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Covington City Hall will be closed Friday, July 4, 2008
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Jul. 7th - Urban Forestry Board Special Meeting at 6:00 at Baker Hunt, 620 Greenup Street, Round Room.
Jul. 8th- Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Jul. 9th- NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Jul. 9th - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul. 15th- City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul. 16th- Board of Adjustment Meeting- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul. 16th- Devou Park Meeting- 6:00 pm- at Drees Pavilion
Jul. 16th - Urban Forestry Board Regular Meeting - 7:00 pm at Baker Hunt, 620 Greenup Street, Board Room.
Jul. 21st- Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul. 23rd- Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Jul. 23rd- NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
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Market is open
May 24 - October 4
Saturdays
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
For additional information, or to become a vendor, please call:
Mary Lyons/859-486-0058 or Leah Dodson / 859-292-2163
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Irvin T. "Butch" Callery, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Sherry Carran
Commissioner Jerry Bamberger
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Steve Megerle
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The FCC-Mayors' Digital Television Initiative
The FCC-Mayors' Digital Television Initiative will be a valuable means of providing critical information about the transition of full power television stations throughout the United States to digital operation (the DTV transition) by the statutory deadline of February 17, 2009, to those who may be impacted by the transition. This effort is important because, unless many viewers with older analog TV sets take certain action by February 17, 2009, after that date, they will no longer be able to use an over-the air antenna to receive the programming of their full power television stations.
Our objective is to explore ways that we can work with mayors' offices all over the country to make sure that their citizens are aware of the transition and understand the steps that they may need to take in order to continue watching free over-the-air broadcast television after the transition is complete next February. We want to work with each mayor at the local level and create a step-by-step program to educate the community about the transition. In so doing, we can also ensure that each participating mayor's office has the information that it needs to respond to consumers who will be contacting it with questions about the DTV transition. Details about the DTV transition, as well as this Initiative, are available by clicking here. |
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Northern Kentucky Urban & Community Forestry Council Survey
"Help us serve you better!"
This survey is your opportunity to share your comments and ideas about regional urban forestry and livable community issues that may help us serve you better.
The survey will take approximately 5 minutes of your time.
Simply click on the link below or paste it into your browser.
The survey will be open until July 14, 2008.
Thank you for your participation.
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New Businesses in Covington! |
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 Pollination inc
2 West Pike Street
Covington, KY
859-431-6777
pollinationinc.com
Wednesday-Saturday 11:00 - 6:00
Monday & Tuesday, By Appointment Only
Pollination brings a unique and personal touch to any occasion, specializing in custom florals and custom events. Special orders are available next day, and fresh flowers are flown in from around the globe to create one-of-a-kind arrangements.
Contact: Ron Padgett, Creative Director |
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Covington After Hours
Join us for a brief presentation, appetizers, cash bar and networking poolside at the
Holiday Inn Riverfront
600 West Third St., Covington, KY
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
5:00 - 7:00 PM
Presented by:
Covington Business Council
Mainstrasse Village Association
Latonia Business Association
Friends of Covington
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New Edition Coming Soon!
 COVINGTON RESIDENT HANDBOOK
New to Covington or know someone who is? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman and Neighborhood Services Coordinator, at 292-2141 to receive a copy of this very useful publication. It contains all the information you need to get acclimated in Covington! Click on the picture for the fully downloadable booklet. (This is a large PDF file and may take serveral minutes to download.)
Want to be a part of this publication? Advertising opportunites are now available for the 2009-2010 Edition of the Covington Resident Handbook! Please call 292-2163 for rates and additional information. Deadline for ad submissions has been extended to July 11, 2008. | |
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And from our Departments..........
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Special Event Permits Issued
Please click on the link below for the listing of Special Event Permits issued to date, so that you may be aware of events that may take place in your neighborhood, and/or if they may have any street closures/restrictions associated with them.
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Code Enforcement Department |
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New Data Management Capabilities
The Code Enforcement Department has purchased a new web-based data management system to help monitor the City's building, nuisance and zoning codes. The Department has begun using laptop computers in the field and can now more easily track complaints from time of receipt until final resolution. The software can also generate a variety of detailed reports including complaint type, by geographic area and by case activity.
Another example of the program's reporting capability is the comparison of reactive vs. proactive complaints. While many complaints are received from the general public, the majority are actually initiated by Code Enforcement staff while monitoring their assigned areas or while performing systematic inspections. The Department focuses on large areas, rather than only addressing properties whereby complaints have been submitted.
With the new data system staff will continue their efficient management of code violations while providing the best possible service to the residents of Covington.
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Economic Development & Community Relations Department |
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Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Office
News from the Neighborhoods!
PEASELBURG  The Peaselburg Community Celebrates American Independence
with the Annual Neighborhood Parade!
Friday, July 4th 2008
Time: 10:45 AM - Assemble in St. Augustine schoolyard
11:00 AM - Parade begins!
Everyone is invited to participate in this neighborhood parade!
We encourage you to decorate bicycles, wagons, strollers, scooters, cars, trucks - even yourself!
FREE SAFETY HELMETS:
Compliments of the Covington Firefighters, we will give the first 50 children with decorated bicycles/scooters/skateboards, etc. a free helmet. Children must be accompanied by an adult
who must fit/adjust the helmet. We will begin at 10:00 am at St. Augustine's schoolyard.
Click here to view the complete event details.
KENTON HILLS
The second neighborhood-wide meeting has been scheduled for July 28 at 7:00 pm. Identifying priorities and organizational issues will be on the agenda. Location to be announced. For additional information, please contact Jen Stein at JS4@fuse.net or call Suzann Gettys at 859-292-2141.
SUZANN GETTYS
Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Coordinator
859-292-2141
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 Click on the logo to go directly to the Arts District website.
MARY LYONS
Arts District Manager
Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West Seventh Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-292-2322
FACE IT! COVINGTON LOVES ART ~
The Joiner Live Self-Portrait Show
August 1, 2008 from 6:00 - 10:00 P.M.
September 6, 2008, from 6:00 - 10:00 P.M. First Friday Gallery Hop will show the self-portraits done on 8/1/08.
This show is open to all mediums (photography, abstracts, clay, glass, etc.)
The number of artists will be limited to the space available at the Artisans Enterprise Center.
Each artist should bring the materials needed for their self portrait, a drop cloth to save the floors, and a bottle of wine or an appetizer to share (8/1/08 & 9/6/08).
Once they are completed, the self-portraits will be displayed at the AEC through the September 19th pick-up date.
If the self-portrait is not completed on 8/1/08, the piece should be brought back before the September 6th First Friday Gallery Hop (gallery space will be held for all FACE IT! Participants.)
4th Annual Art Off-Pike Festival
Who: Artists of all ages who work in any medium
What: 4th Annual Art Off-Pike Festival
When: Saturday, October 11, 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: Covington Arts District, Pike and Seventh Streets between Madison and Russell Street.
Call to Artists: Deadline for applications is
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2008 Street Resurfacing Program
Spring resurfacing projects will begin mid-May along with sidewalk curb ramp replacements along the streets that will be resurfaced. Click on the link below for a listing of streets included in this program.
Click here for
Questions? Call: 859.292.2112
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| DOG LICENSES DUE JULY 1
All Dogs in the City of Covington are subject to Licensing.
Dog Licenses: Altered $5.00 Unaltered $10.00 Vicious Dog Licenses: $30.00
(must show proof of current rabies and spay/neuter)
To obtain a City of Covington Dog License, you may visit the following locations:
City of Covington
Finance Department
638 Madison Avenue
Covington, KY 41011
(859) 292-2175
City of Covington
Public Works Department
4399 Boron Drive
Covington, KY 41015
(859) 292-2292
Dog licenses are due by July 1 of each year, and must be renewed annually. Failure to purchase a City of Covington dog license can result in a fine of $60.00, which includes the $10.00 license fee. |
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Housing Development Department |
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Northern Kentucky Home Consortium News
SIX RIVER CITIES ANNOUNCE PROGRAM TO INCREASE HOMEOWNERSHIP
DOWNPAYMENT DOLLARS AVAILABLE JULY 1ST
The Northern Kentucky HOME Consortium, whose members include the Cities of Covington, Bromley, Ludlow, Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton, announced that starting July 1, 2008 down payment assistance will be available to promote homeownership in all the participating communities.
This innovative effort utilizes a regional approach to promoting homeownership. This is the first and only HOME Consortium in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
"This is very positive news," says Covington Mayor Butch Callery, "increasing home ownership is the number one housing priority for all the participating cities. We have homes for every family from the young couple starting a family to the older empty nesters interested in downsizing in an walkable, urban environment."
The HOME Consortium will offer $8,000 in down payment funds to assist income eligible families in purchasing a home. Participating families are required to attend pre-purchase counseling where they learn about the various loan products that are in the market place, simple home repairs and budgeting. "As an educated consumer these families will be in a better position to select a loan product that meets their needs and will help prevent them from experiencing foreclosures down the road," stated Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Covington's Housing Development Director.
The cities of Bromley, Ludlow, Newport, Bellevue, and Dayton will be receiving $150,000 in HOME Program funding to be used for down payments. In addition, $425,000 in HOME Program funding is budgeted for households who are interested in purchasing a home in Covington. It is anticipated that these funds will enable 65 households to purchase homes in the six river cities.
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For additional information, call 292-2161. |
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JOHN CAUSEY JOINS LEGAL DEPARTMENT FOR THE SUMMER
John Causey is working as a law clerk in the Legal Department.
Causey is in his final year at Chase Law School. He is also a proud resident of Covington.
Causey, 29, has been working on a variety of projects. He wrote the ordinance to change the name of Levassor Street to Levassor Place. He has researched landlord tenant law, the regulation of carnival workers, the use of bullet proof vests by citizens, and vacant properties regulations.
He has attended Circuit Court hearings, City Commission meetings, and the Urban Design Review Board.
A native of Louisville, Causey said he is enjoying his stint in the Legal Department.
"I am being exposed to real life legal issues," said Causey. " The internship has been excellent because it affords me an opportunity to apply what I have learned in law school.
"I have learned a great deal not only about the law, but about how local governments operate."
Causey is applying for advanced degree LLM programs, and plans to study international trade law.
The University of Louisville graduate plays golf, raquetball and squash.
"Covington is a vibrant city with a lot to offer and a bright future," he said. "We work hard in the Legal Department. It's a busy place, but we have fun, too." |
Family Fun Festivals
July 11 - Ashland and Madison
July 25 - Mainstrasse Village (6th Street Islands)
All Festivals are 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Games, Prizes, Moonbouncers, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, Cornhole and more!!!
For more information on any of the programs or events, please call the Recreation Department at 859-292-2151, or click here.
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
John Jay Fossett, City Manager
292-2160
Larry Klein, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Economic Development & Community Relations Department
292-2163
Tom Logan, Engineering Director
292-2112
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Charles Wheatley, Fire Chief
431-0462
Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Housing Development Director
292-2188
Jo Ann Simpson, Human Resources and Personnel Director
292-2161
Frank Warnock, City Solicitor, Legal Department
292-2311
Tracy Denham, City Clerk, Legal Department
292-2314
Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Lee Russo, Police Chief
292-2220
Public Works Department
292-2292
Recreation Department
292-2151
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CBC 2008 Annual Award Nominations CBC is accepting nominations for the CBC Annual Awards, which will be presented at the 2008 Covington Business Council Foundation, Inc. Annual Awards Dinner on August 14, 2008. If you are interested in nominating a deserving business leader and or local business, please complete the questions on the nomination form, which is available by clicking here.
Nominations must be received by July 18, 2008. Please keep in mind that each nomination will be considered individually based on the criteria outlined for each award. |
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Devou Park Bandshell
Saturday, July 12
7:30 PM
Featuring: "Walking on Sunshine" 50 Years of One-Hit Wonders
Click here for more information on this performance. |
 The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
Otto M. Budig Theatre
The Carnegie presents
Suits That Rock
Saturday, July 26, 7:30pm
Click on the logo for more information. |
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BAKER HUNT ART & CULTURAL CENTER
620 Greenup Street
Covington, Kentucky
859-431-0200
Please join Baker Hunt for the opening of
"Sparkle and Shine: A Celebration of the Urban Spirit"
A show by award winner Joann Honschopp, a vibrant and colourful artist, on
July 11, 2008 from 6-9:00 pm.
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2008 Northern Kentucky History Art & Culture Lecture Series
"Living Together in the Tri-State"
Friends of Baker Hunt ~ Art and Cultural Center
This 10 lecture series examines various nationalities, religions and ethnic groups that have impacted the growth and development in the tri-state area.
Sunday, July 13, 2008
2:00 pm
620 Greenup Street
The speaker will be Brian Jaffe, Director of Jewish Community Relations Council of the Cincinnati Jewish Federation.
Food by Kinnert Cafe, Music by the Cincinnati Klezmer Project.
Click here for the schedule of upcoming lectures and additional event details.
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Behringer Crawford Museum
Tot Tuesdays is a fun filled, story time program geared towards preschool aged children. Come join us on the third Tuesday of each month at 10:30 a.m. for fun and learning, and enjoy an interactive story along with a craft or activity.
Next date: July 15 Topic: Bugs
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