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December 1999 PageS Centerville: Preserving the Past while Focusing on the Future Form a Partnership with... Ray DeVine One Ca/l...407-1800 www.raydevine.com ~ir MLS lB. ~1~! WM~CS[)ecialist Ice Rink Hours Parks & Recreation Michael P. Navin Chair, Parks & Rec. At the recent November 22 City Council meeting, the council endorsed a $30,000 increase in the year 2000 budget for Parks & Rec. The Parks & Rec. committee observed that while the historical $20,000 budget provided minimum funds for operating, the time is now to take proactive steps to provide the citizens of Centerville the best in city resources. At the meeting, Parks & Rec. presented a three year plan for general maintenance and improvements for our city's parks and trails. The proposed budget for the first year of the three plan was $79,500 requiring $50.000 of general city funds. Council approved our proposed budget unanimously and will include the amount of $50.000 for Parks & Rec. in upcoming final budget actions for calendar year 2000. While Parks & Rec. requested $50,000 be allocated from the city's general fund for operating purposes, the entire proposed budget for 2000 is $79,500. The committee members of Parks & Rec. developed an ambitious three plan that will greatly improve parks and trails for all users. In the year 2000, the committee wants to use $29.500 of park dedication fees to cover the costs of such things as park signage, trails, curb and gutter at Lamotte Park. and playground equip- ment for Royal Meadows park. Park dedication fees are those monies re- ceived by Parks & Rec. in lieu of land during local housing development pro- jects. Future goals for 200 I and 2002 include: . A shelter for Eagle Park . Black topping of the parking lot in Lamotte Park . Playgroun'd equipment for Lamotte Park . Tennis and basketball courts . Field lighting The Parks & Rec. Committee wel- comes your thoughts and comments. Please don't hesitate to contact mem- bers Dale Larson, Steve Brown, Doug Porter. Karla DeVine or myself for more information. Better yet, join us every first Wednesday of the month for our monthly meetings and let your voice be heard. From all of us at Parks & Rec. HAPPY HOLlDA YS!!! Weather PermittinK Mondav throuJ!h Fridav 5:00 - 9:00 P.M. Saturdav 10 A.M.- 6:00 P.M. Sundav 12:00 - 6:00 P.M. Ilours posted durinK vacation days. There is a pleasure rink and hockey rink available. The hockey schedule will be posted at the warming house. *************************.****..*********************************...*......*...........................***...........******..***........ . . . . : Winter is Here (or will be soon,!) : . . . . *.*.*.*.*.********.*.*******************************.**.***~******************.**********.********************************************** * Mailbox Snow Removal City workers do make an effon to remove snow from in front of your mailboxes. However, large snow falls make it diffi- cult, ifnot impossible for City plows to clear mailboxes well enough for letter carriers to deliver mail. City crews will continue to do the best they can, but residents are ultimately responsible to keep mailboxes clear to ensure mail delivery. * Keep Fire Hydrants Free of Snow Please help Centerville by keeping fire hydrants free from snow. The public works department appreciates your help in re- moving snow from around fire hydrants located near your home, * Sidewalk Snow Removal Ordinance #49 requires all owners of property in the City of Centerville to provide for the removal of snow, ice, dirt, debris, litter, branches and other obstructions or accumulation of materials from all public sidewalks adjacent to their property within 24 hours. * City Snow Removal The City Council has adopted a snow removal policy. Snow plowing operations will not generally be considered for a snow- fall of less than I 1/2 inches. "Snow Plow Routes" will be plowed first. These are high volume streets which connect major sec- tions of the City and provide access for emergency services. * Keep Snow Off Streets A reminder: It is against the state law to deposit snow, slush or ice in the street. It can cause hazardous driving and walking conditions for vehicular and pedestrian traffic. ~ Printed on Recycled Paper ~