CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Week ending April 10, 2015

February 2015 Monthly Building Permit Report:

The Building Safety Division issued 132 building permits in February, with total construction for the month valued at $50,091,277.  Total permit fees assessed for the month were $109,821.  Permits were issued for fifteen (15) new residential projects, including eight (8) single-family dwellings, six (6) duplex, and one (1) mixed use building with 237 dwelling units.   Staff Report Monthly Report Year to Date Report

March 2015 Monthly Building Permit Report:

The Building Safety Division issued 195 building permits in March, with total construction for the month valued at $27,746,116.  Total permit fees assessed for the month were $114,350.  Permits were issued for nineteen (19) new residential projects, including sixteen (16) single-family dwellings, two (2) duplexes, and one (1) mixed use building with 114 dwelling units.   Staff Report Monthly Report Year to Date Report

Sidewalk Dining & Hospitality License Courtesy Notification:

In April, Planning and Development Services will complete its semi-annual inspection of downtown sidewalk dining and hospitality establishments.  In order for establishments to have the necessary information to plan effectively and understand all compliance measures before, during, and after the inspection process, staff has mailed a courtesy letter to all license holders on file with the City Clerk’s office advising them of the inspection and its components.  Inspections are required per Ordinance No. 8831 to ensure the protection of health, safety and welfare of sidewalk dining patrons.

Compost/Woodchip Sale and Electronic Recycling Events upcoming:

The compost and woodchip sale and electronic recycling events are coming up:

· Compost and Woodchip Sale Event – Saturday, April 18, 2015

Facility at 1420 E 11^th St. (two blocks east of 11^th and Haskell Avenue) from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

City will load by tractor into pickup trucks and trailers.

Cost: $10 per bucket load which is equivalent to 2 cubic yards. CASH only.

· Electronic Recycling Event – Saturday, May 2, 2015

KU Park and Ride east lot (Clinton Parkway and Crestline Drive) from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Recycling fee applies for televisions. No charge for other electronics.

More information on all events at www.LawrenceRecycles.org.

Spring Break Camp gets kids involved:

Both Holcom Park Recreation Center and East Lawrence Recreation Center hosted Spring Break Camps March 16‐20. Kids participated in structured activities, games, arts and crafts and field trips.  See attached report for more information.

Sports Pavilion Lawrence Holds Wheelchair Basketball Tournament:

The first Kansas Wheelhawks Invitational Wheelchair Basketball Tournament was held at the end of March at Sports Pavilion Lawrence. Four teams participated from the surrounding metropolitan areas.  See attached report for more information.

Parks & Recreation Underwater Eggstravaganza:

The Underwater Eggstravaganza was held the first weekend of April and saw more than 40 kids.  See attached report for more information.