PRESS RELEASE - CITY REOPENING SOME FACILITIES EFFECTIVE MAY 1 AND MAY 4, 2020

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 30, 2020

CITY REOPENING SOME FACILITIES EFFECTIVE MAY 1 AND MAY 4, 2020

Spanish Fork, UT — In response to Governor Herbert’s Executive Order, which moved the Utah COVID-19 Public Health Risk Status from Red (High Risk) to Orange (Moderate Risk), Spanish Fork City is making the following changes to City facilities, effective May 1 and May 4 respectively:

Facility	Status	Details	Effective Date
Pickleball & Tennis Courts	Open	Social distancing requirements as directed	Friday, May 1, 2020
Skate Park	Open	Social distancing requirements as directed	Friday, May 1, 2020
City Buildings (e.g., City Offices, Public Safety Building, Parks & Recreation Office)	Open	Social distancing requirements as directed	Monday, May 4, 2020
The Oaks Golf Course	Open	Driving range, practice green, and clubhouse will reopen No cart restrictions Cafe’ open (pick-up orders only; no dine-in)	Monday, May 4, 2020
Library	Open (with modified access and hours)	Modified hours: Monday-Friday, 2-4 p.m. Children’s area (basement) closed to the public Access limited to 2 people per family Limit to 30 patrons in the building Indoor programs still cancelled Patrons will be required to use hand sanitizer upon entering the building. Gloves available upon request. Social distancing requirements as directed No computers for public use	Monday, May 4, 2020

The Gun Club, which reopened to the public on Tuesday, April 28, will continue to operate with existing restrictions, which are listed at spanishfork.org/covid19.

In preparation for reopening facilities, we have implemented measures to help protect our staff and the public, including:

Installing hand sanitizer dispensers throughout city buildings;
Regular cleaning of high-touch areas in city buildings;
Installing protective equipment, including plexiglass barriers, in areas with frequent staff and public interactions; and
Making face coverings available to staff who have frequent interactions with the public.

We ask residents to follow social-distancing and hygiene practices, especially when coming to a public facility:

Stay home if you feel sick
Maintain 6-feet distance between individuals
Clean hands often (with soap and water or hand sanitizer)
Cover coughs and sneezes
Wear a face covering
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

We are committed to keeping facilities open as long as patrons follow hygiene and social-distancing requirements. More information and updates regarding our response to COVID-19 is available at spanishfork.org/covid19.

Facility Closures

Some facilities will remain closed until further notice. These include the Senior Center, playgrounds, campgrounds, and RV parks. Furthermore, facility and pavilion rentals are still postponed until further notice.

Recreation Programming

Recreation programs are routinely evaluated. Future updates will be posted at spanishfork.org/covid19. A list of other events and their status is available at spanishfork.org/calendar.

Other Sources

For more information regarding COVID-19, we recommend residents refer to reliable sources, including the following:

State of Utah Coronavirus Taskforce: coronavirus.utah.gov
Centers for Disease Control (CDC): coronavirus.gov
Utah County Health Department: health.utahcounty.gov

ABOUT SPANISH FORK CITY

Located in southern Utah County, Spanish Fork is the fourth largest city in the county, with over 40,000 residents. Spanish Fork strives to maintain a high quality of life for working, recreating, and living, all while preserving the community’s small-town heritage, making Spanish Fork City the home of pride and progress.

MEDIA CONTACT

Scott Aylett
Public Information Officer
801.804.4587
saylett@spanishfork.org