Dear resident:
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Satisfaction with City services rises
Residents are more satisfied with City services, according to the Kansas City Citizen Survey Report that was released by the City Auditor's Office. These nine areas saw a significant percentage of improvements: quality of parks and recreation programs and facilities, maintenance of streets, water quality, customer services, communications, stormwater management, public health services, traffic flow and convention facilities. Read the entire report.
May 1 marks start of 2007-2008 fiscal year
The $1.2 billion budget for the 2007-2008 fiscal year increases funding for programs to help improve neighborhoods and housing, provide more funding for capital maintenance, increase youth programs and strengthen crime prevention. Read the adopted budget.
CIMO finalist for Innovations in Government Awards
Earlier this week, I spoke to academics and policy specialists at Harvard University about the success of our Capital Improvements Management Office. The presentation was part of the competition surrounding the Ash Institute for Democratic Governance and Innovation awards. CIMO was named a semifinalist for one of its seven Innovations in Government Awards. More
Prepare for wet weather
The City has been holding meetings to show residents what they can do to help improve water quality and reduce flooding. The Wet Weather Solutions Program is designed to address problems that stem from too much water, which may cause floods, property damage and impact our sanitary sewer system. Input from residents is vital as we work to remedy the situation. More
Residents can do their part to reduce flooding and sewer overflows with a few steps:
Violence intervention and prevention initiative
In an effort to find innovative approaches to reduce violence in our community, the City created a program that empowers people to peacefully resolve conflicts. The Community Mediation Program provides residents in targeted areas the tools to effectively solve problems and use peaceful negotiation tactics, rather than resorting to guns and violence. This program can help people create a stronger, healthier community.
Orange barrel season gets under way
As warmer temperatures arrive, the City can begin to work on projects that are significantly limited by colder weather. Known unofficially as "Orange Barrel Season," spring is when many capital improvements projects shift into high gear throughout the city. The following Public Works Department programs are already under way:
- PIAC approved sidewalk construction
- Street resurfacing and maintenance (list of streets)
- Repainting of markings on about 80 percent of the City's streets.
Drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians are reminded to use caution in areas adjacent to active construction sites. Conditions in these areas can change rapidly, which may expose people to unexpected dangerous situations.
Find out more about the Public Works Department.
As always, I appreciate your feedback. Please feel free to e-mail questions and comments to my office at Insight@kcmo.org.
Sincerely,
Wayne A. Cauthen, City Manager
City of Kansas City, Mo. |
