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COVID-19 Community Briefing

City of Syracuse

May 22, 2020

Introductions

• Hon. Ben Walsh, Mayor

Sharon Owens, Deputy Mayor Kenton Buckner, Chief of Police

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• Update on COVID-19
• Crime Numbers During Pandemic
• City Services Report
• Fiscal Update
• Census 2020 Response
• Health and Safety Message
• Questions

Agenda

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100 200 300 400 500 600 700 800 900 1000

952 cases in City

• f Syracuse

54 % of total cases in Onondaga County Highest case rate in Onondaga County

COVID-19 Update

Crime Numbers Impacted by PAUSE

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71 72 75 83 110 96 107 104 111 119 116 105 96 94 94 67 71 79 77 90 63 85 64 62 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

Number of Crimes Date

POLICE PART ONE CRIMES YOY

2019 2020

Crime Numbers Impacted by Pandemic

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SyracusePolice.org

Dirt Bike/ATV Enforcement

Dirt bikes and ATV’s are serious public safety and quality of life problems in our neighborhoods Proactive details started on May 7

– 7 number of details conducted – 24 stops involving ATVs/bikes – 21 bikes/ATVs have been seized – 40 traffic tickets issued

City Services Update

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In response to pandemic, hundreds of intersections enabled for no-touch crossings

– 90% of signals reprogramed – Temporary signage being posted – Accessibility features for wayfinding still function – Best practice from other U.S. cities

City Services Update

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Introducing a curbside parking restaurant/retail pilot program

Armory Square Hanover Square

City Services Update

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Water restored at Martin Luther King Boulevard and South Salina St

– Other utility and infrastructure work continues – Traffic to reopen next week

Before After

Financial Contingency Planning

• Targeting $25M in savings across the City

– Increased Efficiency: same services using fewer employees and resources. – Reduced Capacity: same services but decreased quantity, quality or frequency. – Eliminated Services: prioritized services and functions to ensure safety and well-being.

• Financial Contingency Committee is considering plans

CITY OF SYRACUSE Financial Contingency Committee M2

Census Update

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47.7 48 45.6 47.7 54.6 40 42 44 46 48 50 52 54 4/28/2020 5/5/2020 5/12/2020 5/19/2020

Percentage of Respondents Date

Syracuse Self Response Rate 47.7%

Syracuse Albany Rochester Buffalo NYS

Health and Safety Message

Be safe in all you do this holiday weekend

– State has authorized church gatherings of ten or less people with safety precautions – Other public gatherings still prohibited – Any use of Parks outdoor space must comply with social distancing and face coverings – Parks facilities and equipment still closed – Testing is available

• Today until 5 p.m. at Dr. Weeks Elementary
• Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Syracuse Community Health Center

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May is National Bike Month

Bicycling is a safe and healthy way to exercise during the pandemic

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– Gotcha’s Syracuse Sync Bikes are

• perating and being sanitized (riders

should sanitize before and after) – Wear a helmet and bring a mask – Have fun!

A Solemn Observance

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Memorial Day

QUESTIONS

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