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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 COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
Agenda • Update on COVID-19 • Crime Numbers During Pandemic • City Services Report • Fiscal Update • Census 2020 Response • Health and Safety Message • Questions COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
COVID-19 Update 1000 952 cases in City 900 of Syracuse 800 700 54 % of total cases 600 500 in Onondaga 400 County 300 200 Highest case rate in 100 Onondaga County 0 Syracuse Other Towns and Villages COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
Crime Numbers Impacted by PAUSE POLICE PART ONE CRIMES YOY 140 120 119 116 111 110 107 105 104 100 Number of Crimes 96 96 94 94 90 85 83 80 79 77 75 72 71 71 67 64 63 62 60 2019 40 2020 20 0 Date COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
Crime Numbers Impacted by Pandemic SyracusePolice.org COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
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 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 COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
City Services Update Introducing a curbside parking restaurant/retail pilot program Armory Square Hanover Square COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
City Services Update Water restored at Martin Luther King Boulevard and South Salina St – Other utility and infrastructure work continues – Traffic to reopen next week Before After COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
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 Financial Contingency Committee M2 CITY OF SYRACUSE
Census Update Syracuse Self Response Rate 47.7% 54.6 54 52 Percentage of Respondents 50 48 Syracuse 47.7 48 Albany 47.7 Rochester 46 Buffalo 44 NYS 45.6 42 40 4/28/2020 5/5/2020 5/12/2020 5/19/2020 Date COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
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 COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
May is National Bike Month Bicycling is a safe and healthy way to exercise during the pandemic – Gotcha’s Syracuse Sync Bikes are operating and being sanitized (riders should sanitize before and after) – Wear a helmet and bring a mask – Have fun! COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
A Solemn Observance Memorial Day COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
COVID-19 Community Briefing QUESTIONS COVID-19 COMMUNITY BRIEFING CITY OF SYRACUSE
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