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City Connections is not only an e-newsletter, but it's also a show! As Channel 13's newest monthly program, City Connections brings you timely information about what's going on in our City. Watch the premiere episode now. The Women's ACC Tournament is coming to Greensboro. Get close to the action March 5-8 at the Greensboro Coliseum. Purchase tickets at ticketmaster.com and all Ticketmaster outlets, or by calling the Coliseum box office at 800-745-3000. The City has begun providing trash and recycling collection service to the Central Business District seven days per week. The new collection schedule provides service in the morning and in the evening. The change was made to meet the increased demands of the growing downtown area, as well as to accommodate businesses that remain open until 5 pm and later. Residents are invited to attend a community meeting to review plans and provide input on landscaping changes to Festival Park. The meeting will be held on Monday, February 23 from 4-5:30 pm in the Cultural Center Boardroom, 200 N. Davie St., Level 1. |
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up |
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City makes utility agreement with GTCC.
At its meeting on Tuesday, February 17, City Council voted 7-0 to approve a utility agreement with Greensboro Technical Community College (GTCC) to extend water and sewer services to its northwest campus. Councilmen Robbie Perkins and Zack Matheny abstained from voting because of conflicts of interest.
GTCC is asking the City to extend utilities to its new 97-acre campus located along NC 68 at Leabourne Road just south of the Town of Oak Ridge by late 2011. The campus will be used to expand the school's logistics training programs. The first phase of the project represents a $75 million investment and once complete, will employ 80 faculty and staff and serve 1,100 students.
To fund the project, the County will contribute $2.8 million, with $1.8 million coming from the joint City/County water sewer trust fund and, and the City will contribute $2 million. The City proposes to get its funds by pulling $1 million from the Water Resources Department's water and infrastructure fund and $1 million from an economic development bond.
Before Council formally decides on using funds from the economic development bond, a public hearing will be held to get input from residents. That hearing will be held at Council's March 3 meeting.
At the February 17 meeting, Council also:
- Voted to ask the N.C. General Assembly to restore the protest petition to residents of Greensboro.
- Rescheduled a rezoning hearing, at the request of the developer, to March 3. The developer requested the change to allow more multi-family residential units at the corner of South Elam Avenue and Spring Garden Street.
- Scheduled a Council Briefing on Tuesday, February 24, at 3 pm in the Plaza Level Conference Room, Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington St. The public is welcome to attend.
To view the entire meeting or past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page. |
| Stay Informed about the City's FY2009-10 Budget |
| Tell us what you think at upcoming community meetings.
City Council and City staff invite you to attend one of a series of community conversations on the City of Greensboro's budget. A meeting will be held in each Council district to give you a chance to offer your ideas on the relative value of City services. Review meeting dates and times. Also, visit the City's Budget Process page for more information. |
| Assistant City Manager Westmoreland Accepts Role at NCDOT |
Interim ACM for Economic Development named.
Jim Westmoreland, the City of Greensboro's Assistant City Manager for Economic Development, has accepted the role of Deputy Secretary for Transit with the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT). Westmoreland joined the City in 1996 and was named assistant city manager in December 2008. His last day with the City will be
February 27.
Due to the City's current hiring freeze, City Manager Mitchell Johnson will postpone appointing a replacement for Westmoreland. In the meantime, Johnson has selected Housing and Community Development Director Andy Scott to serve as Interim Assistant City Manager for Economic Development.
Scott brings much experience to his new role. Prior to his service in Greensboro, he worked in private development with a major consulting firm in Atlanta, Ga. and for the cities of Memphis and Chattanooga, Tenn. |
| Congratulations to GPD's 89th Recruit Class |
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Congratulations to the Greensboro Police Department's (GPD) 89th recruit class for the successful completion of basic training. Graduation was held Thursday, February 19, at Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown. Watch Pt. 1 and Pt. 2 of the graduation online. Join us in welcoming them to our city! |
| City Seeks to Keep Greensboro Moving with Economic Stimulus Program |
| After resolving to support federal economic stimulus projects, the City establishes its list of priority projects.
In an economic climate where it seems more jobs are being lost than created, state and local governments across the nation are partnering with the federal government to address the situation and develop solutions. One way being pursued by many governments is the creation of economic stimulus projects designed to save or create jobs, while rebuilding infrastructure, improving schools and reducing dependence on oil. Greensboro is one such municipality seeking to take this route. City Council has resolved to support federal economic stimulus projects and has established its own list of 62 stimulus priority projects. Projects included on the list are road improvements, upgrades to local dams and funds to purchase hybrid buses. With these projects, the City is hoping to keep people working, pump dollars back into the local economy and upgrade government buildings, transportation and roadways. The City, with support from City Council, is prepared to work with state and federal representatives to pursue available funding. Stay informed about the City's efforts by visiting its Economic Stimulus Program page. |
| Barber Park Getting Revamped |
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Construction at local park will begin soon.
Barber Park is getting a makeover! Improvements include a new concession stand, picnic shelters and restrooms, as well as increased parking. A water playground called a "spraypark" will also be incorporated into the new design. Bar Construction Company expects to complete the project in six to nine months.
While construction is underway, the public is invited to enjoy sections of the park that are open including the Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion, disc golf course and walking paths. For more information, call Eddie Pugh, Barber Park's manager, at 373-5892.
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