CITY MANAGER’S REPORT
Week ending September 30, 2016
551 Tons of Compost and Woodchips Distributed During Fall Sale Event
The City’s Solid Waste Division sold 635 cubic yards (349 tons) of compost and 702 cubic yards (202 tons) of woodchips during the Fall Compost and Woodchip Sale Event on September 8 – 10, 2016. Three hundred ninety-one vehicles participated during the 3-day sale and a total of $5,251 was generated during the sale. Compost and woodchips were sold for $10 per bucket load which is approximately two cubic yards. See attached report for more information.
Upcoming Solid Waste Division Events
Electronic Recycling Event - October 15th: The City’s Solid Waste Division will host an Electronic Recycling Event at the KU Park & Ride east parking lot (Clinton Parkway and Crestline Drive) on Saturday, October 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Items accepted for recycling include televisions, video and audio equipment, computers, printers, scanners, fax machines, microwaves and other small appliances, cell phones and other hand held devices. There is a $10 recycling fee per CRT computer monitors, a $20 recycling fee per CRT television 26 inches and under, a $40 recycling fee per CRT television 27 inches and over, and a $50 recycling fee per big screen/projection/console television. There is no recycling fee for other electronic equipment. Fees may be paid by cash or check. Items not accepted at this event include VHS tapes and CDs, large appliances, and household hazardous waste such as paint, pesticides, compressed gas cylinders, and fluorescent light bulbs. For information on how to dispose of large appliances and household hazardous waste, visit www.LawrenceRecycles.org.
Paper Shred Event - November 15th: On America Recycles Day observed on Tuesday, November 15th, the City’s Solid Waste Division will host a Paper Shred Event. Lawrence will be joining thousands of local organizers holding recycling events across the country to celebrate America Recycles Day (ARD), a national initiative of Keep America Beautiful. The Paper Shred Event will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds Arena Parking Lot located at 1930 Harper Street, Lawrence. Secure document shredding will be provided by Stacks Secure Records. There is no fee for document shredding (maximum of 2 bags/boxes per attendee). Documents will be collected on-site at the event and securely shredded off-site. Documents with staples, paperclips, spring bound papers, and glue bound papers are permitted. Additional event information is available at www.LawrenceRecycles.org.
August Monthly Permit Reports
The Building Safety Division issued 256 building permits in August, with total construction for the month valued at $18,646,506. Total permit fees assessed for the month were $103,495. Permits were issued for nineteen (19) new residential projects, including fifteen (15) single-family dwellings, three (3) duplexes and one multi-family dwelling with fifty-two (52) dwelling units. Staff Memo Monthly Permit Report Monthly Permit Report Year End Summary
July 2016 City Population Estimates and Projections
Planning & Development Services provides the City’s 2016 Population Estimate and Projection for the Commission’s and public’s information.
Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Monthly Activity Report
Attached is the August, 2016 monthly activity report for the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical Department.
Douglas County Food Policy Council Food System Plan Development Update
Attached is an update of the Food System Plan Development.
Mental Health/Substance Abuse Issues in Municipal Court Pilot Program
The Lawrence Municipal Court, The University of Kansas School of Social Welfare, DCCCA, and the Bert Nash Mental Health Center have begun a year-long pilot program to better address the needs of defendants with mental health or substance abuse issues in the Municipal Court. Two students pursuing Masters in Social Work degrees have been placed with the Court for the academic year as part of their clinical field education. One student’s clinical supervisor is affiliated with DCCCA, and the other student is supervised by a Bert Nash employee. An initial goal of the program is to improve access to community mental health and substance abuse treatment resources by helping to shepherd defendants through the process who might otherwise be unlikely to access these services on their own. As the program develops and other needs are identified, the scope of services offered will expand and be refined. The hope is that this program will be successful enough to warrant its continuation in subsequent years.
Future Agenda Items
Attached, please find a summary of future agenda items.
Future Work Session Items
Attached, please find a summary of future work session items.