The City of Leesburg has announced several measures to help curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
Those include:
- Until May 1, all meetings, activities and public gatherings are suspended at Venetian Center, Resource Center, gymnasium, Rogers Park Pavilion and Splash Pad. That includes all city-sponsored programs and the use of meeting rooms by outside organizations and individuals.
- Recreation athletic programs including baseball, softball, pickleball and field rentals are suspended during this period.
- City Commission meetings will be held virtually starting April 13. Details on how the public can view and participate in the meetings will be provided in the coming days.
- The Customer Service Department is closed to walk-in traffic. Utility customers may pay their bill utilizing the drive-through window or the payment drop box located near the drive-through lane at City Hall. Payments also can be made using a credit card, debit card or e-check by using online services at www.leesburgflorida.gov or by telephone at (352) 728-9810. For assistance opening a new utility account or to make changes to an existing utility account, customers should call (352) 728 9800.
- The city has suspended utility cut-offs and late fees until further notice. This applies to all residential and commercial accounts. Customers are encouraged to stay as current as possible with their payments to help avoid building up a large balance for later.
- Essential city services including police, fire, solid waste collection and all utilities continue operations at this time.
- The Leesburg Public Library is open for drive through service only. Check the library website for details at www.leesburgflorida.gov/library.
