Anaheim Presents Mid-Year Budget Priorities that Invest in our Neighborhoods!

Earlier this month, a mid-year budget update was presented to the City Council via a public workshop providing the community with information on our positive financial outlook.  Next week, the City Council is anticipated to take formal action on the following recommended mid-year budget appropriations that seek to further enhance our neighborhoods.

Mid-year budget priorities include:
  • Sidewalk Maintenance- $550,000 to repair sidewalks and curbs.
  • Fire Stations- $8.2 million to include the addition of a new fire station and relocation of another that will improve response times.
  • Library Renovations- $500,000 in addition to the $850,000 allocated previously to enhance both the Euclid and Sunkist libraries. 
  • Neighborhood Street Improvements- $9.3 million to address street enhancements including, concrete, slurry and pavement. 
To learn more or to view the workshop, click here. 
                                                                                                                       
           
             
      

La Palma Dog Park Opening Saturday, March 7


Join us as we celebrate the opening of the City's first Dog Park on Saturday, March 7 at 10:00 am located at 1151 N. Anaheim Boulevard. Bring your dog and the entire family out to experience the fun-filled activities planned during the morning. To learn more about upcoming park openings and enhancements, including the location of the second dog park in Anaheim, click here.

 

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Haskett Library

 

Celebrate Chinese New Year at the Haskett Branch Library on Thursday, February 19 at 3:30 pm! Come enjoy an afternoon with Vanguards Lion Dance Team who will present a traditional Lion Dance and share all about Asian culture and tradition. To see a full listing of events at your local library, click here .

March 21 Semper 5K Run/Walk Benefits Marines & Sailors


On Saturday, March 21, the second annual Semper 5K Run/Walk will be held at Sycamore Park. Lace up your shoes and participate in the race which benefits the Marines and Sailors of the 13th MEU. After the race, participants can check out the food booths and bid on exciting items at the silent auction. To register, click here. 

                                                                                                                       
          
            
          

Brookhurst Community Center has New Flooring!


The 16,000 square-foot banquet facility recently replaced its original flooring. The removal of the old flooring, which was cracking and splintering, was replaced with a new hardwood floor for residents to enjoy.  The new beautiful hardwood floors are the perfect enhancement to wedding receptions, dances and trade shows. To learn more about activities at the Center, click here. 

New Program Aimed at Improving School Traffic Safety


The Anaheim Police Department is working with Anaheim schools to reduce serious injury and pedestrian related traffic collisions with their new Traffic Safety Program. Remember, these simple tips can prevent serious injury: use a crosswalk when crossing the street and look both ways! To stay up to date with police programs, click here.

Fun on Wheels Free After School Program for Children 


The City provides a free mobile program that brings homework assistance directly into neighborhoods for children, ages 5 and older. The Fun on Wheels Mobile Recreation Program is a drop-in program that offers fitness, art enrichment and resources. No registration is needed, children can drop in during a variety of times. To find out the locations and times, click here. 
Let's Do Our Part- Save Water!
Did you know, an average household uses about half of their water on their outdoor landscape? Anaheim Public Utilities is encouraging all of our customers to cut back on their watering schedules. To encourage customers to take action, Anaheim Public Utilities offers a number of outdoor rebates, including the popular turf removal program. Leading by example, Public Utilities recently completed a large-scale turf removal at the City's largest electric substation, Lewis Substation, located in central Anaheim. Nearly 14,000 square feet of grass was replaced with low water use plants and mulch, which will result in a water savings of 180,000 gallons per year. To learn about the incentives and rebate programs, visit www.anaheim.net/savewater. 
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