CITY RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

The City of Oshkosh is closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus, also known as the COVID-19 outbreak. As our residents feel the impact of COVID-19, the City of Oshkosh’s top priority is the health, safety and welfare of our community.

Public Health Updates

For COVID-19 Vaccine information, visit www.wcvaccine.org or https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/covid-19/vaccine.htm

For current information from Winnebago County, visit https://bit.ly/2YjuEZy or view the current COVID-19 Data Dashboard at https://bit.ly/2ziG7Qm

Winnebago County Health Department COVID-19 Hotline: 920-232-3026 - Contact 211 For Non-Medical Questions - Text COVID19 to 211-211 / Call 211 / Visit 211 Website

Reopening Guidance is provided by Winnebago County at https://bit.ly/2YFcX6G.

For the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding COVID-19, please visit: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Face coverings are required of staff and visitors inside buildings operated by the City of Oshkosh. This includes City Hall, the Oshkosh Seniors Center, and others. For more details click here

Click here to read the March 12, 2020 Ordinance Declaring a State of Emergency for the City of Oshkosh, and click here for the March 2020 Council Ord. 20-103 Emergency Declaration.

City Service Updates

Click here for details about virtual participation at public meetings.

Online Services available from the City of Oshkosh

Assessor:

Assessor - Use of Online Property Information is encouraged. For additional information, call (920) 236-5070.

City Clerk:

City Clerk – Online Operator License Application; Election information available here.

City Hall:

City Hall is open to the public, but individuals are encouraged to use the city’s online services page to conduct business, or contact staff via phone or email for assistance.
Residents may make payments using online services, and may also use the drop box in front of city hall to submit payments. Use of the US Mail is also an option. When sending utility bill payments only, please send to: City of Oshkosh, PO Box 94350, Palatine IL 60055-4350.
Public meetings, including all Oshkosh Common Council, Board and Commission meetings are being held in virtual format. There will not be an in-person option available. Remote participation will continue to be in effect during the period of emergency as declared by the Common Council. Those wishing to make comments at meetings will have the option to participate via telephone or videoconference platforms. Information on how to join will be posted on the top of the meeting agenda. Individuals may also submit written comments that can be sent via U.S. Mail, via email to the City Manager’s office at citymgr@ci.oshkosh.wi.us, or may be placed in the secure City Hall drop box located in the front of the building at 215 Church Avenue.

Dog and Cat Licenses:

Dog and cat licenses information here.

GO Transit:

Hand sanitizer stations are available in every bus.
Face coverings are required by federal law
Permanent driver/passenger barriers are installed in each bus.
Contactless Fare Payment is Available via the Token Transit app.
All buses and high contact surfaces are sanitized at least daily
ProActive air purification systems are installed on 4 buses and are on order for the remainder of the fleet
Visit the GO Transit Facebook page for the latest updates.

Human Resources:

Current job openings, and instructions on how to apply, are available here.
Volunteer opportunities application form is available here.

Inspection Services:

Inspection Services - Applications for Online Permits are available. The COVID-19 Building Inspection Division Policy is available here. For additional information, call (920) 236-5050.

Oshkosh Media:

Oshkosh Media is open to the public. Appointments are still recommended, please call (920) 236-5260.
Portable checkout equipment is available for curbside pickup or in-person checkout.
Face coverings are recommended for those who are not fully vaccinated, according to CDC guidelines.
Physical distancing is also being practiced according to CDC guidelines.
To make an appointment, call Oshkosh Media at (920) 236-5260.

Oshkosh Public Library:

Oshkosh Public Library is open to the public. Oshkosh Public Library will no longer require patrons who are vaccinated against COVID-19 to wear masks when visiting the library building. Unvaccinated individuals are encouraged to wear a mask when visiting the library.
Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. - 8 p.m; Friday, 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Patrons can continue to place holds on library materials at oshkoshpubliclibrary.org or call 920-236-5205 (Information Services) or 920-236-5208 (Children's and Family Outreach).
Staff are available to answer questions via phone, email and chat during regular library hours.
A full menu of online resources for reading, learning and entertainment is available at oshkoshpubliclibrary.org
Programming will remain virtual throughout the summer. Library meeting rooms are closed to the public at this time. Most other services will return to pre-pandemic levels.
Library leadership understands that individuals will have different comfort levels with the latest recommendations. The library offers numerous services to ensure broad access to its resources:
- Curbside pickup of materials upon request. To schedule, visit calendly.com/oshkoshpubliclibrary or call 236-5203.
- Book Bundles for children - request materials online or by phone and staff will select for quick checkout.
- Place holds on materials online and come in for quick checkout when items are ready.
- Wi-Fi hotspots
- Take Home Kits for children and DIY kits for adults
- Questions answered via online chat, phone, email or text.

Oshkosh Public Museum:

Public hand sanitizers will be available on each floor, near the elevator, and at the front desk.
The front desk has Plexiglas shields in place.
The number of people in the store will be managed.
All in-person programs are canceled and will be reassessed when they will resume.
All receptions and other types of public gatherings are canceled.
The Lecture Room will not be available for rent.
The Museum limits the number of people in the building, tracked and managed by front desk staff.
Full details about cleaning procedures in place can be found on the Museum’s Covid-19 webpage.

Oshkosh Seniors Center:

The Current newsletter can be found on the Seniors Center webpage, along with other service updates. You may call (920) 232-5300 for special concerns or information.
The Oshkosh Seniors Center is open for limited services, cautiously expanding indoor programming. Services currently include Connect through Tech classes, exercise in the Fox Fitness Center, exercise classes, nail care, and other programs. Entrance to the building will be given to those that are pre-registered for a class, nail care, or the Fox Fitness Center. Unfortunately, there will still be no “drop-ins” allowed.

Parks Department:

Open facilities include: Pollock Community Water Park, playgrounds, basketball courts, athletic fields, trails, horseshoe pits, the skate park and disc golf at Red Arrow Park and basketball.
Many services, such as park shelter reservations, boat launch permits, Pollock Community Water Park Season Passes and special event applications, can be done online.
For additional information, visit their website or call (920) 236-5080.

Payments:

Payments may be made online, by mail, and by using the drop box at the main entrance of City Hall. Payments may be made in-person, but other methods are encouraged.