The Town of Cicero and Cicero Parks Department has announced that while the parks are open during this time, the Cicero Sports Complex (baseball and softball fields), all basketball courts, and all playgrounds in Community Park and Red Bridge Park are closed to the public until May 1. This date is subject to change with the COVID-19 emergency.
The trails are still open to walk and the parks are still available to enjoy, but residents are asked to follow CDC guidelines to allow six feet of separation.
The Town of Cicero activated new health and safety measures to keep town employees and the community safe by restricting public access to all town owned buildings and suspending all Town of Cicero Parks Department Programs.
“Public health and safety are our top priorities and measures must be taken to help curb the spread of COVID-19 in our community and beyond,” said Cicero Town Council President Dan Strong.
In accordance with recommendations made by the Governor’s office and the CDC, Cicero has put the following procedures in place effective immediately. On April 6, the town will re-evaluate risk exposure to determine extending these procedures.
- The Town of Cicero is restricting public access to all town buildings. Each department will remain open and will be able to address questions and concerns.
- Payments to the Town of Cicero for utilities or transaction made through the Clerk-Treasurer’s office should be made using the drop payment box located at the Town Municipal Building, located at 331 E. Jackson St. Questions can be sent to the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at (317) 984-4900.
- No public meetings will be scheduled before April 6. Please feel free to contact any council person with any questions regarding town business or concerns.
- All town parks and shelters will remain open to be used by the public at your discretion.
- The building permit application can be submitted online at ciceroin.org or you can email Cicero/Jackson Township Plan Commission Director C.J. Taylor at ctaylor@townofcicero.in.gov, or you may call the Plan Commission office directly.
- All Town-provided utilities such as trash, recycling, water and sewer, as well as maintenance of streets and sidewalks, will continue to be provided.
- The Town of Cicero Police Department and the Town of Cicero Fire Department will continue to operate as usual and will continue to provide for the safety needs of the Cicero community.
- If you or your organization scheduled a meeting or an event at any town buildings, those will need to be canceled and rescheduled when the Town Council approves opening these back up to the public.