| Weekly Update to City Council from the City Manager March 15, 2009 |
| Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:53:49 AM - Middletown Ohio |
 Stimulus Funding Received to date: $4,375,000
GREAT NEWS for our community! Thanks to our Engineering Staff and our Transit Staff, Dave Duritsch and Steve Murphy for pursuing the stimulus funds. We have many millions of dollars of projects in requests pending with various agencies. To date we have received funding for the following projects, (funded with federal dollars with no local match required):
Street Resurfacing:
Sutphin from Central to Grand - $750,000
University from Reinartz to Breiel - $2,250,000
Transit:
LTV Vehicles - $150,000
Preventative Maintenance - $275,000
Bus Lift/Hoist - $52,000
Bus Wash Facility - $360,000
Transit Garage Rehabilitation – $170,000
Transfer Station Rehabilitation - $20,000
Vehicle Rehab/Maintenance - $230,000
ADA Para-transit Service - $118,000
Street Resurfacing Projects Abound
The stimulus funds for street resurfacing are in addition to the projects already slated for 2009 – N. Breiel resurfacing and the $150M I-75, SR 122 widening project (our portion $6M).
Pothole Season
We will again be hiring a contractor to assist with street repairs as soon as the weather breaks. To report potholes: www.cityofmiddletown.org or call 727-3691 (Option 2)
Swimming Pool Operating and Maintenance Funds Needed
A reminder that we have the operating funds for the pool through 2009, but do not have maintenance funds for 2009. I believe that we spent about $15,000 in 2008 for maintenance activities. If we are going to keep the pool open beyond 2009, we will need a major push and funding source for both operations and maintenance.
Code Enforcement Property Maintenance
We are sending out well over 1,000 letters to property owners – both residential and businesses – asking for their help in maintaining their property. In some cases, the city may have some funds to assist owners. Staff is also working with local businesses that provide supplies for home repair for reduced costs on paint and other maintenance items for city residents and businesses. This program will be rolled out over the next month.
AK Blast Furnace Repair
AK will be performing blasts to clean the blast furnace. They are taking advantage of the down time to do the necessary maintenance and repairs to the structure. This will occur the last week of March. AK staff is working with our police and fire staff to firm up the project and notify the public surrounding the site.
New Fire Recruits
MFD welcomes four new Firefighters David Shaw, Brendan Harnish, Zach Bernard and Landen Richey. Last week they worked a 40 hour schedule to accomplish a Rookie Class/Orientation. They will begin responding to emergency calls this week. Their hiring brings the department to full authorized strength…infusing new energy and allowing the department to operate in the most cost effective manner.
Volunteer Victim Advocates Needed
Victim Advocates are needed for the Middletown Municipal Court. Eighteen hours of training and a background check are required. An informational session will be held on Tuesday, March 24th at 6:30 p.m. in the Police Training room, Lower Level, City Building. Enter through the Police Department. Applications will be available. You can also indicate your interest by calling the Advocate Office at 425-7825.
Upcoming Events
March 17 City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
March 19 Tree Commission Meeting, Noon, Miami University, Middletown Levey Hall Room 108
March 19 Small Business Development Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Butler Tech
March 20 First Day of Spring
March 26 Middletown CVB meeting, 4:30 p.m., Conference Room 2C
March 31 Small Business Development Workshop, 6:00 p.m., Chamber of Commerce
April 2 Chamber Monthly business luncheon, 11:45 a.m., Senior Citizens Building
April 6 Park Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Conference Room 2C
April 7 City Council Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Council Chambers
April 10 Good Friday, City Building Closed
April 14 Board of Health Meeting, 7:30 a.m., Conference Room 2C
April 15 Planning Commission Meeting, 6:30 p.m., Council Chambers
Links for additional information:
City Manager’s Weekly Update: www.cityofmiddletown.org
Middletown Community Calendar: http://www.calendarwiz.com/middletowncalendar
Pothole Patrol: www.cityofmiddletown.org or call 727-3691 (Option 2)
Have a great week! Judy
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