Emergency Assistance applications will not be processed until we have received identification and if applicable relevant VISA documentation.
Emergency Assistance applications will not be processed until we have received identification and if applicable relevant VISA documentation.
Resolution 0303092020
WHEREAS, the Governor of Indiana, Eric Holcomb, did declare by Executive Order 20-20 on March 6, 2020 a State of Health Emergency does exist and as affirmed by Indiana State Board of Accounts State Examiner Paul Joyce March 12,2020 and according to the authority of IC 10-14-3-1 et.seq.,
WHEREAS, the Declaration recognizes the presence of and community spread of the contagious and potentially life-threatening Novel Corona Virus.
WHEREAS, this recognition authorizes Indiana Governmental units to take actions designed to lessen the threat of the contagion for their employees and those who utilize the public services offered by that unit. With the intent to maintain operations of our unit of local government as normal or near normal as possible while maintaining the wellbeing of township employees and the public.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, until the State of Health Emergency is ended, the Perry Township Trustee employees will be paid according to the Monroe County Personnel Policy Handbook section 5.15 (Emergency Closing).
THIS AUTHORITY shall remain in force until revoked either by the Township Board or the Declaration by the Governor that the Health Emergency Declaration has expired.
ADOPTED THIS 19th DAY OF MARCH, 2020.
Perry Township Trustee has established the following Health Emergency Assistance Procedures:
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1. Perry Township Trustee Office will be closed to the public
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2. Telephone interviews will be conducted if needed
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3. Applicant requests assessed on a case to case basis
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4. Request for utilities will be referred to utility company for moratorium information
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5. Shelter assistance (evictions) clients will be reassured that the court process has been halted and eviction hearings ceased until further notice
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6. Economy Inn (4805 S Old State Rd 37, Bloomington, IN 47403) is the only motel in our township that will accept our voucher and they are held under motel law therefore eviction can occur without a court proceeding so any application for Economy inn will be accepted.
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7. All applications for cremations will be accepted
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8. Phone messages will be checked twice daily Monday through Friday,
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9. Perry Township Food Pantry will have scheduled pick up times and food will be delivered on an as needed basis.
THIS AUTHORITY shall remain in force until revoked either by the Township Board or the Declaration by the Governor that the Health Emergency Declaration has expired.
Here's the full text of Resolution 0203092020.
ONLINE APPLICATION
https://toms2.tomswebremote.com/cgi-bin/D3CGIServer/form_ta2/53perr/
Upcoming Township Public Board Meeting
The Perry Township Board is meeting on Tuesday, February 16th at 4:15pm via Zoom Meeting. Meeting ID: 859 8734 1392 Passcode: 389377. The public is invited and encouraged to attend
2014-2017 Audit Report Now Available
The following is information regarding the audit that was conducted for the years 2014-2017.
Township Populations in Monroe County
The following graphic shows a breakdown of the 11 different townships in Monroe County, and their populations as a percentage of the whole county population. Perry Township is the largest of these townships, with 36.73% of the total county population.
Indiana Code and Fence Line Disputes
The following are the specific Indiana codes that guide Townships in handling fence line disputes:
Indiana Code Title 32. Property 32-26-9
News
The Indiana Emergency Food Resource Network has published its February newsletter, which includes valuable information on the the 2017 tax reform bill, along with other subjects. The newsletter can be found here: February Newsletter 2018.pdf
Indiana House bill consolidating townships dies without a vote, despite support from House leaders
The Indianapolis Star provides an update to House Bill 1005, which would have resulted in the merging of 300 rural Indiana townships into neighboring townships, here: