News Release
Patty Payne
Director of Communications
City of Lafayette, Indiana
(765) 807-1006 ppayne@lafayette.in.gov

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 24, 2020
City of Lafayette Committed to Providing Service and Leadership
LAFAYETTE, INDIANA – March 24, 2020 – The City of Lafayette is fully committed to serving
the residents and businesses of Lafayette during this time of uncertainty. The State of
Indiana’s Stay at Home order effective March 24, 2020 at 11:59 P.M. will affect us all in some
manner; your full cooperation is necessary to slow the spread of the COVID pandemic.
Thoughtful planning and staff reallocation will allow the City of Lafayette to ensure the
continuation of essential city services. This update is intended to reassure the public of our
commitment to provide leadership, service, and information at all times.
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Mayor Roswarski will be in his office to direct operations and to gather and disseminate
information. The Mayor’s Executive Assistant will be answering phones and email to
help citizens obtain needed information.
Citizens will see no change in police and fire protection. Dispatchers have been
instructed to make additional inquiries on first contact to establish the need for face-toface interaction to best protect the public and our personnel.
Trash and recycling collection routes will continue as scheduled. Residents are asked to
bag and tie all garbage to contain any potential contaminants. Recycling should be
unbagged and placed in bins unless a household is experiencing illness, in which case
recyclables should be bagged and placed in the garbage bin.
Water and sewer customers are asked to conduct business electronically. Disconnects
have been suspended and in-person requirements for new service have been
temporarily altered. The Utility Billing Office is available by phone to assist customers;
multiple payment methods are available.
The Water Department and Lafayette Renew will be reducing and rotating staff in order
to provide essential services, including the support of ongoing private and public
construction projects, designated as vital to the economy.

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The Engineering Department will continue operations; applications and plans can be
submitted via email to permits@lafayette.in.gov. Instructions and forms are available on
the department’s webpage at www.lafayette.in.gov. Staff will be available by phone at
(765) 807-1050 to assist with scheduling if needed; housing inspections are not being
scheduled at this time.
Playgrounds and public restrooms at all Lafayette parks have been closed. Parks
remain open but the public is strongly cautioned to observe 6’ physical distancing.
City Hall and all City-owned buildings are closed to the public.
The Clerk’s office will be staffed to process phone and mail payments and to manage
public meetings that are to be conducted virtually or cancelled.
Parking Enforcement of two- and three-hour spaces downtown will be temporarily
suspended to assist residents who are being asked to stay at home. The public is
reminded to observe posted fire lane restrictions and handicapped spots, which will be
enforced. The City is assigning dedicated carryout spots and signage for restaurants
who request it.

Advanced technology and training will allow many city employees to conduct their work
remotely as we embrace Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order and remain mindful of public
and employee health and safety. Updates and resources are being posted on our social media
channels and at www.lafayette.in.gov/coronavirus. The judicious use of resources and
cooperation of all will ensure that the City of Lafayette is here to support you as you support
each other.

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