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City Connections
June's edition of City Connections, a news program produced by Channel 13, is now available online. Watch it now. Field Ops Honored
The City's Field Operations Department has received the Public Sector Star Award from the NC Department of Labor for its exemplary occupational safety and health programs. Read more.
Get Bike Directions with Google Maps
You can now access easy-to-follow directions for your bicycle anywhere in Greensboro using Google Maps. Enter your starting point and your destination and Google Maps will display routes based on safety, existing bicycle routes and off-road trail / greenway availability. Get more details.
VeggieFest
Enjoy locally grown produce at the Greensboro Farmers' Curb Market's VeggieFest. The event will be held Saturday, June 19, from 6 am to 12 noon at the Farmers' Market, 501 Yanceyville St. While there, be sure to stop by the Chef Showcase to enjoy healthy culinary offerings from a special guest chef. Call 336-373-2199 for more information.
Triad Commute Challenge
You still have time to take the Triad Commute Challenge. All you have to do is choose an alternative form of commuting, such as carpooling or riding the bus, once by July 10 and you could win great prizes while helping the environment. Learn more. | |
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| City Council Action Wrap-Up | Residents voice opinions on City's proposed budget.
At its June 1 meeting, Greensboro City Council held a public hearing to give residents a chance to voice their opinions about the FY 2010-11 budget. Residents expressed concerns over various proposed cuts in the upcoming budget and encouraged Council to continue funding libraries, cultural arts programs, and school crossing guards. Residents also encouraged Council to fund the Greensboro Children's Museum. Council is anticipated to vote on the budget at its June 15 meeting. Review a summary presentation of the proposed FY 2010-11 budget and browse through sections of the full document. Also, visit this website to stay informed with the budget process and remember to share your thoughts on the budget by taking this online survey. At the meeting, Council also:
- Passed a resolution urging the NC General Assembly to reject a senate bill that would limit local governments' ability to provide broadband service to residents.
- Approved a utility agreement with the North Carolina Department of Transportation for street and highway improvements to US 421 (Woody Mill Road).
To view the entire meeting or past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page. |
| Responsibility to Shift for Unpaid Water Bills | Change goes into effect July 1.
 Effective July 1, rental properties where the water account is held in the tenant's name will no longer be eligible to have a lien placed on them. Tenants will be solely responsible for unpaid water bills when the account is in their name. This resolution was passed by Greensboro City Council at its October 20, 2009 meeting. The new resolution affects rental properties that have not terminated service or had final bills mailed before July 1.
Also, beginning July 1, water deposits for residential rental properties will increase to $150, while the minimum deposits for commercial rental properties will increase to $200. The current $15 non-refundable service fee for setting up new accounts will not change. Current deposits on accounts paid before July 1 will not be increased. For more information, call 336-373-CITY (2489). |
| Apply for City Academy Today | | Applications are being accepted now through July 17.
Have you ever wondered how your local government works? Then sign-up for the City's public education program, Government Works: A City Academy, and get an inside look at the City's operations. Applications will be accepted now through July 17.
During the course of the program, which runs from September through November, participants will tour various City-owned facilities and learn how City departments operate directly from staff and through fun, hands-on exercises. Get more details and apply today by visiting City Academy's Web page or by calling 336-373-2723. |
| Greensboro Named Citizen-Engaged Community | City recognized for commitment to public's access to government information.
Greensboro, along with eight other local governments from across the US, has been designated as a Citizen-Engaged Community for 2010-2012 by the Public Technology Institute (PTI). The City was recognized for its use of multi-channel public access to its services and information. Highlighted were the City's use of Citizen Relationship/Records Management (CRM), its Contact Center (373-CITY), website ( www.greensboro-nc.gov), Interactive Voice Response and telephone systems, and mobile communications infrastructure that are used to advance new standards for citizen participation and government performance reporting. Learn more. |
| Music Center Offers Summer Camps | Camps expose children to the joys of music.
 Looking for something fun for your children to do this summer? Sign them up for the Parks and Recreation Department's City Arts Music Center's summer camps. Camps include Greensboro Youth Chorus Summer Music Camp, Percussion Explosion, Kindermusik Mondays, and Guitar Camp. All camps will be held at the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 N. Davie St. Call 336-373-2549 for more information. Also, the Parks and Recreation Department will offer a variety of camps for children this summer. Learn more by calling 336-373-2574 or by visiting Parks & Recreation's website. |
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