CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Week ending January 18, 2008

Park Pesticide Reduction Update

Over the past four months, Parks and Recreation staff members have been working on a pesticide reduction plan that will guide future efforts in the City’s parks. Staff plans to have the first draft of this document ready by early February. Once the document is in draft form, department staff will assemble a committee of interested public shareholders to review and comment on the proposed plan. We hope to have this plan ready for City Commission consideration in April or May.  Attached is an example of a plan that exists for the City of Santa Barbara, California.    

December Snow/Ice Removal Report

In December 2007 Lawrence had 5 weather events that produced 17” of snow. During the month of December the Street Division worked all but three days (one of those being Christmas Day) and during the weather events crews were on the streets 24 hours per day. The following table is a summary of the time, materials and costs associated with these efforts.

Street Division Snow/Ice Removal Costs – December 2007
Labor	6,222.5 hours (including 3,159.5 hours overtime)	$164,420.92
Vehicle Usage	6,222.5 hours	$67,209.00
Salt/Sand Mix	4,080 tons	$66,912.00
Salt	735 tons	$26,102.00
Calcium	4,100 lbs	$1,013.52
Total		$325,657.44