COVID-19 Information
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Governor Asa Hutchinson has issued a
mandate that beginning on Monday,
July 20, 2020, every person in
Arkansas must wear a face covering
over the mouth and nose. For
details, please
click here. |
Regarding the mandatory use of facemasks
in Lowell
July 8, 2020
To the Citizens of Lowell,
I’ve had several questions regarding the
mandatory use of facemasks in Lowell over
the last few days. After considerable
thought, I have decided that our city
government is not the proper authority to
mandate the wearing of mask in public. If a
local business requires a mask to be worn
while you frequent their establishment, that
is well within their authority. I would
encourage and support any business that
chooses such a requirement. The CDC
guidelines very clearly state that the
wearing of a facemask prevents the spread of
COVID-19, It is my belief that personal
responsibility and empathy for others would
ultimately make any city ordinance
unnecessary.
Respectfully,
Mayor Chris Moore
A
message from
Mayor Chris
Moore
Announcements
See
details below under
"Detailed Info"
04-17-20 Executive Order
Establishing
Temporary Protocols
For Public Meetings
During Times Of
National Or
Statewide Emergency.
04-04-20 Governor Asa
Hutchinson’s
Proclamation,
(Executive Order),
Regarding The Public
Health Emergency
Concerning COVID-19
For The Purpose Of
Imposing Further
Restrictions To
Prevent The Spread
of COVID-19.
03-31-20
Notice of Park
Amenities Temporary
Closing.
03-19-20
Mayor Moore signs
Declaration Of
Emergency For The
City Of Lowell.
03-17-20 Notice Restricting
Access to City
Facilities.
03-16-20
Mayor Moore’s Letter
to Residents.
Meetings and Public
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Links for more
information on
COVID-19
www.healthy.arkansas.gov
www.cdc.gov
If
you have questions
about COVID19 Visit
Arkansas Department
of Health
www.healthy.arkansas.gov
Detailed Info
Mayor Moore has
signed an
Executive Order
establishing
temporary
protocols for
public meetings.
Until such time
that Governor
Hutchinson deems
that public
meetings are no
longer a threat
to the health,
safety and
welfare of the
general public,
the City of
Lowell will
conduct public
meetings and
hearings through
electronic or
virtual
participation.
This applies to
City Council,
Planning
Commission,
Board of Zoning
Adjustments and
other public
meetings and
hearings. For
more
information,
please see the
attached
Executive Order
No. 1:
www.lowellarkansas.gov/pdf/ExecutiveOrderNo1.pdf
Click
Here to read Governor
Hutchinson’s proclamation
from April 4th.
Attention Small Business Owners,
please find attached an information sheet from the US Chamber of Commerce that clearly addresses the questions and opportunities about the SBA sponsored loans available through the CARES Act. It is easy to use. Business owners who do not need immediate access to the $10,000 advance/grant provided when applying to SBA directly for a “disaster” loan will be able to apply to their local bank for the Payroll Protection Program loan. Those loans are potentially forgivable and the local banks will administer them instead of the SBA.
smallbiz_loan_final_revised.pdf
Notice of Temporary Closing Due To COVID-19:
As of Tuesday, March 31st, all Lowell municipal park amenities will be closed until further notice.
Please Note: Trails will remain open at this time.
Today, March 19, 2020, Mayor Chris
Moore has signed into effect a disaster
declaration of emergency.
This declaration allows the Mayor to
suspend local regulations in resolutions
or ordinance for up to 30 days if such
regulations prevent, hinder or delay
necessary actions to cope with the
emergency. The declaration also can work
to activate local emergency or disaster
plans, if necessary.
This declaration will be in effect
for the 30 days at which time the state
of emergency
will be reevaluated.
The City of Lowell will continue
monitoring the state of COVID-19 and
take the necessary precautions to
help protect the health and safety
of our citizens.
See the
full declaration here
FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FROM THE OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
To all
Lowell Citizens and Businesses,
With consideration for the ongoing
efforts to contain and slow down the
COVID-19 virus, the City of Lowell was
challenged with some hard decisions. The
decision to close all municipal
facilities to public entry was one way
to ensure that we are doing what we can
to prevent the spread of this virus. The
measures taken seem extreme, but the
collective thought is that the best way
to avoid overwhelming our health care
systems, is to minimize contact with
others or “Social Distancing” ourselves.
We are blessed to have so many in our
community willing to help others. Meals
on Wheels, local restaurants, Rogers
Public Schools and the USDA Child
Nutrition Program are helping to feed
the most vulnerable citizens. The City
of Lowell is striving to be part of the
solution, we will continue to do
everything possible to make sure you and
your family have uninterrupted access to
all municipal services. If you, or
someone you know is struggling to get
the basic amenities to survive, I
encourage you to call or send a message
to the City of Lowell. We will do our
best to gather the contact information
for those that might be able to help.
I would like to express our appreciation
and support to our business sector,
those who have voluntarily closed
despite the loss of revenue. Thank you
to our faith community, the prayers for
Lowell’s leaders and citizens are
greatly appreciated. And thank you,
citizens and residents of Lowell, for
your understanding of what a critical
part you play in the success of this
unprecedented national crisis. As we
travel together through this uncharted
territory, cooperation and understanding
is an essential part in making sure our
community stays healthy.
Finally, I would like to share with you
some very inspiring words from one of
our local leaders, Mayor Doug Sprouse:
“Be encouraged. Many generations before
ours have survived much more difficult
times than what we’re facing now. We
live in a blessed city, full of people
who want to help and support others. God
willing, we’ll be through the worst of
whatever this virus brings within a few
weeks. And, as things return to normal,
one positive that will remain will be
the memories of how we prayed for,
supported, and encouraged each other
through a difficult time.”
Thank you and God bless each and every
one of you,
Mayor
Chris Moore
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