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On this edition of The Mary Faye Headrick Good Deed Segment, I have Indy Car Driver Mianna Wick! Mianna shares her earliest driving experiences as well as those who have helped her throughout this racing journey. Listen & share.
On this MADM, Indy Car Driver Mianna Wick shares an early experience about the family go-cart built by her dad and how that led her to a love of racing. Listen & share.
pdj.cc/fswqs 1. НашеVremя - Плачу и Смеюсь 2. 78 Градусов - Между Миров 3. H1gh - Фиолетово 4. Gayazov$ Brother$ - Не Ради Радио 5. Лёша Свик - Не Забывай Меня 6. NKTN - Грязные Танцы 7. MOLLY - Полуголые 8. Tiana - Мне Уже Нормально 9. Artik & Asti - Под гипнозом 10. Arsenium & Mianna - Я Лечу Над Танцполом 11. Leon Libre - Техномалолетка 12. Cranmer - Мурашки 13. Элджей - Антидепрессанты 14. 96th - InstaGirl 15. Gayazov$ Brother$ - Девочка НЛО 16. H1gh - Не Променяyou 17. Эллаи - Привычка 18. Артем Качер - Я рядом 19. T1One, Надя Sun - Кино
1. НашеVremя - Плачу и Смеюсь 2. 78 Градусов - Между Миров 3. H1gh - Фиолетово 4. Gayazov$ Brother$ - Не Ради Радио 5. Лёша Свик - Не Забывай Меня 6. NKTN - Грязные Танцы 7. MOLLY - Полуголые 8. Tiana - Мне Уже Нормально 9. Artik & Asti - Под Гипнозом 10. Arsenium & Mianna - Я Лечу Над Танцполом 11. Leon Libre - Техномалолетка 12. Cranmer - Мурашки 13. Элджей - Антидепрессанты 14. 96th - InstaGirl 15. Gayazov$ Brother$ - Девочка НЛО 16. H1gh - Не Променяyou 17. Эллаи - Привычка 18. Артем Качер - Я рядом 19. T1One, Надя Sun - Кино
30 CABELLO, Camila & LEE, Swae - Real Friends 29 SABANCI, Faruk & MINGUE - Your Call 28 PAWL - Nirvana 27 CHAINSMOKERS, The & WARREN, Emily - Side Effects 26 IMAGINE DRAGONS - Zero 25 SWANKY TUNES & LP - Day By Day 24 MARUV - Focus On Me 23 DYNORO - In My Mind 22 LIPA, Dua & BLACKPINK - Kiss And Make Up 21 MARUV - Black Water 20 MERK & KREMONT & DNCE - Hands Up 19 YETER, Burak & KRULL, Cecilia - My Life Is Going On (Burak Yeter rmx) 18 MOHOMBI - Mr Loverman 17 ARSENIUM & MIANNA & HEREN - Bon Ami 16 SHANGUY - King Of The Jungle 15 KIIARA - Love Is A Bad Word 14 IMAGINE DRAGONS - Natural 13 VANOTEK - Love Is Gone 12 PEEP, Lil & XXXTENTACION - Falling Down 11 ALICE - Girls X Boys (KNOXA rmx) 10 HARRIS, Calvin & SMITH, Sam - Promises 9 ORA, Rita - Let You Love Me 8 CLEAN BANDIT & MARINA & FONSI, Luis - Baby 7 TRIPLO MAX - Shadow 6 GUETTA, David & REXHA, Bebe & J BALVIN - Say My Name 5 DENIS FIRST & REZNIKOV & BRIGHT SPARKS - Shameless 4 ROMPASSO - Ignis 3 ARNON & KILLUA - Te Molla 2 GAULINN - Moonlight 1 DIABLO, Don & SANDE, Emeli & MANE, Gucci - Survive
Слушай Хит парад NRJ HOT 30 в пятницу с 19:00 на Радио ENERGY! --------------------------------------------------------------- 30 CLEAN BANDIT & LOVATO, Demi - Solo 29 SOLER, Alvaro - La Cintura 28 CHAINSMOKERS, The & WARREN, Emily - Side Effects 27 CABELLO, Camila & LEE, Swae - Real Friends 26 SABANCI, Faruk & MINGUE - Your Call 25 MARUV - Focus On Me 24 SWANKY TUNES & LP - Day By Day 23 LIPA, Dua & BLACKPINK - Kiss And Make Up 22 MERK & KREMONT & DNCE - Hands Up 21 DYNORO - In My Mind 20 KIIARA - Love Is A Bad Word 19 MOHOMBI - Mr Loverman 18 ARSENIUM & MIANNA & HEREN - Bon Ami 17 YETER, Burak & KRULL, Cecilia - My Life Is Going On (Burak Yeter rmx) 16 SHANGUY - King Of The Jungle 15 MARUV - Black Water 14 IMAGINE DRAGONS - Natural 13 VANOTEK - Love Is Gone 12 PEEP, Lil & XXXTENTACION - Falling Down 11 ORA, Rita - Let You Love Me 10 HARRIS, Calvin & SMITH, Sam - Promises 9 ALICE - Girls X Boys (KNOXA rmx) 8 DENIS FIRST & REZNIKOV & BRIGHT SPARKS - Shameless 7 CLEAN BANDIT & MARINA & FONSI, Luis - Baby 6 TRIPLO MAX - Shadow 5 GUETTA, David & REXHA, Bebe & J BALVIN - Say My Name 4 ROMPASSO - Ignis 3 ARNON & KILLUA - Te Molla 2 GAULINN - Moonlight 1 DIABLO, Don & SANDE, Emeli & MANE, Gucci - Survive
Слушай Хит парад NRJ HOT 30 в пятницу с 19:00 на Радио ENERGY! --------------------------------------------------------------- 30 SOLER, Alvaro - La Cintura 29 CLEAN BANDIT & LOVATO, Demi - Solo 28 CHAINSMOKERS, The & WARREN, Emily - Side Effects 27 MARUV - Focus On Me 26 SABANCI, Faruk & MINGUE - Your Call 25 CABELLO, Camila & LEE, Swae - Real Friends 24 LIPA, Dua & BLACKPINK - Kiss And Make Up 23 KIIARA - Love Is A Bad Word 22 TRIPLO MAX - Shadow 21 DENIS FIRST & REZNIKOV & BRIGHT SPARKS - Shameless 20 CLEAN BANDIT & MARINA & FONSI, Luis - Baby 19 SWANKY TUNES & LP - Day By Day 18 GUETTA, David & REXHA, Bebe & J BALVIN - Say My Name 17 MERK & KREMONT & DNCE - Hands Up 16 MARUV - Black Water 15 DYNORO - In My Mind 14 MOHOMBI - Mr Loverman 13 ARSENIUM & MIANNA & HEREN - Bon Ami 12 YETER, Burak & KRULL, Cecilia - My Life Is Going On (Burak Yeter rmx) 11 SHANGUY - King Of The Jungle 10 IMAGINE DRAGONS - Natural 9 PEEP, Lil & XXXTENTACION - Falling Down 8 VANOTEK - Love Is Gone 7 ALICE - Girls X Boys (KNOXA rmx) 6 HARRIS, Calvin & SMITH, Sam - Promises 5 ROMPASSO - Ignis 4 ORA, Rita - Let You Love Me 3 ARNON & KILLUA - Te Molla 2 GAULINN - Moonlight 1 DIABLO, Don & SANDE, Emeli & MANE, Gucci - Survive
Слушай Хит парад NRJ HOT 30 в пятницу с 19:00 на Радио ENERGY! --------------------------------------------------------------- 30 JEMME - Butterfly 29 TIM3BOMB & SCHOU, Tim - Magic 28 CLEAN BANDIT & LOVATO, Demi - Solo 27 LIPA, Dua & BLACKPINK - Kiss And Make Up 26 LLOYD, Dennis - Nevermind (Alternative rmx) 25 CHAINSMOKERS, The & WARREN, Emily - Side Effects 24 WALKER, Tom - Leave A Light On 23 SABANCI, Faruk & MINGUE - Your Call 22 SOLER, Alvaro - La Cintura 21 MARUV - Focus On Me 20 ARSENIUM & MIANNA & HEREN - Bon Ami 19 YETER, Burak & KRULL, Cecilia - My Life Is Going On (Burak Yeter rmx) 18 SWANKY TUNES & LP - Day By Day 17 VANOTEK & SLIDER & MAGNIT & MIKAYLA - My Day 16 GUETTA, David & REXHA, Bebe & J BALVIN - Say My Name 15 MERK & KREMONT & DNCE - Hands Up 14 ORA, Rita - Let You Love Me 13 DYNORO - In My Mind 12 ALICE - Girls X Boys (KNOXA rmx) 11 SHANGUY - King Of The Jungle 10 MOHOMBI - Mr Loverman 9 PEEP, Lil & XXXTENTACION - Falling Down 8 IMAGINE DRAGONS - Natural 7 VANOTEK - Love Is Gone 6 MARUV - Black Water 5 HARRIS, Calvin & SMITH, Sam - Promises 4 ROMPASSO - Ignis 3 GAULINN - Moonlight 2 DIABLO, Don & SANDE, Emeli & MANE, Gucci - Survive 1 ARNON & KILLUA - Te Molla
Two high school psychotherapists, Mianna Questelles and Grisset Lopez, join me to discuss common misconceptions of the inner city adolescent, how the New York City Education System impact's the nurturing of the inner city adolescent and the different authoritative figures who stand to make a difference in the mental/emotional development of an adolescent. Connect with The Beautiful Minds: Instagram: @the.beautiful.minds Facebook: /thoughts4change Twitter: @mindingchange Email: admin@thebeautiful-minds.com
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The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • September 2012 • Volume 6 • Number 9A2 Open City Hall debutsAnn Arbor residents have a new way to share feedback with city staff and Council members with the debut of A2 Open City Hall. This new online forum will feature questions about specific projects and initiatives on a regular basis, inviting the public to give input from the convenience of their keyboards. The first topic on A2 Open City Hall is already underway and focuses on changes residents would like to see along the South State Street Corridor. Additional topics will be launched this fall.Fire restructure proposal meetings In March, Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard presented a fire department restructuring proposal to City Council, which would position the department to operate out of three fire stations. One station would be located on the north side of the city (Station 5), one on the south side of the city (Station 2) and one in downtown Ann Arbor (Station 1). However, before this proposal is considered further, community meetings have been scheduled in each of the city's five wards to give citizens the opportunity to hear more about the fire restructure proposal and ask specific questions pertaining to fire suppression coverage. Please consider attending one of these forums.Tuesday, Sept. 18, 6–8 p.m., Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road.Wednesday, Sept. 19, 6–8 p.m., Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Ave. Thursday, Sept. 20, 6–8 p.m., Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch, 343 S. Fifth Ave., conference room A. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 6–8 p.m. Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive, program room.Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6–8 p.m., Community Television Network, 2805 S. Industrial, Suite 200. This meeting will be taped and later replayed on CTN Channel 19 and available online to view on demand. More information about the fire restructure proposal is available on the city website. Be street savvyThe streets of Ann Arbor are again bustling with vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians as schools are back in session, and summer vacations have come to a close. Check out the rules-of-the-road reminders and resources on the city's “walk bike drive” Web page to help ensure safe travels for all, including: For those on foot, cross at marked crosswalks, and make sure to give motorists enough time to see you and stop.For bicyclists, ride on the road when possible — and obey the traffic signals. Use bike lanes when available.For motorists, be extra alert at crosswalks, and stop when pedestrians are present to cross. Drivers should also safely give bicyclists room on the road, ideally 3–4 feet of space.Fall/Winter registration now openRegistration for Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation fall/winter classes is now open. Find the new, 56-page, color guide at Larcom City Hall, local library branches, Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Customer Service Center (at Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road) and all parks and recreation facilities. It's also posted on the parks website as a PDF that you can view or download. Classes include indoor swim lessons at Mack Pool, instructional skating, beginning hockey skills, yoga, cultural arts programs at the senior center and much more. The guide also features events at the canoe liveries and Leslie Science & Nature Center. Sign up is easy and convenient. Register in person, or use the online registration system.Solid waste plan updateThe City of Ann Arbor five-year Solid Waste Management Plan updating process is underway. An advisory committee representing Ann Arbor residents, businesses, agencies and the University of Michigan has been working with staff, City Council, and city environmental commissioners over the last year to update the plan. Opportunities for residents to participate are now being offered as well.Take the solid waste planning survey online or use the printed version in the WasteWatcher newsletter (with a prepaid return mailer) that is delivered to all city residential addresses in September. All residential survey participants have the option to include their address to be eligible for three random drawings for a $50 gift certificate to a local restaurant or grocery store of your choice, or a $50 certificate for an Argo Livery canoe rental or from iTunes. Just respond by Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, to be included in the survey summary and prize drawings.After the survey is closed and tabulated, Solid Waste Management Plan updating process public forums and hearings will be held. The meetings will provide opportunities for small-group discussion about city solid waste program and policy areas, such as easier disposal options for specific materials, expanded recycling, waste-reduction strategies, composting expansion and Drop-off Station operations. Thursday, Oct. 18, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Ann Arbor District Library Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive.Tuesday, Oct. 30, 6:30–8:30 p.m. Community Television Network studio, 2805 S. Industrial. (The draft Solid Waste Management Plan presentation and discussion group summaries will be taped for replay.)Public hearings will be held at Environmental Commission and City Council meetings, tentatively in December. Please visit the Solid Waste Management Plan Five-year Update Web page for project updates.CTN hours changeBeginning Sept. 1, Community Television Network will have new facility hours for the public and education channels. The new hours are:Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11 a.m.–9 p.m.Wednesday: 4–9 p.m.CTN is located at 2805 S. Industrial Highway, suite 200, in Ann Arbor. Go online for more information. CERT Program registrationThe Ann Arbor Police Department Office of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Washtenaw County Emergency Management Division is accepting applications for the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training program. The application can be found online, or call Crime Prevention Specialist Adele El-Ayoubi, ICPS, with the Ann Arbor Police Department at 734.794.6933. A background investigation will be conducted on all applicants. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. The training will be held every Tuesday from Sept. 25 to Nov. 6, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Coursework is a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on training in scene assessment, fire safety, emergency medical response, team organization, disaster medical operations and light search and rescue. Attendance at all classes is required for certificate completion.The CERT program educates residents about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact Washtenaw County and trains participants in basic disaster response skills. Using the training learned in the classroom and during exercises, CERT members can assist neighbors or fellow employees following an event when professional responders are not immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community.A2 passes 2,000 mark with latest LED streetlightsAnn Arbor was one of the first cities in the world to convert conventional streetlights to light emitting diodes (LEDs) in an effort to contain costs, save energy and support Mayor Hieftje's Energy Challengeto reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the community. Since it began in 2007/2008, cities from across the country and the world are now moving to LEDs. Ann Arbor's latest batch of LEDs, funded through the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Efficiency & Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) program, will go up at the Broadway Bridge, nearly completing the conversion of the over 2,000 city-owned streetlights. The Lumecon brand “Ring of Fire” LED series replicates the decorative acorn style of the lights now seen along Broadway Bridge. Detroit Edison owns and operates another 5,000-plus streetlights in Ann Arbor, and is beginning to pilot more LEDs, especially as they look to replace mercury-vapor streetlights that will no longer be manufactured.LED streetlights in the downtown, arterial streets and in neighborhoods use on average about half of the electricity of conventional lights and are reducing around 700,000 kilowatt hours (kWh) per year — or the equivalent annual electricity usage of 60 households. Two-thirds or more of the cost savings in converting city-owned lights to LEDs is in the deferred cost of not having to maintain the fixture (work hours to replace the light and components like ballasts and igniters). LEDs manufactured today are expected to last 10 times longer, if not more, than their metal halide, sodium and mercury-based predecessors. The long life of LEDs frees up city labor hours or the need to hire outside support to operate, maintain and replace fixtures. LEDs also contain zero mercury. Each LED fixture saves around $90 per year in energy and avoided maintenance, and, with over 2,000 lights, that is over $180,000 per year in potential costs. Previous grant support from the Downtown Development Authority for the nearly 1,000 downtown decorative globe lights, and federal grants for much of the remaining LED streetlights, have made this innovative energy solution a reality.Ann Arbor assists USDOT in vehicle crash-avoidance pilotAccording to the U.S. Department of Transportation, nearly 3,000 cars, trucks and buses equipped with “connected” Wi-Fi technology will enable vehicles and infrastructure throughout Ann Arbor to “talk” to each other, in real time. This initiative kicked off last month as part of a year-long safety pilot project by the USDOT. This innovative technology is designed to help avoid crashes and improve traffic flow.U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood recently joined elected officials and industry and community leaders on the University of Michigan campus to launch the second phase of the safety pilot, the largest road test to date of connected vehicle crash-avoidance technology. This study was also made possible with the assistance of City of Ann Arbor information technology and signs and signals staff who assisted USDOT and U-M's Transportation Research Institute with this first-of-its-kind test of connected vehicle technology in the real world. The test cars, trucks and buses, most of which have been supplied by volunteer participants, are equipped with vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) and vehicle-to-infrastructure (V2I) communication devices that will gather extensive data about system operability and its effectiveness at reducing crashes. Read more about the project on the USDOT website. WATS public meetingThe Washtenaw Area Transportation Study (WATS) is hosting public meetings to discuss the 2040 Long-range Plan for Washtenaw County. On Wednesday, Sept. 12, 4–6 p.m., WATS will discuss the community values survey results and present draft goals and objectives for the plan. The meeting will take place at Larcom City Hall, 301 E. Huron St., in the Council chambers on the second floor. Visit the WATS website for more information on this initiative. Connecting William StreetJoin the Connecting William Street conversation. The Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority is seeking input to shape the future of five city-owned sites downtown: the Library Lane lot, the Fifth and William lot, the ground floor of the Fourth and William Parking Structure, the Main and William lot, and the Ashley and William lot. Community survey feedback and a market analysis have been used to begin crafting strategies for transforming these five parking areas into uses that will better serve the community. Now, your help is needed to shape a more specific plan. Please join the community conversation, and provide input to help frame development strategies for these sites.To participate via an online venue, please pre register for a webinar taking place Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7–8 p.m. Space is limited, but more dates will be added as the meeting fills. To participate in person, a public meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 10, noon–1:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch multipurpose room, 343 S. Fifth Ave. Please pre register for this meeting. At these events, the DDA will present an overview of the project and possible development scenarios. Please select the time and venue that works best for you. The same information will be provided at both the webinar and public meeting.Better Buildings for Michigan ProgramWith winter just a few months away (believe it or not), now is the ideal time to make sure your home has all the proper energy-efficient enhancements. This otherwise daunting task has just gotten a little easier, thanks to the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office (SEMREO). The SEMREO Better Buildings for Michigan Program offers incentives and rebates for home energy improvements, including double the current rebates offered by DTE (up to $3,000). And the program has recently expanded, making residents of Ann Arbor and all of Washtenaw County eligible. Better Buildings for Michigan uses a community approach to deliver energy efficiency improvements for homes and businesses by providing access to incentives and affordable loans. The program is supported by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) and developed by the Michigan Energy Office; Michigan Saves; the City of Grand Rapids; the Economic Development Corporation of the City of Detroit; and the Southeast Michigan Regional Energy Office.The Better Buildings for Michigan Program is available for a limited time. Go online for more information. High-rise lighting reminderAnn Arbor again joins other cities in helping migrating birds have a “Safe Passage” during seasonal migrations. From the middle of August through the end of October, migrating birds are flying over Ann Arbor on their way south from their northern breeding grounds. These birds are at risk of dying when they become confused at night by lighted windows of tall buildings. On clear nights, birds navigate by the stars, but on cloudy and foggy nights, they attempt to navigate using the lights of tall buildings. Birds either crash into lit windows or endlessly circle buildings until they are exhausted. Please ask occupants on floors five and above of your building to join the “Safe Passage” effort by pulling the drapes or closing the shades on windows in lit rooms between 11 p.m. and dawn. (These actions may help save energy, too.) For details, please see “safe passage" online. In this issue: A2 Open City Hall * Fire restructure proposal meetings * Street safety * Fall/winter registration * Solid waste plan update * CTN hours change * CERT program registration * LED streetlights * USDOT vehicle crash-avoidance pilot * WATS public meetings * Connecting William Street * Better Buildings for Michigan Program * High-rise lighting reminder * Dog Swim * West Nile Virus * Greenbelt Bus Tour * Game day traffic and parking * Urban and Community Forest Management Plan * Fall golf events *Golf for a good cause * SEMCOG Regional Transportation Plan * Dates to rememberDog SwimAfter Buhr Park Outdoor Poolcloses for the season, it's your four-footed friend's turn to go for a swim. Register today for the annual dog swim, taking place Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5 and 6, from 3 to 8 p.m. Pre registration is required, and spaces go quickly. For one dog, the fee is $7.50/$6 for residents; for a second dog, the fee is an additional $3.75/$3 for residents. Call today:734.794.6234. Buhr Park Pool is located at 2751 Packard Road. Prevent West Nile VirusWest Nile Virus cases are on the rise both nationally and in Michigan. And as Labor Day weekend is about to begin, Michigan residents are urged to take precautions against mosquitoes while spending time outdoors. A few simple steps can help prevent mosquito bites and potentially contracting West Nile Virus (WNV).Apply insect repellents that contain the active ingredient DEET, or other EPA approved repellent to exposed skin or clothing, especially during peak mosquito activity periods such as dusk and dawn. Maintain window and door screening to help keep mosquitoes outside. Empty water from mosquito-breeding sites such as buckets, unused kiddy pools or similar sites where mosquitoes lay eggs. Wear light-colored, long-sleeved shirts and long pants when outdoors. The unusually hot and dry summer has favored the mosquitoes that transmit WNV. These same conditions have led to a reduction in the number of "nuisance" mosquitoes, which are more abundant during wet summers. WNV-carrying mosquitoes breed in small collections of stagnant water, are common around people's homes and often bite people indoors. While few mosquitoes may be noticed outdoors, those that are present and biting are likely to be the type that potentially carry WNV.Most people bitten by a WNV-infected mosquito show no symptoms of illness. However, some become sick three to 15 days after exposure. WNV can cause serious neurological illnesses, such as meningitis and encephalitis and can have long-term health consequences. People 50 and older as well as people with weakened immune systems are more susceptible to severe WNV disease symptoms.When you're running out the door, remember to grab not only your sunscreen, but your insect repellent too. Go online for more information and surveillance activity updates about WNV.All aboard the Greenbelt Bus Tour!Tour protected farm and open space properties, and learn about the Greenbelt Program, local agriculture and talk with local farmers during the 2012 Greenbelt Bus Tour on Saturday, Sept. 22. The tour's air-conditioned, luxury motor coach will depart at 10 a.m. from the 3700 Plymouth Road Park and Ride, and will return at 1 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.Pre registration is going on now, and closes on Friday, Sept. 14. The cost is $10 per person. To register, contact Ginny T
The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • July 2012 • Volume 6 • Number 7 Public comment sought for fire restructure planAt the City Council budget work session on March 12, a fire department restructuring proposal was presented by Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard which would position the department to operate from three fire stations: stations 1, 2 (reopened) and 5. This plan would enable four firefighters to be on duty at each of the three stations. Before this proposal is considered further, the City Administrator and Council would like to give community members the opportunity to hear more about the proposal and ask specific questions. There are a variety of options available to citizens to learn about the Fire Restructure Proposal including:View Fire Restructure Proposal presentation.Watch Chief Hubbard's March 12 Work Session presentation to City Council via CTN's video on Demand (use the pull-down menu at the top left of the screen to select "City Council," then scroll through the pages to find the March 12 meeting link). Watch an interview of Chief Hubbard on CTN's “Conversations” program which airs on Channel 19 via Video on Demand (use the pull-down menu at the top left of the screen to select "Conversations," then scroll through the pages to find the Chief Hubbard interview link). Email your feedback, questions and comments about the proposal, with the subject line: Fire Proposal Request a Fire Restructure Proposal presentation to be given to your neighborhood, community, or Business association by contacting Lisa Wondrash, 734.794.6152. Website surveyPlease take a few minutes to complete an online survey about the City of Ann Arbor website. Feedback will be instrumental in helping the city to identify ways to improve user experiences. Thesurvey deadline is July 23. Concerts in the parkThe Ann Arbor Civic Band summer 2012 concert series is underway. Bring the family, bring a friend and enjoy music in the open air at the West Park band shell. Concerts are Wednesdays at 8 p.m.:July 4: Tribute to the USAJuly 11: Children's ConcertJuly 18 (season finale): Big BandsAdmission is free. Visit the Ann Arbor Civic Band online for more information. MDOT to host meeting for I-94 Business Loop improvementsThe Michigan Department of Transportation will host an open house-style meeting on Tuesday, July 10 to discuss improvements to I-94 Business Loop (BL) in Ann Arbor, between I-94 and Main Street. The meeting will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. at Abbot Elementary, 2670 Sequoia Parkway.MDOT officials will be available to answer questions about plans to convert a section of I-94 BL, between Dexter Avenue and Burwood Avenue, from four lanes to three. There will be no formal presentation given at the meeting; however, maps and project information will be on display. Construction is currently scheduled for 2014. Go online(PDF) for more information. 2011 water quality reportWonder what's in your drinking water? Check the annual City of Ann Arbor Water Quality Report to find out! Grand opening of Library Lane Parking StructureOn Thursday, July 12, a grand opening party will take place 5–8 p.m. for the Library Lane Parking Structure, 319 S. Fifth Ave. Hosted by the Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority, there will be cake, music and a fabulous collection of vintage cars on display, a preview of the Rolling Sculpture Car Show.Bring along something for the parking structure time capsule (which has a 12-inch diameter). Visit the DDA online for details. Transportation surveyThe Washtenaw Area Transportation Study is beginning development of the 2040 long-range transportation plan for Washtenaw County. To help inform this process, WATS is inviting feedback via the Community Values Survey. The Community Values Survey is available now through the end of July. West Park constructionIn 2010, various improvements were made to West Park, including band shell seating; new access stairs from the Huron Street entrance; new pathways from Seventh Street; relocation of the basketball court; regrading the open-field play area for better drainage; a boardwalk; and installation of stormwater-management features, such as swirl concentrators and bioswales.During the construction in 2010, problems were encountered with the new underground stormwater treatment systems. Therefore, repairs and alterations will be made this summer and fall to the treatment units and reconnect them to the stormwater system, along the west edge of the park. During construction, the north and south access paths to West Park off of North Seventh Street will be closed. The central access path will remain open. This work is expected to be complete in early fall 2012.If you have any questions, please contact the project's manager, Nick Hutchinson, via email or call 734.794.6000, extension 43633. Information is also available on the project's Web page. If you would like to receive email updates for this project, send an email to Hutchinsonwith “West Park email list” in the subject line. Ann Arbor Bridges Facebook giveawaysThe Ann Arbor Bridges Reconstruction Project (AAB) is continuing to progress. Project update meetings are being held every third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Burns Park Shelter, 1200 Baldwin Ave., with the next meeting taking place Thursday, July 17. Updates are also available on the AAB website orFacebook page.When you like AAB on Facebook, you will be entered for a chance to win project logo buttons or a project golf wind shirt. This contest will run until the project's next public meeting, Thursday, July 19, 2012. Ann Arbor to host sustainability conferenceThe City of Ann Arbor is set to host the Michigan Green Communities (MGC) Leadership Academy later this month. Senior officials and key stakeholders from up to 20 Michigan communities, counties and regions will attend workshops about local government sustainability, economic development and planning staff to help further sustainability initiatives around Michigan. These peer-learning workshops will showcase national and local examples of effective action at the intersection of sustainability and local economies. Go online for more about the City of Ann Arbor's sustainability efforts. New electric vehicle-charging stationsThe Ann Arbor Downtown Development Authority and Clean Energy Coalitionheld an event last month at the Forest Avenue Parking Structure, 650 S. Forest, to celebrate the installation of 18 electric vehicle-charging stations. The charging stations can now be accessed by the public free of charge; electric vehicle owners need only pay the usual parking fees.This project was substantially funded by a U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Recovery Act grant awarded through Ann Arbor-based Clean Energy Coalition.In this issue: Comment on fire restructure plan * Website survey * Concerts in the park * I-94 BL improvements meeting * 2011 water quality report * Library Lane Parking Structure * Transportation survey * West Park construction * Ann Arbor Bridges Facebook giveaways * Ann Arbor to host sustainability conference *New electric vehicle-charging stations * Huron River Day is July 15 * Summer taxes due * Art Fair * Vote Aug. 7 * Local rainfall cycles on display * SEMCOG FY 2011–2014 Transportation Improvement Program * Dates to remember Huron River Day is July 15Celebrate one of this community's greatest resources, the Huron River. The 32nd annual Huron River Day is Sunday, July 15 at Gallup Park and Parker Mill Park. Activities include TRI the Huron Triathlon (beginning at 7 a.m.); $5 canoe/kayak rentals; children's activities; live animal programs; river exhibits; live music; food; fishing; and more. Arrive by bike, and receive a coupon for a free boat rental! Sponsored by DTE Energy Foundation.Go to the Huron River Day website,www.a2gov.org/hrd, for details or call 734.662.9319. Summer taxes dueSummer property taxes are due this month. Taxes may be paid online, by mail, at the City of Ann Arbor Customer Service Center (located on the first floor of Larcom City Hall at 301 E. Huron St.) or at several local banks. TCF Bank, Bank of Ann Arbor, Michigan Commerce Bank, Huntington Bank, Citizens Bank and Ann Arbor State Bank will accept full tax payments in July only.Online payments can also be made. Go to the city's treasury Web page for more information, including how property taxes are calculated. Art Fair comes to townThe annual Ann Arbor Art Fair will draw hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city when it returns this year Wednesday through Saturday, July 18 through 21. Drawing an equally impressive crowd during the Art Fair is the Ann Arbor Community Television Networkvideo greeting booth.The CTN video booth will be located on North University between Thayer and Fletcher. Be sure to stop by to record a fun video greeting, which will be aired on CTN Channel 19 (Comcast Cable) and online. This year, CTN will be recording interviews with not only fair goers, but fair artists, directors and special guests. Visit CTN's website for details.The CTN video greeting booth is also sure to be a draw at the traditional kick off to the Art Fair, the Townie Street Party, Monday, July 16, taking place on East Washington Street, between Fletcher and Thayer streets. While the Art Fair greetings come from visitors throughout the region, country and even the world, Townie greetings are typically for Ann Arbor, by Ann Arbor. Be sure to stop in, say hello, and share why living in A2 is special to you.With the Townie Party and the Art Fair taking place on streets around the downtown and university areas, several detours will be in place. See the street closures maps on the city website — where you can also subscribe to receive e-notifications, year round, whenever detours are scheduled. Vote Aug. 7The City Primary Election is Tuesday, Aug. 7, when polls will be open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. Visit the elections Web page for the list of candidates and information about polling places, times, etc. Residents who need to register to vote must do so by Monday, July 9 at the City Clerk's office, second floor of Larcom City Hall; the Washtenaw County Clerk's office; at any Secretary of State branch office; or by mailing in a voter registration application (postmarked by July 9) to: Ann Arbor City Clerk, PO Box 8647, Ann Arbor, MI 48107. The City Clerk's office will be open Saturday, Aug. 4 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. for in-person absentee ballot requests.Please note, the office, and all city government offices, are closed Wednesday, July 4 for the Independence Day holiday. Additional details can be found on the elections website, via email or by calling 734.794.6140. Local rainfall cycles on displayThe bronze, water-feature sculpture on the City of Ann Arbor Municipal Center Plaza,301 E. Huron St., uses only the rainwater that is captured on site and stored in tanks under the structure. As designed by international award-winning artist Herbert Dreiseitl, the water component of the installation is a demonstration of the cycles of local rainfall.When the storage tanks are low, the pumps stop circulating water over the surface of the sculpture until the next rainfall. However, the energy-efficient lights continue their cascading display. In order to conserve water from evaporation, the pumps generally operate during the daylight hours. Go online for information on the plaza's rain gardens and adjacent green roof, too. Comment on the SEMCOG FY 2011-2014 Transportation Improvement ProgramSoutheast Michigan Council of Governments (SEMCOG) is seeking comment on the amendment of projects to the Fiscal Year 2011–2014 Transportation Improvement Program(TIP). The TIP is a list of projects fromDirection2035 (the region's long-range transportation plan) selected for funding by cities, villages, county road agencies, transit providers and the Michigan Department of Transportation.A total of 137 projects are proposed to be added to the TIP, while another nine are proposed to be deleted. Several of the projects are in Ann Arbor or Washtenaw County. Additional details can be found on the amendment Web page. Dates to rememberAmong the many public meetings/events taking place in July, here are some of the highlights. Please go online for details and a complete list,www.a2gov.org/calendar. City government offices – including the Customer Service Center – will be closed on Wednesday, July 4 for the holiday. Trash/recycling/compost collection will be delayed by one day following the holiday, resuming Thursday through Saturday.The Ann Arbor Farmers Markethours on Wednesday, July 4, are 7 a.m.–noon, and 4:30–8:30 p.m.Monday, July 9 is the last day to register to vote in the Aug. 7 election. MDOT is holding a public meeting Tuesday, July 10 to discuss planned improvements for the I-94 business loop in Ann Arbor (PDF).Huron River Day is Sunday, July 15 A2 City News Web Page *City Council *Contact Us *Meeting Agendas *News & Announcements *Road/Lane Closures A2 City News is emailed to newsletter subscribers by the City of Ann Arbor. Please share comments via email or call 734.794.6110, extension 41105.QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR?Contact usSTAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR:
The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • June 2012 • Volume 6 • Number 6 Fiscal year 2012 budget approvedOn May 21, 2012, Ann Arbor City Council adopted the fiscal year 2013 budget after many hours of deliberation and discussion. The City of Ann Arbor fiscal year 2013 runs July 1, 2012, until June 30, 2013. Although the adopted budget was very similar to the city administrator's recommended budget, it did include amendments that made minor adjustments to the human services, housing commission and District Court budgets.In addition, direction was given to increase fire staff if additional revenue from the state is obtained via fire protection grants. A more extensive description of the key highlights included in the budget can be found on page one of the draft budget book. To view the May 21 meeting in its entirety, visit CTN's Video on Demand. AAPD welcomes new officersAnn Arbor police services held a swearing-in ceremony on May 11 to welcome five new police officers (pictured above).City Council's recently adopted fiscal year 2013 budget, which begins on July 1, 2012, will include one additional full-time police officer position and the hiring of five part-time officers for a new recruit program. Historic District Commission AwardsThe City of Ann Arbor Planning and Development Services Unit together with the Ann Arbor Historic District Commission will present the 2012 Historic District Commission Awards on Monday, June 4 during the introduction portion of the City Council meeting. Certificates will be awarded for preservation, rehabilitation, lifetime achievement, special merit and two centennial awards — all in honor of National Preservation Month in June. Go online for a complete list of this year's honorees. Visitor parkingAre you planning to visit Ann Arbor Larcom City Hall or the Ann Arbor Justice Center? There are now three additional short-term, metered parking spaces on the southeast (Huron Street) side of the municipal center site, which is located at 301 E. Huron St. These new spaces are especially convenient for after-hours visitors to the site. Just cross the bridge through the municipal center plaza to reach either buildings' entrance. The science of road constructionAfter nearly six weeks of construction, Huron Parkway, between Hubbard and Fuller, is now complete, and the road is reopened. Still, with plenty of other road projects underway, here is some insight into road construction planning in the City of Ann Arbor.PrioritizationWhen choosing which roads will be reconstructed, the city first calculates the best return on investment, to make sure street millage money is invested in the most economical way. This includes taking into account the condition of the city's utilities. For example, it is prudent to repair water and sewer lines ahead of street resurfacing projects, so the streets do not have to be opened again shortly after the reconstruction. If a water main is identified to need replacement, the city adjusts road project priorities to minimize the overall expenditure.DetoursWhen it comes to rerouting traffic due to construction activities, the detour options are admittedly limited. A street map of Ann Arbor will clearly show the general "wheel and spoke" shape of the city's road system, with some areas in a grid pattern. As a result of this configuration, there are few substitute routes capable of providing convenient detours.Perhaps the best route to take when construction project “season” approaches is to know the facts. Be sure to subscribe to receive road and lane closure email updates. In addition, some of the larger-scale projects may have their own, specific subscription topics. See a complete topic list on the city website at www.a2gov.org/subscribe. Updates may also be posted to the City of Ann Arbor Facebook and Twitterpages. Go online for more information on the city's annual street resurfacing program. CTN open houseAnn Arbor Community Television Network is hosting the annual Alliance For Community Media – Central States Regional Conference June 14–16. To kick off the event, CTN is holding a free public open house with a tour of its studio Thursday, June 14 at 6 p.m. VisitCTN online for more information. Stay safe in the heatThe City of Ann Arbor Office of Emergency Management is sharing a heat awareness fact sheet recently issued by the National Weather Service.Click here to learn the difference between heat watches, advisories and warnings, how to prevent a heat-related emergency, symptoms and treatment of heat illnesses and much more. Veteran hiring fairThe Department of Veterans Affairs is hosting the VA for Vets Hiring Fairshowcasing careers for veterans in the public and private sectors. This event is June 26–28 at Cobo Center in Detroit and includes on-site job coaching, career and resume-building classes as well as interviews with both federal agencies and private companies. The free hiring fair has over 5,000 jobs committed to veterans.The hiring fair is part of the overall, first-ever National Veterans and Small Business Conference, June 26–29, which also will feature two additional distinct events: A free Veteran Open House will welcome veterans and their family members to visit over 150 booths. This event will provide everything from on-site benefits enrollment to dental and physical exams, educational opportunities and support services.A Small Business Conference, where small businesses can meet with federal procurement officials and industry leaders to promote their products and services, and gain insight into the government contracting process.VA invites all interested persons and businesses to attend. More information about the small business conference is available atwww.nationalveteransconference.com. Information and registration for the hiring fair is available atwww.VAforVets.VA.Gov/Detroit. Are you bilingual?The City of Ann Arbor is dedicated to making its services, programs and activities available to everyone, regardless of language barriers. Through this commitment, the city is taking steps to implement a Limited English Proficiency (LEP) Plan, designed to provide language assistance to individuals who do not speak, write, read or understand English well.The city is seeking out residents who may be interested in volunteering for translation services, especially for Ann Arbor's Hispanic- and Chinese-speaking populations. Competent translators are being sought who demonstrate one or more of the following: evidence of training that includes skills and ethics of translation; proficiency in English and the other language; ability to convey information in both languages, accurately and completely; and a fundamental knowledge in both languages of any specialized terms or concepts.If you are interested and believe you qualify to volunteer, please call or email Amy Seavitt, HR assistant, at 734.794.6122. KudosThe Certificate for Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Ann Arbor by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for its comprehensive annual financial report (CAFR). The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The city's CAFR is recognized for demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. In addition, the city also received the Award of Financial Reporting Achievement.In this issue: FY 2013 Budget approved *AAPD new officers * Historic District Commission Awards * Visitor parking * Road construction * CTN Open House * Stay safe in the heat * Veteran hiring fair* Are you bilingual? * Kudos * Green Fair * Farmers Market for all * DEQ brownfield grant * Ann Arbor is Pure Michigan * Recycling electronics *Recyclebank update * Dates to remember 12th annual Green Fair is Friday, June 8!Main Street will be closed to vehicles, but open for pedestrians, during the 12th annual Mayor's Green Fair 6 to 9 p.m. on Ann Arbor's Main Street. The event includes free entertainment and over 100 exhibits with environmental information, hands-on youth activities, Clean Energy Expo, green commuting options and more. Go to the Green Fair website for more information,www.a2gov.org/greenfair. Farmers Market makes healthy food available for allThe Ann Arbor Farmers Market, 315 Detroit St., is one of the oldest, largest producer-only markets in Michigan, turning 93 years old this year. As part of its mission, the market began a collaboration in 2009 to help ensure locally grown, nutritious offerings are available to the entire community by accepting state-aided purchases through the Michigan Department of Human Services Bridge Card.The process is simple … Holders of a state-issued Bridge Card can visit the market office to get tokens to use for market purchases; request a dollar amount to use at the market; swipe the Bridge Card; the requested amount is deducted; and market tokens are issued to use at participating market vendor stalls.The Bridge Card can be used to buy fresh food including fruits, vegetables, meat, cheese, bread, eggs, and plants to grow vegetables and herbs in your own gardens (please note that hot food items are not eligible for Bridge Card purchases). Look for a "Bridge Card Tokens Accepted Here" sign in vendors' stalls, which will identify those who accept Bridge Card tokens.More good news for Bridge Card holders: The Double Up Food Bucks program will begin Saturday, June 2 at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, allowing you to double your Bridge Card dollars. For added convenience to all shoppers, the token system is also available for any market guest who wishes to have a credit card swiped in exchange for market tokens.The Ann Arbor Farmers Market is open year round on Saturdays, and May through December on Saturdays and Wednesdays. A dynamic evening market takes place Wednesday evenings in the spring and summer. Go online for more information. DEQ brownfield grantThe Michigan Department of Environmental Quality has awarded a $1 million brownfield redevelopment grant to help clean up and return the former Georgetown Mall site to commercial use. Past development efforts of the 6.7-acre site on Packard Street on Ann Arbor's south side have been hindered by contamination of soils under the building from a dry cleaning business that previously operated in the mall, thus the reason for the brownfield classification.The grant will be administered by the Washtenaw County Brownfield Redevelopment Authority to facilitate the site's reuse, including removal of contaminated soils, demolition of the existing buildings and the development of mixed-use space. The new development will be pedestrian friendly, with a bus stop, secure bicycle parking, a pocket park and will have on-site stormwater management.For more information on this project, visitthe city's website (PDF). Details about the DEQ Brownfield Redevelopment Program is available on the DEQ website. Ann Arbor is Pure MichiganThe Ann Arbor Area Convention & Visitors Bureau is partnering with Travel Michigan for a fifth consecutive year to nationally promote the Ann Arbor area through the state's renowned Pure Michigan campaign. The partnership includes the Ypsilanti Area CVB, Ann Arbor SPARK and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation.Michigan.org, the official Pure Michigan campaign site, was the most visited state tourism website in the U.S. from 2007 to 2011.This “sense of place” partnership is the first of its kind in the state and aims to highlight Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County as a destination for both tourism and economic development. Tourism supported 6,386 jobs countywide in 2011, up from 5,600 jobs in 2010.So get ready to see more “Ann Arbor is Pure Michigan” messages around our community and (far) beyond. Recycling electronicsDid you know electronics, such as televisions, computers/monitors, etc., are prohibited from Ann Arbor's trash and recycling carts and dumpster collection program? That's because toxic chemicals can be released during the refuse-collection (crushing and compacting) process. Instead, please take note of other, safe ways to dispose of these items.Michigan has an e-waste take back law which requires manufacturers to offer free and convenient take back programs to ensure that all televisions, computers, and printers are fully recycled. (Before you recycle your computer, just be sure to erase the unit's hard drive to eliminate personal data. Best Buy's website, under “recycling,” offers a brief video showing how to erase data from a hard drive.) Visit the city website to learn about electronics disposal programs available in the Ann Arbor area. There are also several mail-back options for computers and televisions offered by the different manufacturers posted atwww.michigan.gov/deqewaste. And periodic computer and television collection-day events are held in the area. Go to the city's website to find more information on recycling in Ann Arbor. Recyclebank program updateIn May, Ann Arbor City Council voted to end the Recyclebank recycling rewards program, effective Aug. 31, 2012. After this date, you will no longer be eligible to receive points for recycling at home. Recyclebank recently distributed this information in a letter to its Ann Arbor members.The good news is you can continue to spend your Recyclebank points as well as explore many other ways to earn points for living a more sustainable lifestyle at www.Recyclebank.com. Please note, Recyclebank Points expire after 12 months of no account activity (i.e., earning outside of recycling rewards and/or redeeming points for rewards). Further, local reward partners in Ann Arbor have been notified of this Council decision and are encouraged to stay part of the Recyclebank program beyond August. For more information,visit Recyclebank online. Dates to rememberAmong the many public meetings/events taking place in June, here are some of the highlights. Please go online for details and a complete list.The 12th annual Mayor's Green Fair is Friday, June 8 (www.a2gov.org/greenfair).The Community Television Network Open House is Thursday, June 14 (www.a2gov.org/ctn).Father's Day golf specials are offered at Leslie Park and Huron Hills golf courses on June 17 (www.a2golf.org).An Ann Arbor Bridges Reconstruction Project update meeting is Thursday, June 21 (www.annarborbridges.org).
The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • May 2012 • Volume 6 • Number 5 City administrator presents proposed FY 2013 budget to City CouncilOn April 16, City Administrator Steve Powers presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2013 budget. City Council will consider the proposal during the next few weeks and vote on May 21.Budget overviewThe FY 2013 budget is the second year of a two-year budget plan. While the city administrator's proposed budget is similar to the spending plan approved by City Council last year, adjustments were made to respond to current City Council priorities and community needs.Among the highlights:Planned reductions in police and fire staffing are eliminated.A police recruit program will supplement sworn officers and assist with public safety concerns in downtown. Park mowing will move from the current 19-day cycle to a 14-day cycle. Seasonal park monitors will be added.Street repair and resurfacing work will be at an all-time high.These investments in services and infrastructure do not compromise the city's financial policies. During the past several years, City Council provided the policy discipline to manage through a very difficult economic environment. The city administrator's proposed FY 2013 budget recommends the same fiscal discipline in the coming fiscal year. Recurring expenditures are funded by recurring revenues. The proposed budget maintains reserves as a cushion for future economic and state legislative changes, such as the elimination of the personal property tax.For more informationThe following resources are available to learn more about the FY 2013 proposed budget:View the city administrator's PowerPoint presentation to Council (PDF). Watch the April 16 budget presentation to City Councilonline. Download a complete copy ofthe FY 2013 Budget Message to Council and the Draft Budget Book (PDF). Watch City Administrator Steve Powers live on CTN's “Conversations” program on May 7 at 4:30 p.m. Citizens are encouraged to call in live during the program with FY 2013 budget-related questions: Call the studio at 734.794.6155 or email questions in advance.Next stepsCity Council Regular Meeting: FY 2013 budget and fee public hearing scheduled for May 7 at Larcom City Hall, Council chambers, second floor, 301 E. Huron St., at 7 p.m. Council Work Session: FY 2013 Budget Discussion scheduled on May 14 at Larcom City Hall, Council chambers, second floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 7 p.m.City Council Regular Meeting: City Council consideration of city administrator's recommended FY 2013 budget on May 21 at Larcom City Hall, Council chambers, second floor, 301 E. Huron St. at 7 p.m.City administration thanks you for your time and interest in the operation of your city. Public comment sought for fire services restructure planAt the City Council budget work session on March 12, a fire department restructuring proposal was presented by Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard, which would position the department to operate from three fire stations: stations 1, 2 (reopened) and 5. This plan would enable four firefighters to be on duty at each of the three stations. Before this proposal is considered further, the city administrator and Council would like to give members from the community the opportunity to hear more about the proposal and ask specific questions. There are a variety of options available to citizens to learn about the Fire Restructure Proposal including:View Fire Restructure Proposal PowerPoint presentation (PDF).Watch Chief Hubbard's March 12 work session presentation to City Council via CTN's Video on Demand. Watch an interview of Chief Hubbard on CTN's “Conversations” program, which airs on Comcast Channel 19 or isavailable via Video on Demand.Send your feedback, questions and comments about the proposal with the subject line: Fire Proposal. Request a Fire Restructure Proposal presentation be given to your neighborhood, community or business association byemailing Lisa Wondrash or calling 734.794.6152. Congratulate your grad on CTNDo you have a special someone graduating high school this year? LetAnn Arbor Community Television Network help you congratulate him or her ... on TV!CTN will showcase soon-to-be grads on the Channel 18 electronic bulletin board (Comcast Cable), which reaches more than 72,000 households in Ann Arbor and surrounding communities. Photos will start airing Monday, May 7 and will run through mid summer.If you have a graduate from one of the Ann Arbor Public Schools, you can participate! Just submit a digital photograph (senior photo, homecoming, prom) of the graduate with their full name, high school and who is congratulating them. The photograph must be digital (800x600 pixels) and may be resized or cropped at CTN's discretion. Email the image to CTN Assistant Manager Melissa Cohn; no hard copies will be accepted.If you have questions, contact Cohn at 734.794.6150, extension 41504. For more information about CTN, go online. A2 Downtown Blooms and Adopt-a-Park eventsTwo annual events take place Saturday, May 19 to engage the Ann Arbor community in beautifying the city.Hundreds of volunteers will meet downtown at 9 a.m. in Liberty Plaza (Division and Liberty streets) to kick offA2 Downtown Blooms Day. Volunteers will help plant and mulch flower planters throughout the downtown, and each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt and pizza lunch. To preregister, call 734.794.6000, extension 43112. Go online for more details. Also beginning at 9 a.m. until noon, neighbors can get to know their parks, and one another, during the Adopt-a-Park Kick Off. Training, tools and support will be provided by the city. Parks participating in the kick-off event include: Belize, Bromley, Burr Oak, Glacier Highlands, Huron Highlands, Maryfield-Wildwood, Redwood, Rose White, Sculpture Plaza, Veteran's Memorial, Waterworks, and Winewood Thaler. Any updates to this list can be found online. All ages can participate. Free e-waste recycling eventSafely dispose of your unwanted electronics at the upcoming FREE e-waste recycling events this month, sponsored by the University of Michigan and Ann Arbor Public Schools. The public e-waste event is Saturday, May 5, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Pioneer High School, 601 W. Stadium Boulevard (enter via Main Street driveway). The institutional e-waste event (for small businesses and non-profits with large quantities of equipment) is Thursday, May 3, and Friday, May 4, 9 a.m.–2 p.m. at Washtenaw Intermediate School District Office, 1819 S. Wagner Road. Registration is recommended. Acceptable items for drop off include (go online for a complete list and exclusions): Computer systems.Telephones/cell phones.Televisions.Speakers.Printers.Wires/cables.Modems.And much more.All e-waste will be destroyed and 100 percent recycled in the United States in an environmentally sound manner by a fully permitted recycling facility. Security precautions ensure all data is destroyed. Just drive through, drop off, and drive away knowing you did right by the environment.In this issue: Proposed FY 2013 budget * Grads on CTN * A2 Downtown Blooms & Adopt-A-Park events * Free e-waste recycling * Farmers markets return Wednesdays * Election Day May 8 * Parks millage facts online * City outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekend * Argo Cascades grand opening * Lane closures/detours * 2012 Mayor's Green Fair * Recognitions * Dates to remember Farmers markets return on WednesdaysIn addition to Saturdays, the Ann Arbor Farmers Market is again open on Wednesdays for the season. The market resumes its seasonal extended hours from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 2, and the evening market returns on Wednesdays through September, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.Join us for new and returning vendors, food carts, lively music and much more. For updates, visit the Ann Arbor Farmers Market online or become a parks and recreation fan on Facebook. Election Day is Tuesday, May 8The Ann Arbor Public Schools Technology Millage Election will take place Tuesday, May 8. Polls will be open 7 a.m.–8 p.m. at all city polling places. For more information on this election, go online to www.a2gov.org/elections or call 734.794.6140. Parks Millage facts onlineThe City of Ann Arbor has launched a new website section devoted to the upcoming expiration and renewal of the Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage. This site provides background information about the 2007–2012 millage; millage-funded activity logs; as well as a variety of resources, such as fact sheets and related City Council meeting footage links.Renewal of the Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage is anticipated to appear on the November 2012 election ballot. City outdoor pools open Memorial Day weekendMemorial Day weekend signifies the start of summer and coincides with the opening of the Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation Services three outdoor pools:Fuller, Buhr and Veterans Memorial park pools. Summer season passes, on sale now, are valid from May 26 to Sept. 3, 2012. Season passes can be used at Buhr, Fuller and Veterans Memorial pools for all public swim times and tot splashes. Passes may be purchased at all of the pools, the Parks and Recreation Customer Service Center (Cobblestone Farm, 2781 Packard Road), or they can be renewed online at www.a2gov.org/parks.Preseason Rate Resident Discount (purchase a pass before May 29) — Youth/Senior: $95 / Adult: $125 / Family*: $240Preseason Rate Non Resident (purchase a pass before May 29) — Youth/Senior: $120 / Adult: $160 / Family*: $300Regular Rate Resident Discount (purchase a pass May 29 and after) — Youth/Senior: $110 / Adult: $140 / Family*: $265Regular Rate Non Resident (purchase a pass May 29 and after ) — Youth/Senior: $135 / Adult: $175 / Family*: $325*Family rate is for two adults and up to three children residing in the same household. Argo Cascades grand openingJoin the grand opening celebration of Argo Cascades at Argo Canoe Livery (1055 Longshore Drive) Saturday, June 2 from noon to 3 p.m. Enjoy boats, fun drops and pools, a rock band on the rocks, food cards, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and the beautiful Huron River. Enjoy paddling boats from Argo to Gallup without a portage. Paddle the Cascades, and check out our new watercrafts including tubes, stand-up paddles, rafts and sit-on-top kayaks. There will be fun for all ages. To learn more, visit Argo (and Gallup) Canoe Livery online. Stay ahead of the curveSpring and summer in Ann Arbor will again bring many special events downtown and around the city. In addition, road construction “season” is just ramping up. And with these activities often comes temporary road and lane closures.There's no need to be caught off guard. Keep up to date with road projects and event-related closures and detours by visiting — and subscribing to updates from — the city's road and lane closures Web page. Save the date: 2012 Mayor's Green FairMain Street will be closed to vehicles, but open for pedestrians, during the 12th annual Mayor's Green Fair Friday, June 8, 6 to 9 p.m. on Ann Arbor's Main Street. The event includes free entertainment and over 120 exhibits with environmental information, hands-on youth activities, Clean Energy Expo, green commuting options, Bike Fest, WasteKnot business partners, walking tours and more. Go to the Green Fair website for more information. RecognitionsAnn Arbor has recently been recognized in the following ways.The Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Arbor Day Foundation have announced that Ann Arbor is one of 121 Michigan communities to receive the “Tree City USA” designation for the promotion of community forestry during 2011. Ann Arbor's South Main Street has been named one of “America's Greatest Main Streets” by Travel + Leisure Magazine.The City of Ann Arbor has been selected as a 2012 Green Cities Award finalist by Waste & Recycling News. Ann Arbor's residential recycling program was especially noted for its recycling plant tours and for the WasteWatcher comic series. Dates to rememberThere are several public meetings/events taking place in May, including the following highlights (please see the related articles in this newsletter or visitthe city's online calendar for details and a complete list). Wednesday hours return to the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, beginning May 2. The Wednesday evening markets return as well, from 4:30-8:30 p.m. The Ann Arbor Public Schools Technology Millage Election is Tuesday, May 8. A2 Downtown Blooms and Adopt-A-Park Kick Off annual volunteer events occur on Saturday, May 19.City government offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 28. Trash, compost and recycling collection will be delayed by one day, Tuesday through Saturday. A2 City News Web Page *City Council *Contact Us *Meeting Agendas *News/Announcements *Road/Lane Closures Please share comments via email or call 734.794.6110, extension 41105.QUESTIONS FOR THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR?Contact usSTAY CONNECTED WITH THE CITY OF ANN ARBOR:
The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • April 2012 • Volume 6 • Number 4Fiscal year 2021 budget process underwayCitizens can keep up to date on the fiscal year 2013 budget planning process by visiting the online Ann Arbor Citizen Guide to Finance and Budget. A City Council Work Session was held on Feb. 13 and March 12. Presentation handouts are available online. In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended FY 2013 Budget is submitted to City Council on or before April 15, 2012. City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May.Interim safety services administrator/police chief namedEffective March 31, 2012, current Deputy Chief John Seto assumes the role of interim chief of police and safety services area administrator. Seto has served in the Ann Arbor Police Department for more than 20 years, and has extensive patrol, detective and management experience.Ann Arbor City Administrator Steve Powers will be providing a recommendation to City Council at a later date regarding a permanent replacement for Safety Services Area Administrator and Chief of Police Barnett Jones. On Feb. 28, Jones announced his retirement from the City of Ann Arbor effective March 30, 2012.“Barnett has tirelessly served the public in law enforcement for 38 years,” said Powers. “While his retirement will be a loss to Ann Arbor, we wish him well in the future and are thankful for the valuable contributions he has made to the Ann Arbor community.”Fire services newsAfter approximately two years in labor negotiations between the International Association of Firefighters Local 693 and the City of Ann Arbor, a new labor contract for fire employees, which ends June 30, 2014, has successfully been negotiated and ratified by union membership. City Council passed a resolution March 19, 2012, accepting the terms of this contract.The contract includes benefit concessions that are similar to the contract terms ratified by seven other union groups in city, such as: adoption of the city healthcare plan, elimination of the 457 plan match, new hire pension changes including 10-year vesting, and adoption of defined contribution retirement healthcare program. More information about the new contract isavailable online.At the City Council budget work session on March 12, a fire department restructuring proposal was presented, which would position the department to operate from three fire stations: stations 1, 2 (reopened) and 5. This plan would enable four firefighters to be on duty at each of the three stations. Council is considering this proposal as a part of the fiscal year 2013 budget planning process. The proposal slides are posted online, and the Council work session presentation is available to view via Community Television Network Video On Demand. Also showing on CTN, Channel 19, is"Conversations" with Ann Arbor Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard. Catch replays of this episode of "Conversations," airing until April 13, Mondays through Fridays at 10:30 a.m., 6:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.; and Saturdays and Sundays at 6:30 p.m.; or available soon to watch online via Video On Demand. U-M spring football game parkingResidents and visitors interested in information about the University of Michigan Mott Spring Football Scrimmage event scheduled for April 14, 2012, at noon can visitwww.mgoblue.com. Parking, vendor operations and traffic control will be similar to a football Saturday game day in Ann Arbor, with special event no-parking restrictions in effect that day. In addition, signage will be displayed in the U-M Stadium area to promote the events parking hotline number for residents and visitors who may have questions: 734.794.6444.2012 Street Resurfacing ProgramBeginning this spring/summer, the city will resurface a number of streets, both major and local. Resurfacing typically consists of removing/replacing sections of damaged or settled curb, repairing/replacing drainage inlets and utility structures (manholes), replacing corner ramps (to meet current Americans with Disability Act standards) and repaving the roadway. Residents who live on one of the streets slated for resurfacing will receive notice of the construction prior to the work beginning. Please go online to see the list of streets (www.a2gov.org/roadconstruction). Construction on smaller/local streets will typically span between 20 to 40 days, while construction on longer/major streets may last between 40 and 60 days. Local access will be maintained during construction, however, there may be occasions when individual residents will be contacted about closing driveways for a few days to allow new concrete installation. Access will be maintained to allow for garbage pickup and mail delivery.If residents along the streets planned for resurfacing have sprinklers, invisible fence systems or other buried features installed near the street at their homes, please contact the city project team so they are aware ahead of time.Funding for this resurfacing project is provided by the Street and Bridge Resurfacing and Reconstruction, and Sidewalk Repair Millage. If you have any questions, please contact Senior Project Manager Elizabeth Rolla, P.E., at 734.794.6410, extension 43636.Earth Day FestivalThe Ann Arbor area 42nd annual Earth Day Festival takes place Sunday, April 22, noon–4 p.m. at Leslie Science & Nature Center, 1831 Traver Road. This free, family-friendly event features displays from local environmental, non-profit, and governmental organizations; live animal exhibits; hands-on activities; live entertainment; and green building features. This event is focused on community education and youth activities. All ages are welcome.Do you want to join the celebration in another, meaningful way? Register as a volunteer! Volunteers are needed to serve in a variety of roles. Go online for more details or to register as a volunteer,www.a2earthday.org.Get ready for fun in the Ann Arbor parks!Ann Arbor parks and recreation is gearing up for great spring and summer seasons. Are you ready? Registration is already underway with a full menu of recreation programs, including the ever-so-popular summer day camps. Go online to register or to view the entire program guide. Guides are also available at Larcom City Hall or any of the recreation facilities.Sustainable Ann Arbor seriesIn January, the City of Ann Arbor kicked off a “Sustainable Ann Arbor” discussion series with the Ann Arbor District Library. This series brings the public together with University of Michigan faculty, representatives from community organizations and city commissioners and staff to discuss local sustainability concepts and efforts — past, present and future.The next — and final — forum of this series is Thursday, April 12, 7 p.m. at the Ann Arbor District Library downtown branch (343 S. Fifth Ave.). This final forum will focus on the topic of community, including housing, public safety, public art, recreation, outreach, civic engagement and stewardship of community resources.More information on the sustainability framework and the Sustainable Ann Arbor Forums is available on the city's sustainability website and on the State of Our Environment Report Web page. Help prevent stormwater system pollutionStormwater is runoff from rain or snowmelt that flows off streets, rooftops and lawns into storm drains, which lead directly into streams, lakes and rivers. Stormwater receives no treatment before being discharged to surface waters. If polluted, stormwater can negatively impact the local water resources used for drinking water, recreation and wildlife habitat.The City of Ann Arbor's “A Resident's Guide to Clean Water” features 10 easy tips to use at home and on the job. From using phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer to painting tips (washing latex paint brushes in the sink, not outside), these actions add up to significant reductions in pollutants entering the stormwater system and help protect the water quality in the Huron River, the source of 85 percent of Ann Arbor's drinking water. Find these tips online, and an index to related stormwater issues is available at www.a2gov.org/storm. Compost sales and curbside collectionThe weekly curbside collection of residential compostables has resumed early, as of March 26. Debris may be disposed of in paper yard waste bags, bundled brush or an optional compost cart. Residents seeking the convenience of using a compost cart can purchase one — 96-, 64-, or 32-gallon size — for $50 each at the city's Customer Service Center in Larcom City Hall. Phone 99-GREEN or check www.a2gov.org/cartsfor more information.In addition, Ann Arbor residents have a free yard waste drop-off option of up to one cubic yard (six paper yard waste bags) of acceptable compostable materials at the Drop-off Station, 2950 E. Ellsworth, 734.971.7400, with proof of residency. Details are posted atwww.recycleannarbor.org. Bulk municipal compost, mulch and topsoil are available for sale year-round from the Ann Arbor Compost Center at 4150 Platt Road, 734.794.6380, open weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon during April, May and June. Go online for more information atwww.a2gov.org/compost.Visit the critters!The Leslie Science & Nature Center is expanding public hours to the fun and educational Critter House. From rabbits to rats, iguanas to turtles, the Critter House is now open Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come ask questions, and take part in hands-on activities that will be different every weekend. There is a $1 suggested donation. Also, every Saturday, the raptors will be fed for the public to watch from 4 to 6 p.m. Visit LSNC's website for additional information.In this issue: Fiscal Year 2013 budget process * Interim safety services administrator/police chief named * Fire services news * U-M spring football game parking * 2012 Street Resurfacing Program * Earth Day Festival * Ann Arbor parks registration * Sustainable Ann Arbor series * Help prevent stormwater system pollution * Compost sales and curbside collection * Visit the critters! * Parks millage renewal meetings* Spring hydrant flushing resumes *Planning and development mobile website * Seasonal siren testing * Gallup Canoe Livery opens * SNAG Golf Program for kids * Recognitions * Dates to rememberMeetings planned to discuss parks millage renewalThe City of Ann Arbor Park Advisory Commission (PAC) and Ann Arbor Parks and Recreation staff invite members of the community to attend a public meeting to discuss the upcoming expiration and renewal of the 2007–2012 Parks Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage. Meetings will take place:Monday, April 9, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Senior Center, 1320 Baldwin Avenue.Wednesday, April 11, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at Cobblestone Farm Center, 2781 Packard Road.Monday, April 23, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Leslie Science & Nature Center Nature House, 1831 Traver Road.Thursday, April 26, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ann Arbor Public Library Traverwood Branch, 3333 Traverwood Drive.The meeting agenda will include a brief background on the parks millage and how it is used by the park system; an explanation of how the park system is funded; and information regarding the proposed millage renewal process.The Park Maintenance and Capital Improvements Millage is a six-year millage for 1.10 mills that was approved by residents of the City of Ann Arbor on Nov. 7, 2006. The millage expires in 2012. Each year, the millage generates approximately $5 million in revenue.Between 60 and 80 percent of the annual millage funds support city park maintenance activities, such as forestry and horticulture; natural area preservation; park operations; park equipment repairs; park security; and recreation facility maintenance. Between 20 and 40 percent of the annual millage funds is designated for city park capital improvements in the following areas: active parks; forestry and horticulture; historic preservation; neighborhood parks and urban plazas; pathways, trails, boardwalks, greenways and the Huron River watershed; recreation facilities; and park equipment acquisitions. If you are not able to attend a public meeting, you can share your comments or questions via email. A website dedicated to the parks millage will go live to the public during the week of April 2, 2012, atwww.a2gov.org/parksmillage.Spring hydrant flushing resumesThe City of Ann Arbor water utilities division conducts annual fire hydrant inspection and system maintenance. The seasonal hydrant work begins April 2, weather permitting. Hydrant-flushing schedules will be posted on the city's “news” Web page; and more information is available on the city's hydrant-flushing website. Why is it helpful to know when hydrant flushing is happening in your neighborhood? On occasion during the hydrant-flushing process, the water in area homes may have an orange or rusty appearance. The discolored water does not pose a health or safety risk, but the water can cause stains to laundry. If water appears discolored, please run the cold water for several minutes to clear your lines. You should also flush your toilets once or twice. The water should run clear within a few minutes. The iron sediment in the water main being disturbed by the hydrant flushing causes the discoloration.If you have any questions or concerns regarding the hydrant-flushing process, please visit the website, or contact the City of Ann Arbor field services unit at 734.794.6350.Planning and development services debuts mobile websiteA new mobile website is now available for the city's construction and building customers. This new site enables people to use their Smartphones or tablets to access building records and general planning and development information, as well as to schedule and obtain inspection results and plan review status. This service is a complement to the eTRAKiT system, which currently allows users to access this same information from a website and through its interactive voice response system for phones.Save this URL as a favorite on your phone: http://etrakit.a2gov.org/mobile. This feature will allow customers greater access to construction and building information to a user base that does a great deal of their work in the field and on location.Seasonal siren testingThe City of Ann Arbor's 22 outdoor warning system sirens are tested every second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m., with one minute of steady wailing. Testing of the sirens is performed March through November. Please remember that the sirens are an outdoor warning system only and are not intended to be heard indoors. The city's outdoor warning system sirens are activated for the following situations: tornado warning, hazardous materials spill or terrorist attack. In the event that the sirens are activated, they will sound for three minutes, and citizens should seek cover immediately.During a local disaster emergency, residents can tune into Community Television Network channels 16, 17, 18 or 19 for local emergency information and updates. In the event of a power outage, residents should tune their battery-operated radios to WAAM 1600 AM, WEMU 89.1 FM, or KOOL 107.1 FM.Start paddling!The Gallup Canoe Livery and the coffee shop will open early this season, on Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Boat rentals will be available for paddling the 2.5 miles of Gallup Pond. The cafe is open, featuring coffee, Zingerman's pastries and Wi-Fi. Gallup is located at 3000 Fuller Road, 734.794.6240.Sign up for the SNAG Golf Program, just for kidsA unique golf program for children as young as 5 is now available at Ann Arbor's Huron Hills Golf Course, 3465 E. Huron River Drive. The SNAG (Starting New at Golf) Program debuted in Ann Arbor in 2011, thanks to a grant from the National Recreation and Park Association. SNAG is an easy-to-learn golf system geared to the development of new players, ages 5 to 10 years old. Similar to T-ball for baseball, the SNAG system integrates modified equipment and instruction that makes learning the game of golf fun, active and rewarding.AGES 8 TO 10 | $89 | 6 weeks, 12 classes, twice a week, Wednesdays and FridaysMay 2–June 8: 4 to 5 p.m. –or– 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.June 20–Aug. 3: 4 to 5 p.m. –or– 5:15 to 6:15 p.m.AGES 5 TO 7 | $49 | 6 weeks, 6 classes, Saturdays May 5–June 9: 11 a.m. to noonJune 23–Aug. 4: 10 to 11 a.m. (no classes July 1-7)Call today to sign up: 734.794.6246. For information about Huron Hills and Leslie Park golf courses or to make an online tee time, visit www.a2golf.org.RecognitionThe Michigan Municipal League recently honored Ann Arbor City Attorney Stephen Postema with the Outstanding Service Award during the League's annual Capital Conference. This honor recognizes those who have gone above and beyond the call of duty in supporting the League's legislative efforts in Lansing on behalf of Michigan communities. Dates to rememberAmong the many public meetings and events taking place in April, a few of the highlights follow. Please go online to the city's meetings and events calendar for details and a complete list,www.a2gov.org/calendar. Also note, routine Council and boards and commissions meeting schedules may also be found online. The Gallup Canoe Livery will open (earlier than originally scheduled) on Sunday, April 1 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. City government offices will close for the day at noon on Good Friday, April 6. Trash/recycling/ compost collection will not be interrupted. Saturday hours resume for the season at the Compost Center, 8 a.m.-noon, April-June. Several Parks Maintenance & Capital Improvements Millage public meetings are scheduled in April: 9th, 11th, 23rd and 26th.A2 City News Web Page *City Council *Contact Us *Meeting Agendas *News/Announcements *Road/Lane ClosuresA2 City News is emailed to newsletter subscribers by the City of Ann Arbor Please share comments via email or call 734.794.6110, extension 41105.
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