The following update from the City of Frankfort is in regard to the changes being implemented by the various City departments.
Below is the press release issued on Monday, March 16, 2020, at 4:25 p.m.
City of Frankfort departments remain open as Mayor Sheets, and City Department Heads continue to work with Clinton County Health Department to keep city operations running smoothly, plan for contingencies, and keep residents informed.
Scheduled meetings, including Board of Zoning Appeals, Board of Works, and City Council, will continue to occur as planned. Sheets recommends only essential personnel, officeholders, and media should attend these meetings. Anyone who does not have business to conduct at city meetings is encouraged to refrain from attending.
Mayor Sheets adds, “We want to respond to this evolving situation with caution while maintaining all city functions necessary for the public health and safety; this includes police, fire, emergency medical, and utilities.”
“Each of our departments has a plan in place to provide a safe working environment for city employees and to reduce the risk to our residents by limiting non-essential interactions.”
The City of Frankfort will be suspending the following services through the end of March:
• Frankfort Fire Department will postpone regular, annual fire inspections until April. Please contact the Frankfort Fire Department at (765) 654-4329 with any questions.
• Frankfort Street Department will suspend bulk-item collection and drop-off until April. Please contact the Street Department at (765) 659-2912 with any questions.
• Frankfort Parks Department has closed all public restrooms until April. If you have any questions regarding park operations, please call (765) 659-3422
• Frankfort Building Services Department will suspend interior home inspections until April. Please contact Building Services at (765) 654-5278 with any questions.
The City of Frankfort will continue to monitor the situation while providing employees and the public with information, updates, and changes as they become available.
