Phase Three: Economic Recovery (In Progress)

On May 19, 2020, Valdez City Council established the Mayor’s COVID-19 Economy Recovery Task Force. The seven member group, chaired by Mayor Pro Tem Scheidt, will work with community partners to develop recommendations for how the City might best assist the recovery of our local economy from impacts of COVID-19.

Click here to view Resolution #20-28 for additional details.

Click here to view Economic Recovery Task Force meeting schedule and materials.

Phase 2: Direct Economic Relief Program (Complete)

Is the payment taxable?
In most cases, the payment is taxable income. The City only issued payments to applicants who provided a signed w9 form. The City will issue 1099 forms to recipients in early 2021 for the 2020 tax year.

How was this program funded?
COV Resolution 20-24: Funding COVID-19 Local Economic Assistance Program for Local Households & Businesses (Approved 04.29.2020)

Phase 1: Immediate Emergency Assistance (Complete)

COV Resolution 20-25: Waiving Interest Charges for Past Due Harbor Services and City Lease Payments (Approved 04.29.2020) 

COV Resolution 20-19: Waiving Interest Charges for Delinquent Water, Sewer, and Refuse Fees (Approved 04.13.2020)

COV Resolution 20-25: Waiving Interest Charges for Past Due Harbor Services and Lease Payments (Approved 04.29.2020)

COV Resolution 20-42: Suspending Penalties and Interest for Delinquent Property Tax Payments Until December 31, 2020 (Approved 07.22.2020)