORIUM ON COLLECTING
FEES FROM BUSINESSES ORDERED TO CLOSE BY THE
GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF IOWA DUE TO THE COVID-
19 PANDEMIC.
WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Iowa urged numerous businesses to close in
order to slow the spread of COVID-19, which has had a serious financial impact on the local
economy; and
WHEREAS, the City of Waterloo routinely collects fees from businesses for various
types of permits and inspections; and
WHERAS, it is the desire of this City Council to reduce financial burden facing
businesses in Waterloo.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
WATERLOO, IOWA, as follows:
1. That the City of Waterloo continues to issue permits, conduct inspections, or engage in
any other activity that generates a fee.
2. That effective May 5, 2020, a moratorium is hereby enacted on collecting any fees
from businesses that were urged by the Governor to close due to the COVID-19 pandemic until
thirty (30) days after the business has been allowed by the Governor to reopen.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of May 2020.
Quentin Hart, Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
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