Insight: From the desk of Wayne A. Cauthen

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A Monthly Message to Residents

Nov. 16, 2006

Dear resident:

Photo of Wayne A. Cauthen Welcome to November's update on City events and services. Thank you for your interest and support of our city.

City sets second fall leaf and brush pickup
The City is adding a second fall pickup of leaves and brush between Thanksgiving and Christmas to better serve residents' needs in light of the warmer fall temperatures this year that have kept leaves on the trees longer. Put your paper sacks of leaves and small bundles of brush on the curb for collection. If your trash day is:

Monday, put your leaves and brush out by 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27
Tuesday, put your leaves and brush out by 7 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27
Wednesday, put your leaves and brush out by 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4
Thursday, put your leaves and brush out by 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11
Friday, put your leaves and brush out by 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18.

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Neighborhood Improvement Program helps communities
Residents can work to improve their communities through the City's Neighborhood Improvement Program. The program coordinates City services like crime and fire prevention, home repair assistance and other public infrastructure repairs. It also helps the selected neighborhood organizations partner with the City to find corporate and foundation sponsors. The program's new director, Deletta Dean, has helped put together educational workshops, a leadership committee and is securing new partnerships to ensure the program's success in these neighborhoods. Learn more.

Voters approve light rail in Nov. 7 election
By approving light rail, the voters have made it clear they want more options in transportation in Kansas City. However, the approved plan is unrealistic. Mayor Kay Barnes and I are dedicated to moving forward and pursuing a viable light rail plan. The City Council will decide in January what further action to take or whether the next City Council should consider the issue.

Fire inspection fees to come from City's general fund
On Nov. 7, the Kansas City Fire Department asked voters to approve a proposal to re-align fire permit fees and establish a fire inspection fee. The combined fees would have generated the $2.1 million needed to support the City’s Fire Prevention Program, which includes fire inspections, fire investigations and public education. However, voters turned down the proposal. The Fire Department will continue to collect for permits, generating $900,000 in revenue; the remaining $1.2 million to fund the Fire Prevention Program will now come from the City’s general fund.

North American leaders to gather in Kansas City
Business, political and economic development leaders from Mexico, the United States and Canada are gathering in our city this month. The second annual North America Works Conference will focus on key issues that affect North American competitiveness and entrepreneurial development. Learn more and register online.

As always, I appreciate your feedback as a citizen. 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.

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