In response to the state's recommendations to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus and out of concern for the health of our community members, visitors, commissioners, and staff, the Tri-County Regional Planning Commission has implemented the following:
Closure of Tri-County's office and suspension of all nonessential (not legally required) face-to-face meetings hosted at the Tri-County office, effective March 16, 2020 through April 29, 2022. Exceptions may be made for limited appointments. Any required meetings or appointments will be set up allowing for social distancing. Public meeting cancellations, rescheduling, or teleconference options will be decided on a case-by-case basis and updated accordingly on our website at mitcrpc.org/meetings.
Suspension of all nonessential, work-related travel of staff.
Telework and working from home options for all staff, particularly for individuals at risk of severe illness and the medically vulnerable. Individuals are advised to use email as the primary contact method for staff and are recommended to confirm the status of meetings prior to traveling to the Tri-County office.
Staff exhibiting any reported symptoms of COVID-19 (fever, cough, shortness of breath) are expected to stay home or will be sent home.
Increased sanitation efforts, including masks while indoors, availability of additional hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes throughout the office, and extra care taken in disinfecting doorknobs and push bars, light switches, phone receivers, and other surfaces.
Questions regarding day-to-day activities, program operations, or meeting statuses may be referred to the appropriate staff contact via email, found at mitcrpc.org/staff.
As this is a rapidly changing situation, we will continue to monitor the situation closely and provide updates as necessary. For information regarding COVID-19 and additional prevention measures, please review the following resources:
Updated on February 23, 2022: We have extended our physical office closure through April 29, 2022 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through March 31.
Updated on February 14, 2022: We have extended our physical office closure through March 31, 2022 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through February 13.
Updated on January 3, 2022: We have extended our physical office closure through February 13, 2022 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through January 2.
Updated on October 1, 2021: We have extended our physical office closure through October 29, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through October 1.
Updated on September 7, 2021: We have extended our physical office closure through October 1, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through September 7.
Updated on August 2, 2021: We have extended our physical office closure through September 7, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through July 31.
Updated on July 1, 2021: We have extended our physical office closure through July 31, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through June 30.
Updated on May 31, 2021: In compliance with the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration COVID-19 Emergency Rules and the amended Open Meetings Act, we have extended our physical office closure through June 30, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through May 31st.
Updated on April 30, 2021: In compliance with the Michigan Occupational Safety & Health Administration COVID-19 Emergency Rules and the amended Open Meetings Act, we have extended our physical office closure through May 31, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through April 30th.
Updated on March 30, 2021: In compliance with the Ingham County Emergency Order and the amended Open Meetings Act, we have extended our physical office closure through April 30, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through March 31st.
Updated on March 2, 2021: Our office will continue to operate remotely in accordance with the latest Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order, effective March 5th through April 19th.
Updated on January 29, 2021: In compliance with the latest Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order effective February 1st rescinding the previous order, we have extended our physical office closure through March 31, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through January 29th.
Updated on January 14, 2021: Our office will continue to operate remotely in accordance with the latest Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order, effective January 16th through 31st.
Updated on December 21, 2020: In compliance with the latest Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order, updated on December 21st to rescind the previous emergency order, we have extended our physical office closure through January 29, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through January 1st.
Updated on November 18, 2020: Our office will continue to operate remotely in accordance with the latest Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order, updated on November 15th to rescind the previous emergency order issued on October 30th.
Updated on October 30, 2020: In compliance with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Emergency Order and the amended Open Meetings Act, we have extended our physical office closure through January 1, 2021 and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through October 30th.
Updated on October 19, 2020: Due to the recent Michigan Supreme Court decision, Governor Whitmer’s executive orders are void and electronic public meetings will now be conducted in compliance with the amended Open Meetings Act (PA 228 of 2020), as signed into law on October 16, 2020. Notices of any public meetings that will be held electronically by phone or video conferencing will continue to be available on our website and will contain necessary information for the public to fully participate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meeting agendas and information can be viewed at mitcrpc.org/meetingmaterials.
Updated on October 1, 2020: In accordance with Executive Order 2020-186 that provides for continued remote meetings of public bodies under Executive Order No. 2020-154, we have extended our physical office closure through October 30th and updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through October 2nd.
Updated on September 4, 2020: In accordance with Executive Order 2020-177 extending the state of emergency declaration that provides for continued remote meetings of public bodies under Executive Order No. 2020-154, we have extended our physical office closure through October 2nd and updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through September 4th.
Updated on July 29, 2020: To ensure the continued health and safety of our members, visitors, commissioners, and staff, we have extended our physical office closure through September 4th in accordance with the phased requirements of the MI Safe Start plan and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through July 31, 2020.
Updated on July 17, 2020: In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2020-154 (previously Executive Order No. 2020-129, Executive Order No. 2020-75, Executive Order No. 2020-48, and originally Executive Order No. 2020-15 issued on March 19, 2020), notices of any public meetings that will be held electronically by phone or video conferencing will continue to be available on our website and will contain necessary information for the public to fully participate. We will continue to postpone meetings where possible when nonessential business can be conducted at a later date. Meeting agendas and information can be viewed at mitcrpc.org/meetingmaterials and notices will continue to comply with the Open Meetings Act.
Updated on July 6, 2020: To ensure the continued health and safety of our members, visitors, commissioners, and staff, we have extended our physical office closure through July 31st in accordance with the phased requirements of the MI Safe Start plan and have updated our announcement accordingly. The office was previously closed through July 2, 2020.
Updated on May 29, 2020: In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2020-100, and to ensure the continued health and safety of our members, visitors, commissioners, and staff, we have extended our office closure through July 2nd and updated our announcement accordingly.
Updated on May 4, 2020: To ensure the continued health and safety of our members, visitors, commissioners, and staff, we have extended our office closure through the month of May and updated our announcement accordingly.
Updated on April 9, 2020: In compliance with Governor Whitmer’s Executive Order No. 2020-21, we have extended our office closure through May 1, 2020 and updated our announcement accordingly. The office was originally closed through April 10, 2020.
