CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Week ending March 21, 2014

February 2014 Monthly Permit Reports

The Building Safety Division issued 114 building permits in February, with total construction for the month valued at $5,426,167. Total permit fees assessed for the month were $38,080. Permits were issued for 5 new residential projects, all single-family dwellings. Please see the attached memo, report, and summary report for more information. 

Rock Chalk Park Infrastructure Report

Please see the attached report regarding the progress and costs of the construction of infrastructure at Rock Chalk Park for December 2013. Also attached is a letter sent to Bliss Sports summarizing the criteria for infrastructure completion required for approval of a Temporary Certificate of Occupancy (TCO) permit for the Kansas Relays. Additionally, this letter outlines guidelines for acceptance of infrastructure work needed prior to completion of the project.

Residential Trash Collection Route Changes

Starting on May 6, 2014, the city’s Solid Waste Division new residential trash collection routes will begin. Half of our residential customers will be assigned a different day of the week for trash collection. The other 50% will not experience a trash day change. The goal in restructuring the residential trash routes is to create efficiencies in collection and to define route size areas that will be able to be serviced by trash and recycling trucks on the same day. Residential curbside recycling collection will begin this fall. Note: Monday will continue to be the yard waste collection day for all residential customers.

The Solid Waste Division is using a variety of communication tools to inform residential customers about the trash collection route changes. See attached overview of the communication tools with timeline and new trash route map which indicates the days for service. 

March Lawrence In Focus Now Online

The March edition of Lawrence In Focus is now online.  This month's edition of Lawrence In Focus shows the construction progress at Rock Chalk Park, the upcoming prescription drug take-back program through the Lawrence Police Department, bicycle helmet safety tips and preparing your family for severe weather. View Lawrence In Focus videos at http://www.lawrenceks.org/in-focus.

Parks and Recreation Hosts Daddy-Daughter Date Night

Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department celebrated its 12th Daddy-Daughter Date Night with a “Safari” theme on Saturday, March 1. See the attached report for more information.

2013 Annual Report for Public Safety Departments Now Available

The Police Department has released their 2013 annual report highlighting many of the changes in equipment, personnel, and operations that occurred over the year as well as honors and awards presented to staff and citizens.

The Lawrence Douglas County Fire Medical Department has also released their annual report providing a recap of the activities and accomplishments of the department in 2013.