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BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MEETING April 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. https://www.bentoncountyiowa.org/departments/administration-business-finance/board-of-supervisors/If you follow the link, go to the YouTube channel link where you can set a reminder to watch tomorrow morning!** Agenda is not printed in any particular order, only time specific items will be addressed at certain times1.

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a huge impact on our daily lives, our families and Iowa businesses. The State of Iowa and various agencies are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of Iowans during these times. Below are some of the newest resources available to Iowa businesses.The CARES Act establishes a new $349 billion Paycheck Protection Program.

Sunday The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 83 additional positive cases for a total of 868 positive cases. There have been an additional 519 negative tests for a total of 9,973 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs. An additional 8 deaths were reported to IDPH.  More than 10% of all positive cases in Iowa are occurring among long term care staff and residents.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 87 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 786 positive cases. An additional three deaths were also reported: an older adult (61-80 years) from Linn County, a middle-aged adult (41-60 years) from Henry County, and an older adult (61-80 years) from Polk County.

U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-IA) is encouraging Iowans – including small businesses – with questions and concerns related to COVID-19 to continue reaching out to her office. In addition, Ernst has created a series of COVID-19 resource pages on her website, which includes information for Iowa’s families and individuals, seniors, and small businesses to navigate the impact of COVID-19.

The Iowa Department of Public Health (IDPH) has been notified of 85 additional positive cases of Iowans with COVID-19, for a total of 699 positive cases. There have been a total of 8,764 negative tests to date, which includes testing reported by the State Hygienic Lab and other labs.  According to IDPH, the locations and age ranges of the 85 individuals include:Allamakee County, 1 adult (18-40 years)Clayton County, 1 adult (18-40 years)Clinton County, 4 middle age adults (41-60 years), 1 older adult (61-80 years)Crawford County, 1 middle age adult (41-60), 2 older adults (61-80 years)Dallas County, 2 older adults (61-80 years)Dubuque County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)Fayette County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)Henry County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)Jackson County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)Jasper County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)Jefferson County, 1 adult (18-40 years)Johnson County, 1 adult (18-40 years), 2 middle-age adults (41-60 years)Linn County, 1 adult (18-40 years), 2 middle-age adults (41-60 years), 5 older adults (61-80 years), 6 elderly adults (81+)Louisa County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)Lyon County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)Marshall County, 1 adult (18-40 years)Monona County, 1 elderly (81+)Muscatine County, 1 adult (18-40 years), 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years), 1 older adult (61-80 years)O’Brien County, 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)Plymouth County, 1 adult (18-40 years)Polk County, 6 adults (18-40 years), 6 middle-age adults (41-60 years), 1 older adult (61-80 years)Pottawattamie County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)Scott County, 4 middle-age adults (41-60 years), 2 older adults (61-80 years)Shelby County, 1 older adult (61-80 years), 1 elderly adult (81+)Sioux County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)Story County, 1 adult (18-40 years)Tama County, 3 adults (18-40 years), 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years), 1 older adult (61-80 years)Van Buren County, 1 adult (18-40 years), 1 older adult (61-80 years)Warren County, 1 adult (18-40 years), 1 middle-age adult (41-60 years)Washington County, 2 adults (18-40 years), 3 middle-age adults (41-60 years), 2 older adults (61-80 years)Woodbury County, 1 older adult (61-80 years)A status report of monitoring and testing of COVID19 in Iowa is provided by IDPH and can be found here.

I need to withdraw money from my retirement account to cover expenses related to the health emergency. Am I eligible? Generally, if the account is in an eligible retirement plan, the plan may permit you to take a coronavirus-related distribution if: ·      You, your spouse, or dependent has been diagnosed with the coronavirus (i.

Today, Gov. Reynolds signed a new proclamation continuing the State Public Health Emergency Declaration. The proclamation orders the closure of schools until April 30th, waiving time requirements as long as school districts put in place a continuous learning plan. The proclamation also extends closures and limits placed on bars and restaurants, previously identified retail stores, prohibits social gatherings of more than ten people, and continues to ban nonessential and elective surgeries until April 30th.

TELEHEALTH SERVICESSECTION THIRTY-ONE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code § 29C.6(6) and Iowa Code § 135.144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to suspend the regulatory provision of Iowa Code chapters § 514C.34 to the extent that it excludes from the definition of telehealth the provision of services through audio-only telephone transmission, and I direct the Insurance Commissioner to use all available means, including the authority of Iowa Code §§ 505.

SUSPENSION OF FORECLOSURESSECTION FIFTY-FIVE.  Pursuant to Iowa Code §§ 29C.6(6) and 135.144(3), and in conjunction with the Iowa Department of Public Health, I continue to temporarily suspend the regulatory provisions of Iowa Code chapters 646, 654, 655A, and 656 allowing for the commencement of foreclosure proceedings, or the prosecution of ongoing foreclosure proceedings, on residential, commercial, and agricultural real property located in the state of Iowa.