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City of Covington
E-News
October 2010
We regret the lateness of this month's edition, due to technical difficulties. |
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OCTOBER
MEETINGS
Oct 4 - Human Rights Commission- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Oct 7 - Kenton County Planning Commission- 6:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY Oct 12 - City of Covington Commission [Legislative] Meeting - 7:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Oct 13 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board- 5:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Oct 18 - Urban Design Review Board- 4:00 pm - Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Oct 18 - NKY Area Planning Commission- 5:15 pm - Commission Chambers, NKAPC Building, 2332 Royal Drive, Fort Mitchell, KY Oct 20 - Board of Adjustments Meeting- 5:30 pm- Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Oct 20 - Urban Forestry Board Meeting- 7:00 pm - Molly Malone's, 112 E 4th Street Covington, KY 41011
Oct 20 - Police Chiefs Community Forum - 7:00 pm - 20th and Madison Avenue, Covington, KY
Oct. 26 - City of Covington Commission [Legislative] Meeting, Commission Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Click here for draft agenda.
Oct. 27 - Code Enforcement Hearing Board - 5:00 pm - Commissoner Chambers, Covington City Hall, 638 Madison Avenue Click here to view docket. |
The Covington City Commission would like to make Covington residents aware of the many Boards, Commissions and Committees, which are comprised of Covington citizens and offer opportunities for participation for those wanting to serve their community. As openings become available, the City Commission would like to know of interested citizens from whom they could select to fill them.
Click here to view a listing of current Boards and Commissions, their members, terms, and vacancies. If you have a particular interest, please let us know by submitting your letter of interest along with a resume, curriculum vitae, or other qualifying statement. *Please note that certain boards and commissions may require specific qualifications of the applicant.
Please submit your letter of interest to:
City of Covington
Mayor and Commissioners' Office
638 Madison Avenue
4th Floor
Covington, KY 41011 |
 Covington's Farmers Market 8:00 am - 2:00 pm every Saturday until October 30 on the 6th Street promenade in Mainstrasse Village.
Both Farmers and Artists are welcome to take booths.
Call Leah Dodson at 292-2163 for additional information. |
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Click here to view our Healthy Monday webpage, featuring Covington's Monday Mile initiatives in our neighborhoods.
Click here read about the Meatless Monday initiative and see a list of Covington Restaurants who are participating.
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To report
IMPROPERLY REGISTERED VEHICLES,
call the
FREEROADING HOTLINE
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KENTUCKY REVENUE CABINET
1-800-882-8990
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Recycle More!
CSI is now accepting all plastics #1 - #7.
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Streetlight Out?
Duke Energy has online reporting available.
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New 2010-2012
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Mayor & City Commissioners
Mayor Denny Bowman, Center
From left to right:
Commissioner Mildred Rains
Commissioner Shawn Masters
Commissioner Jerry Stricker
Commissioner Sherry Carran
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New Businesses in Covington |
Keen Communications opens Roebling Point Bookstore 306 Greenup Street Covington, KY 41011
859-815-7205 The bookstore will focus on regional interest titles and outdoor activities. Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Weekend hours are 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. |
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The City of Covington will be hosting two Public Input Meetings regarding the Brent Spence Bridge-Goebel Park Mitigation. A portion of Goebel Park will be affected by the proposed project. Residents and other stakeholders are encouraged to come and discuss a vision for Goebel Park as part of the mitigation process.
Please join us:
Monday, October 25, 2010 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, located at
5th & Philadelphia Streets, Covington, KY
Monday, November 8, 2010 - 6:00-8:00 pm
Radisson Hotel Cincinnati Riverfront, located at
5th & Philadelphia Streets, Covington, KY
For additional information, contact Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director, at 292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov
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Brent Spence Bridge Update
Click here to view the October project newsletter. |
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$359,000 Grant Award
The U.S. Housing and Urban Development Department and the U.S. Department of Transportation announced Covington as one of 42 communities nationwide to receive the Sustainable Community Challenge Grant. Covington was one of 538 applicants for some of the $68 million available, and the only city in Kentucky to receive this award.
The $359,000 federal grant will pay for planning and design work for downtown to help better market the city and boost population and business.
Click here to read an article from the Enquirer/nky.com.
For additional information, call 292-2160.
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Special Emergency Assistance Program
for Rain Event Damage
The Special Emergency Assistance Program is a program of the City of Covington's Community Development Department created in response to rain events that occurred in the City on July 13th and July 21st, 2010. These events caused significant damage to properties through the backup and runoff of water into homes. Through outreach to the affected parties, it was determined that many residents lacked the appropriate insurance riders necessary to cover damage caused by this type of event. The City is creating this program to address the needs of the homeowners that experienced losses due to the weather events. The funds will be offered to homeowners earning at or below 80%
of area median income in the form of a grant to facililate repairs. There are no closing costs charged to the homeowner.
Eligible repair items will include furnace repair/replacement, water heater replacement, and electrical repairs. The program also will allow for private sewer lateral repairs (to help in preventing future backups) and other repairs on a case-by-case basis upon determination by City staff that such repairs are necessary to ensure the safety of the occupants and the continued viability of the structure.
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis through December 1, 2010, or until available funding is exhausted. The program may be extended if required.
Click here for program application and guidelines.
For additional information, contact Archie Ice II at 292-2163. |
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The ABCs of Form-Based Codes
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
8:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Artisans Enterprise Center
26 West Seventh Street
Covington, Kentucky
Join us in Covington to learn about the innovative
alternative to zoning: form-based codes! This one-day course takes students through the motions of creating a form-based code. Classroom discussion leads into direct fi eld observation,
hands-on exercises and the crafting of a basic regulating plan. Course participants come away with a comprehensive understanding of formbased codes.
Led by three national experts who've created and implemented successful FBCs, this course gives comprehensive knowledge combined with hands-on experience.
Click here for flyer with additional information. |
 The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky
Edited by Paul A. Tenkotte and James C. Claypool
The Encyclopedia of Northern Kentucky offers a wealth of information about the people, places, and events of Northern Kentucky. Featuring eleven counties (Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Mason, Owen, Pendleton, and Robertson), this encyclopedia will appeal to all readers. More than 2,100 entries written by more than three hundred authors examine the historical, geographical, social, cultural, religious, political, and economic history of the Northern Kentucky area.
nky.com has made the publication available on their website as a free public service at the following link: http://cincinnati.com/search/nky/ |
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 Covington Resident Handbook
New to Covington or know someone who is? Contact Suzann Gettys, Ombudsman and Community Relations 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 several minutes to download.)
~ The new edition for 2011-2012 is in the works, and we are looking for a great cover photo! If you would like to submit a photo for consideration, please click here and request a cover photo submission packet. |
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And from our Departments....
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 Roebling Point Plan - Adopted!
In July 2008, Progress with Preservation, the local Preservation Advocacy group and the group designated to implement the Preservation section of the Covington Strategic Plan, submitted an application to designate the area bounded by Scott Street on the west, Park Place on the north, Court Street on the west, 3rd Street on the north, Sanford Alley on the east, and 4th Street on the south as "Historic" and to extend the Ohio Riverside Historic Preservation Overlay Zone to the same area.
On June 29, 2009, following the Urban Design Review Board and the Kenton County Planning Commission public hearings, the City of Covington Commission had a first reading of an ordinance to establish the HPO zone over the original area minus the county building. June 30, 2009 the City Commission had a second and final reading of the ordinance and once this ordinance was signed the area was designated as a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone. At this meeting the City Commission also concluded that it was necessary to undertake a study and plan of the area addressing the development concerns and to determine if the Historic Preservation Overlay zone is the best avenue for addressing these concerns.
The Roebling Point Plan was conducted by the City of Covington, and the 17 member Roebling Point Planning Committee, which consisted of residents, businesses, property owners, NKAPC staff, City representatives, and other organizations and stakeholders. The study boundary is located along Electric Alley from Tobacco Alley north to East 3rd Street, east along East 3rd Street to Scott Street, north on Scott street to East 2nd street, East along East 2nd Street to Greenup Street, south on Greenup Street to East 3rd Street, East on East 3rd Street to Sanford Alley, south along Sanford Alley to Tobacco Alley and west along Tobacco Alley to Electric Alley.
The Planning Committee met 9 times and held 2 public meetings during the planning process to review, analyze and discuss issues in the study area related to land use, growth and development, architectural design, transportation, public amenities and streetscape, and connectivity and marketing. The plan incorporates all of these elements and discusses existing conditions, past planning efforts, goals and objectives, recommendations, strategies, and implementation partners, along with a general timeline for achieving the goals of the plan. City of Covington Board of Commissioners adopted the Plan on September 7, 2010.
Please refer to the Roebling Point Plan for the complete description of the public process, purpose, plan recommendations and implementation strategies made within. The Roebling Point Plan is available, in its entirety, at the City of Covington Community Development Office at 638 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41011 and on the City's website at www.covingtonky.gov or by clicking here.
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Special Event Permits
Click here to view a list of Special Event Permits issued to date. This information is provided 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.
Special Event Permit applications are available by clicking on the link below. If you have any questions, please call 292-2160.
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 DEMOLITION - What is the process?
Code Enforcement Department staff is frequently asked about the criteria for demolition of blighted property. The Department regularly demolishes buildings that are beyond repair. Stringent criteria must be met before a building can be demolished. Some of the highlights of the process are as follows:
· Staff begins the process by issuing orders that the building is in need of significant repair, and if renovation is not feasible demolition must be performed by the owner. As most buildings that are demolished are not owned by the City of Covington, the owner must be placed on notice regarding the condition of the building. Most buildings in need of significant repair or demolition already have city-initiated liens placed against them for unabated code violations.
· Next, an administrative hearing is set up at the Code Enforcement office. During the hearing attendees are placed under oath and testimony is taken. The Director of Code Enforcement conducts the hearing and makes findings and orders regarding immediate repair or demolition.
· If the owner does not attend the hearing nor follows through with Departmental repair or demolish orders, Code Enforcement staff prepares for demolition. This process can be quite lengthy and involves, among other steps, repair assessments, correspondence with the local and state historic preservation offices, bid solicitation, and contract execution.
· Once a contract is signed the demolition contractor obtains the proper permits and proceeds with demolition, removal of materials, grading and seeding of the property. A lien is immediately placed on the property for the amount of the demolition.
· After the demolition Code Enforcement staff ensures that the property is maintained until a different entity assumes maintenance or erects a structure.
Although demolition is performed as a last resort, it is often the only alternative to blight removal and making a neighborhood more safe and secure. Should you have any questions regarding whether a particular property is appropriate for demolition, please contact the Code Enforcement Director or Building Inspector at 292-2323.
Household Waste Collection Event
Click here for flyer with complete details and registration form. |
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Fall 2010 Street Resurfacing Projects
Click here to view the roads that will be resurfaced this fall. As you will see on the attachment, some projects are deferred until Spring to coincide with scheduled utility work.
Parking Management Company In Place
The City recently hired Ampco System Parking to manage its parking facilities. At this time Ampco is managing the Rivercenter, Midtown, and City Center Garages and are maintaining and enforcing the City-owned parking lots (map attached, click here). Ampco has begun enforcement of the City's on-street parking restrictions in the areas shown on the attachment (click here). In addition to managing, enforcing, and maintaining the City's parking facilities, Ampco will begin making recommendations to the City on how to better utilize the existing parking facilities.
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Community Development Department |
Business Relations
Rebecca Volpe 292-2163
Covington Businesses in the News
bioLOGIC
Featured recently in Cincymagazine.com, bioLOGIC partners talk about their business thriving in Covington. Click here to read the article.
Founded in 2007 bioLOGIC is a global life-Sciences accelerator offering office/lab space, management and investment services expediting commercialization of life science ideas. Headquartered in Covington, KY the following companies are currently housed at bioLOGIC:
Bexion Pharmaceuticals: Focused on the development and commercialization of innovative cures for cancer. Bexion was recently selected by the National Cancer Institute (NCI) for a research collaboration to help advance Bexion's drug to Phase I Clinical Trials.
CEO and Founder: Dr. Ray Takigiku
MDL Labs: Providing genetic tests for patient management and research, particularly in the area of thrombosis
General Manager: Dr. Mark Green
Neocytex Biopharma: Developing therapeutics for repair and rejuvenation of damaged tissues
CEO: Dr. Neil Chaudhary
PrimeDP: Consulting company focused on drug development, regulatory and commercialization of biotech products
Partner: Margaret van Gilse
Partner: Dr. Charlie LeCroix
PureWater: Developing an inexpensive, home based water purification system
for developing countries
Covington firm leads innovation Summit
Mackey McNeill, CEO and president of Mackey Advisors, a Covington wealth management firm, is leading an effort of the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for a first ever regional Innovation Conference, dubbed BRINK. The conference is set for November 17 at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington. BRINK is geared to small and medium-sized businesses which don't have their own employee or department devoted to innovation. The conference is designed to build specific innovation skills through workshops and community problem solving challenges. Click here for additional information and registration details.
Giuseppe's Pizza Owner Wins Pizza-Making Contest
Daren Harris, owner of Giuseppe's Pizza in Covington, recently won top prize in a contest for the best non-traditional pizza in the Midwest. It was sponsored by Presto Foods, the International Pizza Expo and Pizza Today magazine. The contest was at Belterra Casino Resort & Spa. The prize was a trip to Las Vegas to compete in the International Pizza Challenge in March.
Giuseppe's opened in March at 2607 Madison Avenue. It's open 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-midnight Friday and Saturday and noon-8 p.m. Sunday. Click here to read an article from nky.com
Legal Help for Small Businesses
from nky.cincinnati.com
Northern Kentucky University's Chase College of Law has opened a new clinic for owners of small companies and non-profits.
The clinic will allow law students to work under the supervision of attorneys to provide free legal services to organizations that otherwise wouldn't be able to afford representation.
It's designed for companies that have been in operation fewer than five years with sales of less than $100,000.
Students will draft documents and contracts and assess client needs.
For information, visit http://chaselaw.nku.edu/centers/sbnlc
Click here to read article from nky.cincinnati.com.
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Ombudsman/Community Relations 859-292-2141
News from the Neighborhoods!
Austinburg
Botany Hills (West Covington)
Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at St. John's Congregational Church at 1235 Highway Avenue. BHNA is having a Halloween Fest on Sunday, October 31 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at St. Ann's Church parking lot. There will be games, food and prizes - and a costume contest. Click here to view printable flyer. Click here to view the latest edition of The Grapevine newsletter. For additional information, contact Ray Kingsbury at 261-4053 and visit www.botanyhills.org for agendas and meeting minutes.
Eastside
Regular meetings are the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month at OASIS, Inc. at 1016 Greenup Street at 6:00 pm. Helentown Neighborhood Association meetings are on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. and are held at The Life Learning Center at the corner of 15th and Garrard Streets. Visit Helentown at www.i-neighbors.org/41011/Helentown/ or visit them on facebook by clicking here.
Kenton Hills
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 22 at 6:30 pm. This meeting will be held at 1209 Devou woods Drive. Guest speaker will be Keith Bales, Covington Code Enforcement Department Director. Social hour begins upon adjournment of the regular meeting. The Kenton Hills Walking Club meets every Monday evening in the neighborhood. Click here to contact president Joe Schamer. Click here for more Kenton Hills information. Lewisburg The next regular meeting will be Thursday, October 28. The regular monthly meetings of the Lewisburg Neighborhood Group are the 4th Thursday of each month at Prince of Peace School at St. John's Church, 625 West Pike Street at 6:30 pm. Contact lewisburg.neighborhood@gmail.com Licking Riverside
The next regular meeting will be Wednesday, October 27. Main topic will be the Emergency Cold Shleter and a tour of the facility. Visit www.lickingriverside.org for additional information. Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month. 6:30 pm is social 1/2 hour, and meetings are 7 - 8:00 pm, being held at various locations in the neighborhood. Contact Marc Hult at hult@hydrologist.com or visit www.lickingriverside.org
The Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association (HLRCA) held its September Members Meeting at the Covington Artisans Enterprise Center. Jackson Kinney, the newly appointed Director, Community Development, provided a helpful review of his initial impressions and priorities for Covington's growth, including Downtown and collaboration with other development initiatives in the region. Natalie Bowers highlighted Full Spectrum 2010 throughout October, including Art Off Pike scheduled for Oct. 5. We also had a lively discussion of traffic patterns along Route 8 through the neighborhood.
The Old Seminary Square Neighborhood Association meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, 7:00 pm, at 1026 Russell Street. For additional information, please contact Greg Paeth at gregpaeth@fuse.net.
Peaselburg
 Peaselburg residents have begun the Monday Mile walk...and had fun while getting some exercise and getting to know our neigbhors! Some of us also incorporated picking up trash and walking our dogs. A few of us begin at 5:30 at the corner of W 19th and Euclid and then walk the map and pick other neighbors up along the way. Walk it once, or as many times as you like! Walk to and from the starting point and get even more steps in. Spread the word...we look forward to seeing more people join us as we walk the Monday Mile :) Click here to view Peaselburg's Monday Mile walk map.
There will be a Carnival at Glenn O. Swing Elementary School on Friday, October 29, 5:30 - 7:30 pm.
Regular monthly meetings are the 4th Monday of each month at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. There is a block watch meeting that begins at 6:00 pm with a representative from the Police Department, and the neighborhood association meeting begins at 7:00 pm. Click here to read the latest "Goose Tracks" newsletter. You can visit us at http://www.peaselburg.org.
Residents of Mainstrasse Association (R.O.M.A.)
ROMA meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:00 pm for the block watch portion of the meeting, and 6:30 for the neighborhood association meeting. Visit the website for meeting locations. For more information, visit http://romacovington.org South Covington
Wallace Woods
Wallace Woods meetings are held the first Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at various locations in the neighborhood. Visit http://wallacewoods.org/ for more information, and to view the newsletter, "The Owl."
West Latonia Neighborhood Association
The next regular meeting will be Monday, November 22. Regular monthly meetings are held the 3rd Monday of each month at Ninth District Elementary School on Indiana Avenue at 6:30 pm. For more information about the West Latonia Neighborhood Association, visit http://westlatonia.org.
WestsideRegular monthly meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at the Center for Great Neighborhoods, 1650 Russell Street. Contact Rachel Hastings or Faye Massey at 491-2220 for additional information.
To view maps of Covington's neighborhoods, please click on the links* below:
*These are very large files and will take a few minutes to download.
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Arts District
Upcoming Items:
Saturday, October 30th 6pm-midnight
Location: Crawl begins at Molly Malone's Irish Pub
Calling all Zombies!!
Covington offers its historic downtown as a setting for a night on the town for the living dead. Kurt Strecker's brainchild brings a unique and wonderful family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween; Covington's Second Annual Zombie Crawl. Do something different this Halloween, bring the family and join in on the fun!
The Zombie Crawl is a costume-themed tour of some of Covington's galleries, bars, and other nightlife hot spots. Participants are invited to dress to kill! BeConcerned is hosting a Zombification Room for those who need a little help putting the wardrobe and make-up together. Start at Molly Malone's Irish Pub and visit five other venues, all welcoming Zombies in their own special way!
Also join our Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=151937116076
Contact us if you have any questions! 859 292 2322.
The Covington Artisans Enterprise Center
25 West 7th Street, Covington, KY 41011
Natalie Bowers, Arts District Manager
859-292-2322
nbowers@covingtonky.gov
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Recovery Zone Bond Issue for RiverCenter Upgrades
The City of Covington will put stimulus money to work at RiverCenter garage, where $1 million in repairs were started this month and another $1.6 million are planned next spring.
Work already has begun at RiverCenter. Upgrades are under way for the public plaza and stairways. Water-proofing work is also under way. Additional work will begin in the Spring on the garage's sprinkler system and elevator.
Cincinnati-area counties received more than $130 million in Recovery Zone bond allocations, including $6.7 million in Kenton County.
Click here to read an article from the Business Courier, which includes a link from the article to additional information about Recovery Zone bonds. For additional information, call 292-2160. |
 Hotel and Motel Fire Safety
When traveling, it is important to become familiar with your surroundings. The United States Fire Administration would like you to review the following safety tips to assist you in preparing for fire safe traveling.
Plan Ahead
- When making your reservations, ask if the hotel or motel has smoke detectors and fire sprinklers.
- When traveling, take a flashlight with you.
- Read the fire evacuation plan carefully. If one is not posted in your room, request one from the front desk.
- Locate the two exits from your room.
- Count the number of doors between your room and the exits. This will assist you in the need of an emergency evacuation.
- Locate the fire alarms on your floor.
- Never smoke in bed.
Life Safety Steps
- If the fire is in your room, get out quickly. Close the door, sound the alarm and notify the front desk.
- Always use a stairwell, never an elevator. The elevator could stop at the floor of the fire.
- If the fire is not in your room, leave if it is safe to do so. Be sure to take your room key with you in case fire blocks your escape and you need to re-enter your room.
- To check the hallway for fire, touch the door with the back of your hand to test the temperature. If the door is cool, get low to the floor, brace your shoulder against the door and open it slowly. Be ready to close it quickly if there are flames on the other side. Crawl low in the smoke to the nearest exit; the freshest air is near the floor.
- If your room door is hot, do not open it. Instead, seal the door with wet towels or sheets. Turn off the fans and air conditioners. Call the fire department to give your location. Signal from your window.
Hotel and Motel Fire Safety List
The Hotel and Motel Fire Safety Act of 1990 was passed into law by Congress to save lives and protect property by promoting fire and life safety in hotels, motels and other places of public accommodation. The law mandates that Federal employees on travel must stay in public accommodations that adhere to the life safety requirements in the legislation guidelines, those being:
- hard-wired, single-station smoke detectors in each guestroom in accordance with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 72; and
- an automatic sprinkler system, with a sprinkler head in each guest room in compliance with NFPA standards 13 or 13R. Properties three stories or lower in height are exempt from the sprinkler requirement.
The Hotel-Motel List isn't just for Federal employees! USFA encourages the traveling public to use the list when making reservations for lodging accommodations, be they for business or pleasure.
For more information contact: The Covington Fire Department at 431-0462
Click here to view the latest edition of the Fire Department Newsletter. |
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Human Resources Department |
Employment Applications are now accepted on line for all open positions in the new Career Center. In addition to on-line applications, prospective candidates can set up a search agent to notify them when a position becomes available by email - so you never have to miss an opportunity.
The Career Center is accessible through the City of Covington website using the JOBS tab. If you don't have home computer, there is a computer in the Human Resources Department that is available for application purposes. The Kenton County Library system offers internet access from library computers and are free to the public.
If you are unable to use any of the resources listed above, please contact our office at 859-292-2161 for alternative arrangements.
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Important Telephone Numbers
Emergencies 911
Non-emergencies (859) 292-2222
Chief's Office (859) 292-2220
Patrol Watch Commander (859) 292-2258
Criminal Investigations (859) 292-2234
Traffic Section (859) 292-2226
Records Section (859) 292-2230
Community Outreach (859) 292-2256
"TIPS" (anonymous reports of crime) (859) 491-8477 |
 Licking River Greenway VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY!
Would you like to get your hands dirty and make a difference at the same time?
The Covington Recreation Department is currently seeking volunteers to serve as habitat restoration stewards for the Licking River Greenway Initiative. Volunteers would work along the Licking River removing invasive species, replanting native plants and litter pickup.
The city is working with the Northern Kentucky University Center for Applied Ecology to teach these key volunteers how to properly manage vegetation along the river. Whether you can join us for just a day or would like to become a steward of the Licking River Greenway, please contact the Recreation Department at 859-292-2151 or recreation@covingtonky.gov.
Click here to view the latest edition of the Licking River Greenway Newsletter.
For more information on any of these events or any recreation questions, please call 859-292-2151.
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Contact Information
Administrative Personnel
Mayor & Commissioners Office
292-2127
Larry Klein, City Manager
292-2160
Larisa Sims, Assistant City Manager
292-2160
Keith Bales, Code Enforcement Director
292-2323
Tom Logan, Department of Public Improvements Director
292-2112
Jackson Kinney, Community Development Department Director
292-2163
Bob Due, Finance Director
292-2175
Mark Young, Fire Chief
431-0462
Aaron Wolfe-Bertling, Executive Director, Community Housing Resource Group
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 / Community Relations / Neighborhood Services
292-2141
Lee Russo, Police Chief
292-2220
Natalie Gardner, Recreation Director
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 COVINGTON INDEPENDENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS
KET/PBS helps Sixth District School focus on literacy
Schoolchildren and their families at Sixth District Elementary School in Covington are expecting a visit from Princess Pea and Whyatt, characters from Super Why!, the animated PBS television series that helps young children learn key reading skills.
KET/PBS is sponsoring the characters' appearance during the school's Family Night, 5:30 to 7 p.m., Thurs., Oct. 28 and will give each child a book. The focus of the get-together is literacy.
After a dinner and session with Princess Pea and Whyatt, children and their families will divide into primary and intermediate groups to view grade appropriate videos and visit festive literacy skill building activity stations.
During the Family Night festivities Gateway Community & Technical College, Sixth District School's B.E.S.T. (Business Education Success Team) Partner is sponsoring a session on Trick or Treat safety. For information call the school's Family Resource Center, (859) 292-5819, ext. 31065.
Fall Festivals in Covington Schools
Two festivals are taking place in Covington Independent Public Schools on Fri., Oct. 29.
A festival for the preschool set is 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Fri., Oct. 29 on the playground of the James. E. Biggs Early ChildhoodEducationCenter, 1124 Scott Blvd. in Covington.
The school's Fall Fest Family Fun Night for preschoolers and their families will feature pony cart rides, a clown, balloon animals, games, food and more. Children are encouraged to wear costumes. Entry is free. For information call the school's FamilyResourceCenter at (859) 292-5895, Ext. 31707
Glenn O. Swing Elementary Schools' Fall Fest is from 5 to 7 p.m. at the school, 501 W. 19th St. in Covington. Fall Fest welcomes students and their families from Glenn O. Swing and the surrounding community.
Fall Fest features games, food, raffles, prizes, and a safe and healthy Halloween alternative activity - a haunted hallway sponsored by the PTO. Fall Fest is a fundraiser for the Glenn O. Swing Elementary School Activity Fund. Advance tickets for games and activities are five for a dollar and available at school starting Oct. 18. Tickets purchased the night of the festival are four for a dollar.
The School Activity Fund supports incentives for academic achievement and school-wide assemblies. The Fall Fest is sponsored in part by Center for Great Neighborhoods Place Matters. For information call the school's FamilyResourceCenter at (859) 292-5821, Ext. 31230.
Partner Partners in Prevention Monthly Meeting
Holmes student draws John Wall, makes Sports Illustrated
James Bolden's drawing of John Wall, the former University of Kentucky basketball star and No. 1 pick by the Washington Wizards in this year's NBA draft, has been published in this month's issue of Sports Illustrated for Kids. Click here to read an article from nky.com
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EXPERIENCE SHAKESPEARE AT GATEWAY COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE IN OCTOBER
Student and community audiences can experience Shakespeare during a performance at Gateway Community and Technical College in October.
Hamlet arrives just in time for Halloween. A performance of Shakespeare's masterpiece Hamlet will be performed Friday, Oct. 29, from 11 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. in Room E101 at the Student Services Center on Gateway's Edgewood Campus, 790 Thomas More Parkway. The performance is sponsored by the Gateway English Department and the Arts and Humanities Division.
For more information, contact Melissa Fry at (859) 442-1179 or melissa.fry@kctcs.edu.
GATEWAY'S WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS DIVISION CONDUCTS HR WORKSHOP
The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College, in partnership with the Northern Kentucky Society of Human Resource Management, will offer a Human Resources Strategic Management and Communication Workshop in November.
The workshop on Thursday, Nov. 4, is divided into morning and afternoon sessions. The 8 a.m. to noon session, facilitated by Janet Crocetti, focuses on speaking to influence others and will teach speaking techniques and strategies that achieve business results.
The 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. session, facilitated by Andrew Clepper, SPHR, addresses the strategic process and the strategic contribution of the human resources function. The workshop is pre-approved for Strategic Credit by the Human Resources Certification Institute.
The registration deadline is Oct. 29. To register or receive more information, contact Regina Schadler, (859) 442-1170 or regina.schadler@kctcs.edu. GATEWAY OFFERS PLUMBING CEU COURSES THIS FALL The Workforce Solutions Division of Gateway Community and Technical College is offering continuing education courses for journeyman and master plumbers between now and Thanksgiving. Four classes will be conducted November 20. They are Lead Awareness, 8 a.m. to noon; 2010-2011 Continuing Education, 8 a.m. to noon; Asbestos Awareness, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.; and Business Finance, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. The lead and asbestos classes are safety-approved. The registration deadline is Nov. 17. The courses will be offered on Saturdays at the Classroom and Training Building on Gateway's Boone Campus, 500 Technology Way, Florence. Each of the four-hour courses costs $60, which includes lunch. The campus offers free parking.
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The 2011 Architecture of Covington Calendar is now available. It may be purchased from your neighborhood association representatives, or online by clicking on the link below. It features beautiful photos of distinct architecture in Covington.
Photos for this year's CNC Calendar were taken by Covington students who took part in a digital photography summer camp at the Center for Great Neighborhoods. The workshop was taught by photographer Matt Steffen (eninproductions.com) and funded by the Carol Ann and Ralph V. Haile, Jr/US Bank Foundation and the Fine Arts Fund as part of the Arts in My Own Back Yard Program.
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Progress with Preservation
Next meeting: November 1, 2010
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: Molly Malone's Irish Pub, 112 East 4th Street, Covington
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The seasonal flu vaccine is available by appointment at the Health Department's four county health centers. Cost for the vaccine is $25. Medicare and Medicaid is accepted.
The Covington center is located at:
Kenton County Health Center
2002 Madison Avenue, Covington, KY 41014 859.431.3345
Click here for more information. Call the flu information line at 859.392.0678 or visit Flu.gov |
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The Covington Business Council Foundation Annual Awards Program
Wednesday, November 10, 2010 5:30 p.m.
The Carnegie Visual and Performing ArtsCenter
1028 Scott Boulevard
Covington, KY
 5:30 pm - Cocktails & Hors d'oeuvres
6:30 pm - Awards Ceremony
8:00 pm - After Party at Chez Nora
The honorees:
New Business: Ruttle & Neltner Florists
Established Business: Chez Nora
Community Leader: Richard Kern
Founders Award: Rhonda Whitaker, Duke Energy
Arts Award: Ralph Drees, Kenton County Judge Executive
Green Award: Mackey Advisory Team
For additional information or to make reservations, call 431-1500.
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Adoption and Foster Care
 At any given time in Northern Kentucky, there are around 900 children in out of home care, including foster care and residential living. Now more than ever, the need for loving families is so crucial. Of the 900 children in care, more than 40% are from Kenton County, and of these children, 94 of them are from Covington. There are only five Covington foster homes currently, so many children enter foster homes outside of their own city. Too many children have to leave everything they know - their family, friends, school and neighborhood. This is where we need your help as these children could be the bright future of Covington if we offer the support of a safe and nurturing home within the city of Covington.  Many people want to make a difference in the life of a child but don't know how or if they can. If you have an income to meet your own needs, we will reimburse you for monthly foster care expenses, and people can be single, married, widowed or divorced and still qualify. Support services are available to help families with medical coverage and daycare assistance for children in care. Free training and paperwork is offered to those who wish to discover if fostering and adopting is the right choice for them. There are other ways to help children besides fostering and adopting. Mentoring and other volunteer programs can provide kids and adults time to work together to enhance social skills, self esteem and school performance. If you are interested in finding out how you can make a difference, please contact the State of Kentucky's Foster Care and Adoption Information Line at (859) 292-6632, ext. 231.
New Beginnings Family Services
New Beginnings Family Services would like to inform residents of Northern Kentucky of the need that exists for 'therapeutic' foster care services for children removed from their homes, due to neglect and/or abuse. We are nearly 12 years old, have offices in several other areas of the state, and we are trying to establish a toe-hold in this area. Therapeutic means these children receive much more intense services than 'regular' foster care. We provide therapy, multiple monthly visits and contact with our foster parents and children, support groups, and 24 hour on-call service. We pay our foster parents twice a month, and the children all have health insurance. If you are, or if you know of someone, interested in providing a home for a child, please email or phone us immediately. Please phone Mr. Ron Hamm, our Foster Parent Trainer/Recruiter at: 859-361-8963. Or, email him at: rhamm@nbfs-ky.com.
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 October at the Covington Library 502 Scott Boulevard (859) 962-4060
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 A Global Affair Opens at The Carnegie
The Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center's Gallery Season continues with the opening of A Global Affair . The exhibition will feature the works of Art Quilters Anonymous, which includes artists Barb Bruser, Sandy Ciolino, Casey Collier, Cris Fee, Barbara Green, Carrye Kearns, Nancy Sullivan Morgan, Vickye Payton, Robbie Porter, Ann Reed, Betsy Ellen Terrill, Lynn Ticotsky, as well as artists Petra Kralickova, Stefan Chinov, Yvonne van Eijden, Andrea Kay and 2010 Kentucky Governor's School for the Arts participant Charlie Goering. The exhibition will be on display through Tuesday, November 23, 2010.
 Carnegie to Host Halloween Concert Amid Allegations of Hauntings
In a century-old building long believed to house supernatural phenomena along with its performances, exhibitions, and events, four fearless musicians are daring to mount a concert as frightful as the facility and as spooky as the season.
Celebrated musical ensemble Conundrum returns to the potentially paranormal Carnegie Visual and Performing Arts Center (The Carnegie) for a program of musical tricks & treats on Thursday, October 28 at 7:30 pm. "A Conundrum Halloween" is the second performance of the 2010-11 Carnegie in Concert series.
ArtStop Artist Series - for children
Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series Workshops
Registration continues for the fall/winter session of the Scripps Howard ArtStop Artist Series. Starting October 25, ArtStop Artist Series workshops will meet once a week, for eight weeks, and offer a range of arts activities for children ages 7-15.
Workshops being offered this session include:  Let's Make a Movie Explore the many aspects of making a movie including conception, storyboarding, performing, costume, prop & scene designing & filming.
The Lunch Box
Enjoy playing with your food! Using papier-mâché techniques create the coolest lunch box, complete with a healthy lunch inside.
 Seasons in Wonderland
Discover the ever-changing seasons of an imaginary wonderland in a large, collaborative mural. Explore painting, sketching and collage.
For more information or to register, visit The Carnegie's Education page at www.thecarnegie.com or call (859) 491-2030.
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Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center
Fall schedule of classes now available.
Beautiful
COLOURSCAPES
by Ober-Rae Starr Livingstone
"Celebration"
Baker Hunt Art & Cultural Center proudly hosts the beautiful colourscapes of Ober-Ray Starr Livingston. Gallery viewing through October 28th.
2010 Northern Kentucky History, Art & Culture Lecture Series
Sponsored by The Friends of Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center and
The Kenton County Historical Society
Lectures are held on the second Sunday of the month at Baker Hunt Art and Cultural Center, 620 Greenup Street, Covington. Enter our parking lot on 7th street.
November 14th - 2:00 pm
Newport: The Prohibition Years
Jerome Gels and Mac Cooley
Click here for 2010 Schedule of Lectures
Baker Hunt 620 Greenup Street Covington, Kentucky 41011 859.431.0020 |
 Behringer Crawford Museum
Behringer-Crawford Museum's newest exhibit is a real pill!
New Exhibit Chronicles 150 Years of Community Service and the Development of Healthcare
"Here's to Your Health: the Development of Healthcare in Northern Kentucky" is Behringer-Crawford Museum's newest exhibit. From the Civil War and the formation of Covington's first hospital St. Elizabeth through today's mergers, the exhibit celebrates the many health innovations and delivery of care throughout the past century and a half. The exhibit will be on display through January 16, 2011.
Exhibit highlights include:
· The development of healthcare in Northern Kentucky from the Civil War to 2010
· A display detailing what the first hospital was like in 1861 versus today
· The history of the doctor's black bag
· Artifacts and historical objects throughout the years, such as a World War I doctor's kit and the evolution of the nursing cap
· A photographic mural of Northern Kentucky hospitals
Through information panels, photographs and intriguing medical instruments, the development of Northern Kentucky healthcare is a perfect prescription for enjoyment and education.
Click here to view printable flyer of upcoming Holiday Events!
For more information, please contact the museum at (859) 491-4003 or info@bcmuseum.org.
1600 Montague Road - Devou Park
Covington, KY
(859) 491-4003
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Color Covington! Color Covington! The Coloring Book of historic and cultural places in Covington is available! This 36-page coloring book is dedicated to teaching children and adults alike the Covington history as well as help them appreciate the beautiful historic buildings and places of Covington.
Color Covington! was funded in part by the place matters Mini-Grant Program and is a joint project between Progress with Preservation and the Historic Licking Riverside Civic Association.
Coloring Books are available for $5.00 each. Call Bud Thurman at 341-2401. |
 Experience Covington
The tour of Covington's heritage covers over 35 sites in 18 city neighborhoods, organized into six themes: faith, arts and culture, historic, architecture, "unexpected", and neighborhood tours.
An interactive kiosk, located at the downtown Covington branch of the Kenton County Public Library, 520 Scott Street, will allow residents and visitors to pick up printed copies of driving maps and neighborhood walking tours and mp3 players pre-loaded with theme-based audio tours - free of charge.
Click here to find out more!
www.experiencecovington.com
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