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Aug. 7th- Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Aug. 13th- Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Aug. 13th- NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Aug. 18th- Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Aug. 19th- City of Covington Commission Meeting- 7:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall 638 Madison Avenue
Aug. 20th- Board of Adjustments Meeting- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall 638 Madison Avenue
Aug. 20th- Devou Park Meeting- 6:30 pm- at Drees Pavilion
Aug. 27th- Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue
Aug. 27th- NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:00 pm- Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building 2332 Royal Drive Fort Mitchell, KY
Aug. 27th- Urban Forestry Meeting- 7:00 pm- Baker Hunt, 620 Greenup St, Covington, KY |
Market is open
May 24 - October 4
Saturdays
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
For additional information, or to become a vendor, please call:
Leah Dodson / 859-292-2163
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RIVERFEST
Information
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Procedures
*Please note that the time has changed for some bridge closures.
Riverfest 2008 Procedures
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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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Covington Wins Prestigious Governor's Award
The City of Covington has received the 2007-2008 Governor's Government Award. This honor recognizes the contributions of individuals and groups in the nine different catergories which comprise the Governor's Awards in the Arts. The Government Award honors significant support through the arts through government action.
The Governor's Awards celebrate Kentuckians whose involvement covers a wide range of arts creation and support for the arts. Recipients of the Governor's Awards in the Arts share one thing in common: they each have the spirit of enriching the lives of Kentuckians through the arts.
A public ceremony and special activities honoring recipients will be held in October at the Kentucky State Capitol. |
 Preserve America Grant
We want your input!
The City of Covington was recently awarded a grant from Preserve America to create walking and driving tours throughout Covington. The tours will be used to market Covington to tourists, residents, and potential homebuyers. The Center for Great Neighborhoods, which is coordinating the project, is identifying points of interest (historic, modern, kitschy, and otherwise) throughout Covington that will make up a variety of tours - and we need your assistance! Please consider taking 5 minutes to click on the link and complete this anonymous survey:
Preserve America Covington Points of Interest Survey |
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New Businesses in Covington! |
Covington, KY
513-315-0794
Website: www.pivoton6th.com
Hours: 12- 9:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday
Closed Sunday & Monday
Pivot is a specialties boutique offering a wide selection of art, jewelry, sculpture and other one-of-a-kind rare finds. We see out the most creative and innovative artisance both locally and internationally to stay ont he pulse of the creative circuit. This means you can check back often - you'll always find something new and unique. |
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 the pps group
424 Scott Blvd.
Covington, KY
859-291-5100
800-978-3445
PPS Group will move in August 2008 from its downtown Cincinnati offices at 602 Main St., where it has been since 1981, to Covington's Ice House building at 424 Scott Blvd. The move will take about four months - with lots of electric lines and electronics - before the firm takes occupancy in August.
We wanted to stay in the near-downtown area, and Covington was getting quite interesting to be over there. There's a lot of nice restaurants and nice places over there, and things are happening. We are intrigued by the public square Covington hopes to develop across the street, in the block bounded by Fourth and Fifth streets, Madison Avenue and Scott Boulevard.
We are currently spread across three floors , and that is causing inefficiencies. To have everything now in one location is going to be great! We have signed a five-year-plus lease but have plans to stay much longer because of the cost of moving, which is estimated will be around $500,000, including the specialized air-conditioning and electrical systems that will be necessary for our equipment "We signed a lease, and we're going to move our facility there, so it's exciting days," said PPS CEO Bob Gerding.
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BARD'S BURGERS in Latonia!
3620 Decoursey Avenue
Covington, KY
859-261-9115
Hours:
Sunday 12:00 -7:00 pm
Monday - Wednesday 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Thursday 11:00 am - 11:00 pm
Friday and Saturday 11:00 am - 4:00 am |
 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.)
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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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Economic Development & Community Relations Department |
 12th Street Expansion Update:
Things are moving on 12th street - and by moving, we mean literally moving! Over the next few weeks, two buildings that are on the south side of 12th street will be moving locations. One of the buildings is scheduled to be placed on its new foundation on Lee Street on August 4th and the other building will follow a few weeks later. You can already see one of the buildings has been lifted from its foundation. Traffic will be interrupted as little as possible during this process. |
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Historic Preservation Office
New Certificate of Appropriateness Application
The Historic Preservation Office is using a new Certificate of Appropriateness Application. This application is able to be filled in electronically or printed out and filled out by hand. Please visit the Historic Preservation website to view and download the new application by clicking on the link below.
Beth Johnson
Historic Preservation Officer
859-292-2171
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Renaissance Covington 
Want to Save Money on Gasoline? Start Peddling!
The Covington Public Works Department has just recently installed 43 new bicycle racks at various locations throughout the city. The bike racks, a project of Renaissance Covington, were purchased with donations and proceeds from the Biker's Unite fundraiser that was held at Deadwood Saloon last summer.
Commissioner Jerry Stricker helped to kick off the project by offering a $2,500 challenge grant to Renaissance Covington for the racks. The original goal was to raise the match, bringing the total to $5,000. They ended up with over $12,000.
This project was a direct result of community support and the need and desire for the racks.
Gasoline prices have spiked and now stand at or above $4 a gallon. AAA recently reported that it costs the average American more than $10,000 a year to own and maintain a car and this cost is increasing annually. Bicycling not only to save a few dollars on gasoline, but also because it helps the environment.
According to Reuters, U.S. cities that have long promoted bicycle use by commuters are now seeing a steady rise in the popularity of pedal power as gasoline prices soar. Unlike Europeans, Americans use bikes for transport sparingly, even though 40 percent of personal trips in the United States are two miles or less, according to bicycle advocates. But rates of bike use in some U.S. cities are significantly higher thanks to recognition by urban planners of the environmental, economic and health benefits.
Campaigns originally designed to cut down on traffic and pollution are now paying off for people looking for an option to driving with national gas prices averaging a record $4 per gallon.
Kathie Hickey
Renaissance Manager
859-292-2166
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Ombudsman/Neighborhood Services Office
News from the Neighborhoods!
PEASELBURG The Friends of Peaselburg Neighborhood Association has initiated an award program to recognize residents, both renters and home owners alike for outstanding outside beautification, including lawn, flower gardens, landscaping, etc. The first recipient of the award is Sheree Flesch, 80l Highland Ave. As the winner of the FOPNA award, Sheree will be submitted to the Friends of Covington for entry in their annual Beautification Award Program. For further information on FOPNA contact Linda Hugenberg, Chairperson, at 261-2767 or fopnanews1@peoplepc.com
LEWISBURG
Art in the Park is happening in Lewisburg! Saturdays from 11a.m. until 12 Noon, neighborhood volunteers offer free art classes for children in Father Hanses Park (11th and Hermes). Everyone is welcome to join! Through the fun work of pinwheels, fingerpainting and collages, we teach neighborhood children to care for the park in which they play and give them a sense of community. On August 30th we'll be giving the park a make-over! Adult volunteers will be needed to help paint playground equipment and plant the new community garden. For more information please contact: Jody Weber at 866-7531 or lewisburg.neighborhood@gmail.com Click here to view photos!
RESIDENTS OF MAINSTRASSE ASSOCIATION (R.O.M.A.) ROMAfest!
Mainstrasse Residents: clear your calendars and get ready for ROMAfest! Taking place Saturday, August 9th, this resident block party is sure to be one of the highlights of the summer. A more casual version of our Main Event social, we will be closing off part of the 8th St. block of Willard Street for food, fun, and socializing with our neighbors. The festivities begin at 3:00 PM. Bring your family and neighbors to participate in a new Covington tradition! For more information contact: association@romacovington.org or visit www.romacovington.org Click here to view the event flyer.
SOUTH COVINGTON
The South Covington Community Action Association will be holding their annual Neighborhood Yard & Craft Sale on Saturday, August 16 from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.
Table reservations are available by contacting Andrea Holland at 363-1213 or andrea@zoomtown.com or go to www.southcovington.com
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.
Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West Seventh Street
Covington, KY 41011
859-292-2322
Kenton County Public Library and the Covington Artisans' Enterprise Center present the
Covington Business Series to assist small business with resources, planning, marketing, etc.
Upcoming sessions include:
- Business Planning - August 12th
- Marketing Planning - August 26th
- Connect with Linkedin and RSS - September 9th
- Business Book Club: Guerrilla Marketing - September 23rd
All programs will take place at the Artisans' Enterprise Center at 6:00 P.M. Library books will be available for check-out before and after the program. Please bring business cards for networking at the event. Please contact Ann Schoenenberger for more information or to register at 859-962-4068, or at business@kentonlibrary.org.
Painting Classes by Kay Summe are offered on Tuesdays at the Artisans Enterprise Center. If you are interested in learning watercolor, acrylic, or oil painting, please call 859-640-0484 for more information.
Strategic Plan Art & Cultural Subcommittee Meeting
Artisans Enterprise Center
August 7, 2008 Attraction 6:00, Participation 6:30
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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Energy Savings for the City of Covington
The City of Covington is in the process of implementing an exciting and unique project that will involve several energy conservation measures. These measures include lighting upgrades, HVAC improvements, and water conservation projects. The goal of the project is to pay for various facility capital improvements by using savings realized from reduced energy usage and lower operating costs.
Click here for 2008 Street Resurfacing Listing
Questions? Call: 859.292.2112
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Covington Receives Award for Financial Reporting for 15th Consecutive Year
The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Covington by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada(GFOA) 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. An Award of Financial Reporting Achievement has been awarded to the individual(s), department or agency designated by the government as primarily responsible for preparing the award-winning CAFR. This has been presented to:
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 New Fire Chief
The Covington Fire Department is pleased to welcome its new Fire Chief Mark Young, who will take office Sept. 1, 2008. Mark is currently a 21-year captain on the department. He will take office due to the Aug. 31, 2008 retirement of current Chief Buddy Wheatley. Capt. Young is currently mentoring with Chief Wheatley. Capt. Young was chosen from an outstanding slate of four Covington Fire Deptartment candidates. |
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City Clerk Receives Certification Designation
Covington's City Clerk, Tracy Denham, received the prestigious Certified Kentucky Municipal Clerk designation at the 29th Kentucky Municipal Clerks Institute in Lexington July 21-25, 2008.
Ms. Denham completed over 114 hours of instruction over a three-year period through the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Institute, an International Institute of Municipal Clerks' Accredited Certification Program. Instruction included subject areas of public administration, social and interpersonal topics, and electives related to the profession. Completion of this training allows City Clerks and Assistant City Clerks to become eligible for certification both at the state and international level.
Ms. Denham was among 30 Kentucky City Clerks or Assistant Clerks at the end of a three-year period who achieved this accomplishment in 2008, after completing the training over the three year period. The total number of 405 Kentucky municipal clerks or members of the City Clerk's Office have completed the program since its inception in 1980.
The institute is conducted annually by Skills Development Institute, a Division of Paul Combs & Associates, Inc., Georgetown, Kentucky, and is co-sponsored by the University of Kentucky's Martin School of Public Policy and Administration, and the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association.
Tracy is a graduate of Lloyd Memorial High School and Northern Kentucky University. |
 Citizens Police AcademyFall Session - Begins September 2
Applications now being accepted!
The Covington Police Citizen's Academy allows for diverse populations of adults throughout the city to come together for training and education on various police oriented topics. The purpose of our academy is to create understanding through education and to promote a positive relationship with our community.
The Citizens Academy is a two way educational process. The participants are given training in many of the same areas as a recruit might experience but on a lesser scale. While citizens are learning about what police officers do on a daily basis, officers are learning how citizens feel about certain issues. In this way, both the police and the citizens benefit from the academy about certain issues.
The Covington Police Citizen's Academy consists of a 11-week process that provides a wide variety of law related education. Instructors from the rank and file of our department help to make the classes enjoyable by providing hands-on activities in each class.
Participants will be exposed to every major facet of police training, including:
· History of policing/department
· Organizational structure of the department
· Communications
· Criminal Law/Justice system
· Patrol and Traffic
· Criminal Investigation
· Hate crimes/Crime Lab
· Firearms Training/K-9
· S.W.A.T. team/Bike & mounted patrol
· Use of force
· Community policing
· Crime Prevention
· Street drugs/crime suppression unit
· Domestic violence/juvenile crime
· Defensive tactics
· Search and Seizure
Students are also invited to participate in a ride along program, in which they are paired with an officer for the duration of a normal shift, wherein they can experience, first hand, what an officer's daily duties include.
The only requirements for becoming a participant in the Covington Police Citizen's Academy are: participants MUST be at least 18 years of age and live and/or work in Covington.
Capt. Bryan Allen
859-292-2203
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Effective August 1, 2008, trash collection days changed in the City of Covington. Please click on the link below to view the maps and list of new collection days.
 If you have not received your new toter yet, or received the incorrect size, please let us know. Call Public Works at
859-292-2292 and tell us if you would like the 35, 65 or 95 gallon size.
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 Covington Recreation Department
Fall Softball Leagues
Registration forms must be submitted by August 22.
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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
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
292-2151
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Great Results for the Center for Great Neighborhoods 'Covington Quest'
Covington Quest, an urban adventure hosted by the Center, was part scavenger hunt, part race. The weather forecast on the morning of June 28th was iffy, but being an adventurous group, the 'Questers' went forth through light rain and then intense humidity, solving clues and conquering challenges, in hopes of major bragging rights and grand prizes. But weather conditions were the least of their worries, as some of the course challenges involved bobbing for (participants choice of) cooked pork kidney, chicken feet or gummy worm candy; throwing a tomahawk 40 feet to a wood target, and many more. The four-mile course was capped off by a five-legged race to the finish line that made for tough team coordination and lots of laughs.
30 teams started the Quest and 28 finished; 63 volunteers helped with the Quest and we're happy to say we didn't lose any.
The documentary of Covington Quest is set to air in August on cable Channel 15.
Many thanks to all who helped, the participants, the volunteers and the sponsors: Corporex, The City of Covington, Nielsen Company, St Elizabeth Medical Center, Cosmos & Summit Medical Group, and so many more. For a complete list of sponsors and more photos please see the website - www.covingtonquest.com.
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CBC Foundation Annual Dinner 2008
Thursday, August 14
6:00 PM
The Grand
Madison Avenue and West Fifth Street
Covington, Kentucky
Guest Speaker
Lieutenant Governor, Daniel Mongiardo
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Kentucky Symphony Orchestra
Devou Park Bandshell
Saturday, August 30
7:30 PM
Featuring: "The Rhythm is Gonna Get You"
The KSO assembles an all-star big band for an evening of memorable Latin jazz.
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Fiber Arts Extravaganza Fashion Show
Saturday, August 23, 2008 3:00 - 5:00 PM
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 The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center is pleased to open our inaugural 2008-09 theatre season with Agatha Christie's celebrated murder mystery The Mousetrap, playing August 15 - 31 in the Otto M. Budig Theatre.
Click on the logo for more information.
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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: August 19 Topic: Fire Trucks
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
info@bcmuseum.org
Behringer Crawford Museum's
Fireworks Party!
Sunday, August 31, 2008
6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Drees Pavilion
Click on the links below for additional information.
The Behringer-Crawford Museum is proud to host the debut of the
Cincinnati Regional Transportation History Committee's new website at a
FREE family fun interactive event on Tuesday August 12, 2008 from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
The goal of the Cincinnati Regional Transportation History Committee is to compile a comprehensive history of transportation in the region since 1788. Its purpose is to trace the important role of transportation in the settlement and development of Cincinnati and the surrounding area. The task has started with compilation of timelines for various forms of transportation. The CRTHC has been working in cooperation with the Behringer-Crawford Museum to bring an exciting and educational event to the public. The debut of the website will give families a chance to experience History in Motion through a series of interactive displays and artifacts.
Visitors attending the event can witness the evolution of transportation in the greater Cincinnati area right before their eyes. Complementing the museum's permanent exhibits, Rivers, Roads, Rails and Runways, the displays provided by the Transportation History Committee will focus on aviation, canals, transit, railroads, riverboats, and roads. A Wright Flyer simulator as well as a Night Flier replica will be available to visitors. Canals can be explored through a series of audio visual experiences and visitors will be able to travel back in time while touring a historic TANK bus and cars. Artifacts from the B&O Railroad and the Cincinnati Museum Center as well as others will be showcased.
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