City COVID-19 Response Update
City of Cedarburg COVID-19 Update
On March 17, 2020 at 6:00pm the City of Cedarburg will hold a special Common Council meeting to issue a proclamation via Resolution to Declare a State of Emergency in the City. This will facilitate and expedite the use of resources to protect residents from the impacts of the spread of COVID-19 while ensuring continuity of critical operation within the City of Cedarburg. It also enables to City to become eligible for the recovery of certain costs that may be incurred in response to this emergency.
Starting March 17th, City of Cedarburg operations will be as follows:
City Hall
City Hall remains open with regular business hours but we discourage in-person visits. If you require a face-to-face meeting please plan to schedule them ahead of time.
Public Library, Senior Center, & Recreation Programs
The Cedarburg Public Library and Senior Center are closed until at least March 30th and all recreation programs have been cancelled until at least March 29th. The senior van will only run on a limited, urgent need basis. For other potential future cancellations please follow us on facebook or check our City Website www.ci.cedarburg.wi.us. If you have questions regarding specific facilities or programs please contact those departments.
Building/Fire Inspections
As of March 19, 2020, the building inspection department will initiate new procedures. HVAC, plumbing, electrical and building permits can be obtained online at https://www.ci.cedarburg.wi.us and only new construction and life safety inspections will be scheduled. Please contact our Building Inspection Department at (262) 375-7609 with questions. Payments for the permit can be mailed in or can be made using the secure drop box on the south side of the City Hall.
Assessor Office
As of March 19, 2020 this department is no longer accessible to the general public for walk-in activities. At this time we will only be conducting exterier inspections as needed. For assistance, we ask that you contact the City Assessor by phone (262) 375-7608, or by email at www.ci.cedarburg.wi.us/assessor. If needed a secure drop box is available on the south side of the City Hall building or mail to: City of Cedarburg Assessor's Office, PO Box 49, Cedarburg, WI 53012
Absentee Voting
We are encouraging absentee voting which can be done by requesting a ballot through https://myvote.wi.gove/en-us/ and filling out the information. You must register by March 18th to be able to absentee vote. Additional information is available on the City website.
City Meetings
The City will continue to hold meetings with limited agendas to keep attendance low. Some meetings may be cancelled based on not having any agenda items.
Police and Fire Departments
The Cedarburg Police and Fire Departments have implemented policies to protect their employees, volunteers, and residents from potential exposure to the virus while continuing to maintain all of their services.
The City of Cedarburg is committed to doing everything we can to ensure the health and well-being of our employees and residents. We want to keep you informed about Cedarburg’s response to the coronavirus (COVID-19). We are following the recommendations of the CDC, including frequent sanitation of common areas in all City of Cedarburg buildings and asking residents to practice social distancing and call or email rather than visit our offices in person. These practices are designed to help keep our staff, partners, and community safe. For resources on COVID-19, please see the Washington and Ozaukee county health department webpage: http://www.washozwi.gov/.
We will continue to put significant time and effort into helping protect our residents and staff to ensure the health and safety of all. As we monitor the fast-paced changes of this unprecedented situation, we will continue to provide updates and communication on our webpage. Any questions or concerns can be directed to Mikko Hilvo via phone: (262) 375-7917 or via email: mhilvo@ci.cedarburg.wi.us.