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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/12/2008� B A K E R S F I E L D CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE MEMORANDUM , �� Deceml TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council i� FROM: Alan Tandy, City Manager / SUBJECT: Generallnformation � �' 1. Congratulations to Pam McCarthy! She has fulfilled all the requirements c Municipal Clerk Academy of the International Institute of Municipal Cle earned the prestigious MMC designation. Reaching the Master Mur certification requires dedication and persistence. Approximately 5% of Cii reach this goal. Pam has joined an elite group of City Clerks in C� worldwide. To share some trivia with you: • There are just over 10,000 members belonging to the Internationa Municipal Clerks. • California with nearly 900 members in IIMC has 60 MMCs, of which Pa • In total, the US has 693 MMCs, Canada has 6, and there is 1 MMC ovE 2. As you have probably seen in the media, there is talk of an interruption to capital projects due to the State's fiscal crisis. CalTrans believes Fedei (TRIP) will not be impacted because these funds can only be used t implementing agencies for specific projects identified in SAFETEA-LU. � impact on STIP or the Westside Parkway is less clear — we continue information On a related note, ED/CD checked with the I-Bank on the status of complete the Mill Creek project in relationship to the current challenges w bond market. The bond proceeds from I-Bank are isolated from State bo and invested with a trustee on behalf of the investors. 3. We are told that it is likely the County will make some minor changes t Impact Fee schedules we adopted. Should that prove true and if tr January, we would have to repeat the adoption process with the revisions 4. The budget work to adjust for declining revenues is still underway and Honorable Mayor and City Council December 12, 2008 Page 2 placing the water flow controls, lining the canal and putting in boulders frc Ave to Golden State. Bid documents are also being prepared on thE lighting, etc. similar to what has been done in Central Park. Aera Park: Landscaping of the parking lots and along Jewetta is stah continue through early spring. The contractor selected by Bakersfielc Baseball has begun construction on the restrooms and concession ; irrigation construction is a City project, and it is also underway. Mesa Marin: The contract for the concession/restroom facility, four softb� utilities and some electrical work will be on the January 14t" Council A estimate that construction will begin in February. Sports Villaqe: Advertisements for bids on Phase I, which will includE complex, should start in February, with award of the construction contract in April. Underground utility continues and should be completed i Construction on the Ashe Road improvements is scheduled to start in F the Gosford Road improvements will begin mid-year. Kern River Upland and River Edqe Restoration Project: Advertisement for project is now scheduled for March, with contract award in April. We exE project will take about a year to complete, with the facility opening to the spring of 2010. You will also see a dramatic change in the look of California Ave near "N" ; the walls on the new theater have gone up! 6. Enclosed is a letter from the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control Di the City Council to appoint a Councilmember to a newly created valley-� City Selection Committee. This would be a positive for the new Vice Mayc nomination on at the first meeting in January. 7. The next relocation of staff to City Hall North will take place starting next majority of the City Clerk's operation (excluding Pam McCarthy and RobE will be moving to the first floor. The City Manager's Office, Risk Manag and Roberta will be moving to the fifth floor on the following weekend, locations will be in effect on Monday, December 29t". Please be patient, a may be slower or more difficult than usual during the move. Honorable Mayor and City Council December 12, 2008 Page 3 as the reconfigured space will be a better set up than what we currentiy be just across the hall from the Council Chambers. In addition to the City Council's new office on the fifth floor at City Hall N be keeping your current location at City Hall South, so you will have the � of using either location. 8. The Streets Division work schedule for the week of December 15th is enclo 9. Responses to Council requests are enclosed, as follows: Councilmember Couch • League of California Cities membership, and Councilmember Scrivner • Murals in Exeter. AT: rs: rk cc: Department Heads Pamela McCarthy, City Clerk Roberta Gafford, Assistant City Clerk ���������u�r� 1���ley . . AIR �OLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT GO1JfRNING BOARO Leroy flrne}t�s, �hai� _ � . �::. . .. Cfiris Vierra, V's�a Ch�ir ��I;I'I'�. . ....F.,. • . . ,. Tony Barha 4�:. „ . : : . Jtrdith G. Case �t.� .•��,�;, _.... . ..... Rana tiorttinici :s�� . �•�r �`"• � „ ' Heary Jay formaR. P!►.D. A,r,r•�•i. „-� i�t r:.,, Michaef G. Nets�� .. .. . . ,.. j;'t;r,^_r't( ., ,..,.. William 0'Brien su�etvisor. ".. . .� . Heary T. Perea .lufin 6, Telies, M.O. a� _ .<:� 3� ��. .. f�aymand A. �1{latsnn ��- ;;�� �� J. Steven WorthEev . .. , ... ,i�.� r.... . Vacant :';f vacartt . . . .,:. , . ii�Cani �°rt f ,. ., . . _ ._ _ . Seyed Sadre�ifn �ro......� n:, . .�1f N^��... .�� ��.. , , .... . Narthern Region 0'1: , a��n ��re��s�� w�y �"��es<<' C�i �5: �i o: i� (2i9: =_.' 6��,:�J • F,�X f�L9t 5�� s�%:; �8 DE� -� P�' �% 5� w,. � u � v Y— _ . .....'�� NoVembef 25, 2008 CITY CLERK PAMELA M� CARTHY 4101 TRUXTUN AVE BAKERSFIELD, CA 93349- RE: Appointment to the Special City Selection Cornmittee The purpose of this letter is to ask that your city council app one o� your Council-members #o a newly created valley-�vid� Special City Seiection Corrtmittee. On September 30, 2a08 Governor Schwarzenegger signed 1548 �Florez} which creates Seciion 4060�.5 of the Health � Safety Code (H&SC) estabfishing a valley-wide Special C"tty Selection Committee which is charged with making appointr of city representatives to the San Joaquin Valley Air Poflutic Control Qistrict's �District's} Governing Board. The Special Selectian Committee consists of one rnernber selected by a majority vote of the council of each ciiy located within the Di An alternate can be selected to attend if the primary membE unable to attend a meeting. The �istrict Governing Bvard consis�s of 15 members with f those members being elected city council represeniatives. ' of the cit}r seats are currently vacant with a fo�r�h seat beinc vacatec! at the end o� the year. P�ev'sausly, appo�n#r�tents of represeniatives to the District Go�erning Board were made Galifarnia League af Cities. H8�SC Section 4�600.5 takes effe�t on January 1, 2049. W four city vacancies, the District would fike to sched�cle the fir meeting of the Special City Selection Committee at 6:00 p.n January 29, 2009. Committee-members can attend the meE —1 ----- —ra�— r�.—�__—�'— —u'--- _� r_----- ^—�----r._�� __ a�_r San ,loaquin Valley Rir Po!lutior Confm! District Speciai City 5electiora Committea Le'ter November 23. 2008 Page 2 In order to estabiish the committee, we are asking each city within the Dist� take the folfowir�g actions: 1} At your first counci! meeting after January i, 2009, appoint a men your city council, and an alternate, to represen� your ciiy on the Spec City Selection Commi�tee 2) No fater than January 15, 20Q9, forward a minu#e order, reso(�tior other evidence af the appointment and the appropriate contact inforr for your representative(s) to; Seyed Sadredin Execu�ive Director/APCO San Joaquin Vai�ey Air Poliution Control District 1990 E. Gettysburg Ave. Fresno, �A 93726 I thank you for your pror�pt attention to this matter, and I look forward ta fll c�iy vacancies on the Qistrict Go�erning Board. If you have any ques�ions ; feel free to contact me at (559}230-6036. Sincerely, t' --�c,2��_--_ Seyed Sadredin Executive Director/APCQ � B A K E R S F I E L D OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER MEMORANDUM December TO: Alan Tandy, City Manager �� FROM: Steven Teglia, Administrative Analyst III SUBJECT: League of California Cities Membership The City has been a long-term member of the League of California Cities I Membership in the League is based on the population of each City as it correspon League's adopted dues schedule. Currently, the City has $56,000 budgeted fo� Membership in the 2008-09 budget. League dues are based on a calendar year schE dues for 2009 are expected to be $52,240. The League Board of Directors adopte� operating budget that did not include any increase in dues for cities, but did include � reduction in League expenditures. Below is an overview of some of the main ben services that are provided to the City in return for our membership contribution. In adc League provided a letter outlining what they view as the return on our investment with t' attached). Leqislative Advocacy: The most important function of the League is serving as an c advocacy voice on behalf of California Cities. Having an organization that advocates on a daily basis is important and provides local jurisdictions with a constant pre Sacramento. Lobbying efforts to support and oppose legislation affecting cities Sacramento and Washington D.C. consumes a significant share of League resourcE supported by member dues. This includes the coordination of grassroots efforts orchestrating calls to action on important issues and specific pieces of legislation. In local lobbying efforts are organized through League staff several times a year and incl� with members of the Legislature in Sacramento. It is common to receive League aler for letters or calls regarding specific legislation that could impact the City financially lobbying efforts include protecting local revenues from state capture in SacramE supporting the development of a federal economic stimulus package in Washington D.0 to stimulate the economy at both the state and federal levels have resulted in the dev� of large potential project lists where funding could be directed. Without the League's ei C;itv mav nnt havP its nrniPr.ts �n snme �f these IiSts_ League N Decem bE rates of growth (vehicle values for the state and assessed valuation for cities and This resulted in most cities receiving additional revenue in property taxes over what tl have otherwise received. Other examples of the League's lobbying efforts include a for full funding of Prop. 42 and the carving out of $1 billion in Prop. 1 B funds for local s road projects. To provide the type of advocacy efforts discussed above, the League utilizes a legisl that includes several lobbyists, legislative analysts and support staff. In addition, th employs a team of Regional Public Affairs Managers (RPAM) who provide a more source for information exchange and communication with the League. Our local Hillary Baird, who is in regular contact with the City and serves as our liaison to the � League legislative team. Hillary has proven to be a solid resource of information and to expand her relationship with the City. Ballot Measure Advocacy: The League has also been active in ballot measure c� utilizing its dedicated ballot measure political action committee (CITIPAC) to fund the While these efforts are not funded by member dues, they do provide a benefit t members. The League highlights several notable efforts in this regard since 20� attached letter and they include: • Support of Prop. 1 A(2004) - Protection of local services and revenues � raids (passed); • Opposition of Prop. 90 (2006) - Would have authorized new avenues c to challenge local land use decisions and significantly restrict the use c domain (defeated); • Opposition of Prop. 98 (2008) - Similar to Prop. 90 (defeated); and • Support of Prop. 99 (2008) — Compromise proposition which prohibits 1 eminent domain to acquire single-family homes for redevelopm+ restrictions on local land use powers (passed). Education and Information Resources: In addition to the League's advocacy League provides a wide array of low and no cost educational opportunities. The Lea� numerous seminars and educational meetings for various city officials throughout These programs include specialized programs designed to provide updated ir specifically focused for 11 different municipal departments including City Clerk, City Human Resources, City Attorney, City Council/Mayor, Planning, Police, Fire and Pub just to name a few. An extension of this tailored communication is the ListServ progr offered through the League. Professionals from various city departments ca communicate and poll other departments from across the state via email to comparative information or to discuss how other jurisdictions are implementin� programs and policies. The League also serves as a source of information regarding various grant opportur the state and federal government and disseminates information regarding workshop available to prepare for these opportunities. In addition, the League has a website tha League M DecembE The League also holds an annual conference each year where League Resolu discussed and additional educational sessions are offered. During this conference th recognizes outstanding achievements of California Cities by awarding the Helen Putna This year the City of Bakersfield was recogr�ized for its Life lnterrupted Program presented with the Putnam Award both at the League Conference and at a Cit� Meeting. League membership also provides all mayors, council members, city man� department heads, with a monthly edition of Western City, A publication which prc practices and examines policy questions facing cities across the country. The City Clerk's Office routinely utilizes the above mentioned senrices and resourc Clerk's office frequently responds to and initiates questions on the ListServ progran distributed to cities throughout the state. This is a valuable source of information for t office. In addition, the Clerk's staff frequently consults the resource library on th� website. Another aspect of League Membership that is specifically utilized by the Cle is the assistance that the League provides regarding various code sections relatir Clerks. The League provides proactive assistance in identifying sections of code th� be revised or updated and follows this through the Legislative process. The League � annual seminars specifically for City Clerks that provide information on new laws and e Purchasinq Discount, Public Finance, and Investment Programs: The Lea provides opportunities for cities to borrow funds to meet their own cash-flow or infr< needs and help non-profit corporations or manufacturers access low-cost tax-exempt services. This service is provided through California Communities, a joint powers sponsored by the League and CSAC. One of the sub-programs offered under the ur California Communities is the Statewide Community Infrastructure Program (SCI'� program is of specific importance to the City as the Council recently passed a res become a member of the SCIP program. The City joined SCIP as an alternative provide the development community with a mechanism to finance developmer improvements, without the City having to take on an additional administrative burder significant since the City has halted the practice of forming assessment districts in finance devetopment related improvements. Conclusion: Analyzing the value of League membership cannot be based solely on a the services provided for that membership. Many of these services and benefits woulc to be available regardless of inembership status. For example, the City will still benefi overall advocacy efforts of the League, as they will not halt due to our withdrawal o� support. Informational and educational events may still be available at an addition� non-members. However, our level of involvement with and accessibility of League suffer. During this time when the Legislature is looking for any and all avenues to solve ongoir shortfalls, providing financial support for the League's efforts may be a prudent in� Bakersfield is the 11 th largest City in California, based on population, and our investm � • . �� _ _ _ _i _ •i�_ ♦1__i _I _i!__-i'_" f1l__"IJ '__' J_"_7_ l� ".:iL ' � L�AGU fl � OF Cl�Ll�C�(Z;�1-\ CITI�S Mr. Alan Tandy City Manager City of Bakersfield 15U 1 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 1400 K Street, Suite 400 • Sacramento, Ca Phone: 916.658.8200 Fax: ! ww� December 1, 2008 SUBJECT: The Benefits of Membership in the Lea�ue of California Cities; No Lea€ Dues Increase in 2009 D�ar Alan: The League is pleased to share with the Bakersfield City Council and you information about the benefits the City has enjoyed as a result of the City's membe in the League of California Cities. As you know, one of the strengths of the League its founding in 1898 has been the loyal involvement of its members 1. In fact, the L.f typically enjoys unanimous or near unanimous membership. Strong member suppor involvement has enabled the League to become one of the most effective state associations in California. In this time of severe economic crisis for our cities and state, the League's Boa Directors helieves cities will need to rely on the League more than ever to protect revenues and local control. In recognition of the serious budget challenges facing c however, the Board adopted a 2009 operating budget that entails no increase in duf cities and an overall reduction in personnel and other League expenditures. As you are aware, membership in the League brings with it a variety of le�isl; educational and information services. As detailed below, over the past few years City has experienced significant financial and other benefits from its League membe that are supported by dues and non-dues sources of revenue. Services Supported B�- Dues 2 and oppose legislation affecting cities. Over the years, the League has consisl supported or defeated legislation in order to protect the City's ability to govern its affairs, keep and collect its own revenues, and protect local control in general, includ 0 2004: The League played a lead role in negotiating Proposition 1 A with Arnold Schwarzenegger and the Legislature, providing long-term protection future permanent property tax raids and important protection for the local tax and VLF. The package also included provisions with material �nancial bE for your City, including: • PropertyT Tax-VI,F Swap: The 2004 Prop. 1 A compromise inc: le�islation which exchanged VLF revenue for property tax revenue on a c for dollar basis, but with any future increase calculated at their respective of growth based on vehicle values (for the state) and assessed valuatior cities and counties). Most cities receive additional revenue in property over what they would have otherwise received. The positive financial ir of this change on the City is detailed in the table below. • ER.AF Return: The Prop. lA package included a two-year ERAF shift ERAF 3) of $].3 million/year statewide for local governments that could been permanent but expired beginning 2006/07. The expiration of anangement has netted your city additional funding that is detailed below 0 2005: The League was part of a coalition of transportation supp�rters successfi�lly lobbied for legislative approval to fully fund Prop. 42 starting i 2005-06. The amount for your city can be found in the table below. 0 2006: The League succeeded in lobbying for a number of ineasures prov direct financial benefits to cities, including: ■ Direct Aid to Cities. The League helped secure $1 billion in funding in Prop. l local streets and roads, providing your city with critical infrastructure fu detailed in the table below. ■ Prop. 42 Repay�ments. Your city's share of the repayment of Prop. 42 borrowed from cities in 2003-04 and 2004-OS is detailed below. ■ Mandate Reimbursements Funded Again. Additional fundin� for ma reimbursements of $242 million statewide plus $35 million in booking fee pay: to cities. 0 2007: The League successfully lobbied for the release of $550 million of t] billion in Prop. 1 B funding in the FY 2007-08 budget. This provided you� ---�1- ------ �- -�����__..� �___4__,._�� r.._a,. __ ,..._�.. �nno «�.,.� ,...,, a�+,,:t�,a t�. 3 0 2008: The League successfully lobbied to prevent any "bonrowing" of property tax and Prop. 42 funds to close the state's budget deficit. organization also successfully worked to secure the release of $187 milli� additional Yro. 1 B local streets and roads funds to cities (see your city's below) and additional funding under Prop. 1 C as part of the FY 2008-09 bu The League supported the efforts of the California Redevelopment Associati limit the redevelopment fund raid to one year and will support its lawsi challenge the constitutionality of the raid. The League negotiated amendme� SB 375 (Steinberg) to explicitly protect local land use authority and requirf government involvement in the development of regional greenhouse gas redu strategies. A snapshot of the League's 2008 accomplishments is attached. 0 2005-08 Return on City's Investment: During this time frame, this � yielded substantial financial bene�ts to your city as detailed below: Fiscal Year 2005-06 2006-07 2007-08 2008-09 Tot� City's Dues 39.326 � 44.251 49,170 � 52,240 � 184,9 VLF/Pro . Tax Swa 1,546,816 Pro . 42 (Local Streets) 1,339,147 Pro . 1B (Local Streets) F,RAF 3 Ends Total Returri 2,�85,963 Rate of Return $73/$1 5,039,462 2,026.228 3,109,142 10.174.832 5230/S 1 8,188,368 0 5,198,661 3,109,142 16,49(�,17 I 7,600.221' 2,964.224 4,939,239 3,109,142 18.b 12,826 S�35/S1 � �356/�1 22.374 6,329, 10> 137, 9,327, 48.169 $260i Federal Advocacy. In addition to its financial support of and involvement in the Nat League of Cites, the League retains lobbyists in Washington, D.C. to support our fe legislative objectives to oppose unfunded mandates and protect critical fiindin; programs like the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Currentl League and its lobbyists are coordinating an aggressive effort to support the develop of a federal economic stimulus package that would provide substantial infrastru funding to cities that create construction jobs and immediate economic bene�ts. Legal Advocacy. The League supports an extensive friend of the court (amicus cL, briefing program. This program has led to the filing of over 100 briefs in cases affe the reventies and powers of cities over the last four years. Policy Development. The League devotes considerable resources to the challengin� important, job of building a statewide consensus on policy issues affecting citi� maintains and supports ei�ht policy committees, consisting of approximately 50 mer each, 16 regional divisions and 11 departments. The League's staff also support � Education and Information Services. In addition to advocacy, the League also originally formed in l 898 to help city officials exchange information about best prac It is the premier source of training for mayors, council members and administrative and in recent years it has expanded its offerings to offer specialized training fo1 officials that are considering local ballot measure campaigns. The League also offe online and telephonic library service and list serves where members can access sa ordinances and program information on a wide variety of services. The I.� recognizes local innovative efforts through its prestigious Helen Putnam Awar� Excellence program. Services From Non-Dues Funds The League offers cities other critical services that are funded by revenues other dues, including: Ballot Measure Advocacy. Since 2004, the League has played a leadership ro protecting local revenues and land use authority in four separate ballot me� campaigns. It raises funds for these campaigns through its dedicated ballot me� political action committee. CITIPAC, and other sources of funding. The League's record since 2004 is as follows: o Prop. lA (2004): Protects local services and revenues from state raids. (Passed � 16%). o Prop. 90 (2006): Would have authorized new litigation to challenge local lan� decisions and effectively prevented all use of eminent domain for redevelop (Defeated 53% - 47%). o Prop. 98 (2008): Would have authorized new litigation to challenge local lan� decisions and effectively prevented all use of eminent domain for water developmer redevelopment purposes. (Defeated 62% - 38�/0). o Prop. 99 (2008): Prohibits the use of eminent domain to acquire single-family hom� redevelopment. No restrictions on local land use powers. (Passed 62% - 38%). Purchasing Discount, Public Finance, and Investment Programs. Cities are at receive deep discounts in purchases of goods and commodities through the Communities Purchasing Alliance (��rr��:��}������1�.1�.����»>t��j��,�tr,���.�>>��). Through Califc Communi�ies (h.ttl�://'���ti��it�.rc�c �»>rntrr>>rtic��.r��-���, cities can borrow funds t0 meet their cash-flow or infrastructure needs or help nonprofit corporations or manufacturers a� low-cost tax-exempt financing services. Finally, cities can access the cash invest services of Cal7'RUST to invest idle funds of the city for different time horizon: I1CeC�S �ltll��://�i'�t'ti�.r��lll��tr�t.r�i:��. 5 Institute for Local Government. The League helps fund the extensive services c Institute for Local Government, the nonprofit research arm of the I.,ea�ue and CSA� many publications and services are available at �rr��>:����������t.� �,-��,.��,.�. I trust that this overview of services supports what you already knew—that Bakersfi continued involvement in the League of California Cities is critical to the ( continued strength and vitality. On behalf of the Board of Directors and League staf appreciate your past support and look forward to continuing our fight to protect control and help you serve the residents of your great City. Sincerely, /^ r � / t �y�/�..n � �/ G�J ��� _ � Christopher McKenzie Executive Director c. League Board of Directors Hilary Baird, Regional Manager Encl. Snapshot of League Le�islative Accomplishments in 2008 � Snapshot of League Legislative Accomplishments in 2008 With the mortgage crisis, credit crunch and other forces sinking the national and state econc the 2008 le�islative year was dominated by a three-way battle among the governor, Dem� and Republicans over how to close a$24 billion deficit spanning two budget cycles. The L board of directors outlined four strategic goals for the 2008 Le�islative Session. A brief prc report follows: � Protecting Fundin� for Vital Communitv Services. Conventional wisdom in the state C was that legislators would take local revenue because it would be better politics than raising or cutting education and social programs. Ftinding for city Community Oriented Po Services (COPS) and Booking Fee reimbursement pro�rams were also zeroed-out in legislative proposals. Various stratea es were employed to fight borrowing and proposed including launching a"Cut up the Card" Web site and campaign to tight borrowing, rei news conferences and other strategies. Working with the California Redevelopment Associ the League helped restrict the redevelopment fund hit to one year, and prevented all borro Bottom Line: No borrowirig of local property tax and Prop. 42 (transportation sale: revenues, and prevented deep cuts to COPS and Booking Fees. One time RDA cut. Expand Infrastructure Investmen� In addition to successfully protecting Prop. 42 fund League secured an additiona] $187 million in Prop. 1 B local street and road funds for Increased allocations for infill and transit-oriented development pro�rams were provided b the League-supported AB 1252 (Caballero) and the state budget. A total of $400 million in 84 park funds became available through the passage of AB 31 (De L,eon), and another million for park development and rehabilitation related to housing development through AB (Caballero). Cities were also given flexibility to use desi�n-build contracting for constn projects as well as wastewater facilities, solid waste management facilities or water rec� facilities, throu�h the passage of AB 642 (Wolk). Bottom Line: Prop. 42 funds prot additional allocations of Prop. 1 B a�zd Prop. 1 C funds for eities and expanded ability of to employ "design-build" contracti�ig for certain projects. Support Green and Sustainable Cities. While combating le�islation that «�ould ir unrealistic restrictions on local water conservation and landfill practices, the League coordi local comments on various state regulatory efforts designed to implement AB 32, includir state Aii• Resources Board's draft Scoping Plan, to make sure local interests were protectec I.eague also successfully fought to retain maximum local control and flexibility under th� statewide green building code and SB 375 (Steinberg). This legislation modified existing re� planning efforts for transportation and housing to incorporate regional GHG reduction ta Bottom Line: Adoption of legislation a�td regulations that provide �naximum feasible control during implementation of AB 32. Honest and Resaonsible Eminent Domain Reform: On June 3, 2008, California voters F Prop. 99 with 62 percent of the vote. This measure provides protections for single-f hnmPnumPrc frnm r�minPnt rinmain artinnc ThP vntPrc alcn rPiecteri Prnn_ 9R with f�2 nerc � B A K E R S F I E L D Department of Recreation and Parks Date: December 11, 2008 To: Alan Tandy, City Manager : i/v1`�f From: Dian �oover, Director of Recreation & Parks Subject: Murals in Exeter As requested by Councilmember Scrivner, I have contacted the Chaml Commerce in the City of Exeter regarding their mural program. Currei they have 25 murals throughout their city, with 2 or 3 being added eac year. All are pictured on their website at www.exeterchamber.com. The City of Exeter, in combination with the Chamber of Commerce sta the mural program in 1997. The City actually paid $6,000.00 for the fir; mural, and all the rest have been sponsored by various donors and ev A separate mural committee comprised of 10 members of various backgrounds decides on location, type of mural and the artist. Murals on buildings (none on roadway walls) and must match either the build theme or be of historic value to the city. To get them started in this endeavor, the Charnber hired a consultant 1 Canada to train a few community leaders in creating a mural friendly c city ordinance was passed providing general guidelines and appointin committee to oversee the project. A rnural festival is held annually wh helps pay for additional murals, and touch ups to existing murals.