FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Daphne Hooper, City Manager
Telephone: 775-784-9864
Email: dhooper@cityoffernley.org
Website: www.cityoffernley.org
May 28, 2020
CITY HALL TO OPEN TO PUBLIC ON A LIMITED BASIS BEGINNING JUNE 2ND
Fernley, NV, May 28, 2020 – The City of Fernley will open City Hall to the public on a limited basis beginning Tuesday, June 2nd. The City has been closely monitoring Governor Sisolak’s direction and following the state-directed roadmap to recovery. Beginning on June 2nd the main entrance to City Hall will be open for public entry, however, the Municipal Court entrance will remain closed. Masks are required for all individuals entering City Hall. The City has implemented several social-distancing measures including sneeze-guards along the front counter, and other reminders to keep six feet of distance between individuals. The City is frequently sanitizing high-contact areas (counters, doorknobs, payment drop box, etc.), public restrooms in City Hall will remain closed.
The City would like to encourage our customers to continue to implement social distancing when possible, and customers are strongly encouraged to utilize electronic and telephonic forms of communication for City business. All staff and departments are available via e-mail or phone which are listed on the City’s website at www.cityoffernley.org. Utility payments can be made online as well as in the drop box located in the parking lot of City Hall.
In order to comply with the Governor’s Phase 2 guidelines of limiting gatherings to 50 people or less, City Council meetings will continue to be closed to the public. However, the meetings are live-streamed on the City’s webpage and the public can continue to participate in public comment by emailing cityclerk@cityoffernley.org.
City parks are open for use; however, users must comply with the Governor’s directive of 50 people or less when gathering. The public restrooms at parks will remain closed at this time. For questions regarding parks and park reservations, please contact the Public Works Department at 775-784-9910 or e-mail rendel@cityoffernley.org.
Fernley Municipal Court will continue to operate via a virtual court system. All court cases are currently being heard virtually, with all interactions taking place by video or telephone in order to eliminate person-to-person contact in court proceedings. For more information regarding virtual court operations or to obtain information regarding an upcoming hearing, please contact the Fernley Municipal Court at (775) 784-9870 or FMC@cityoffernley.org.
The City will continue to actively monitor the situation and follow the Governor of Nevada’s direction. Please stay tuned for additional updates by following our Facebook page and/or the City’s webpage. For additional information or questions, please contact the City Manager’s Office at (775) 784-9858.
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