Public Hearing Set for July 16 on Proposed Bond Issues

Residents are invited to attend to give input on the bond issues.

The Greensboro City Council has scheduled a special meeting at 7 pm on Wednesday, July 16, in Council Chambers in the Melvin Municipal Office Building, 300 W. Washington Street to hear public comments on four important bond proposals totaling $205 million. Podium

Residents are invited to attend the meeting, step to the podium in City Council Chambers and offer opinions on the proposals which would come before voters in November if approved by City Council.
 
Bonds under consideration include: $134 million for transportation issues ranging from intersection improvements and sidewalks to greenways; $50 million for remodeling of the War Memorial Auditorium in the Greensboro Coliseum Complex; $20 million in Parks and Recreation bonds for projects ranging from a competitive swimming pool to an athletic field and facility improvements; and $1 million in housing bonds.

Major capital improvements in the City of Greensboro are typically funded by the issuance of bonds, much as an individual uses a mortgage to purchase a home. Public comment from residents is an important part of the process.

The City Council's regularly scheduled meeting takes place on Tuesday, July 15, at 5:30 pm.


Greensboro Police Department Consultant's Report Released

 The full report is available on the City's website.

The much anticipated Greensboro Police Department report was presented to City Council July 7 by Carroll Buracker, of Carroll Buracker & Associates of Harrisonburg, Virginia. The report included many positive findings and as expected, some suggested areas of improvement.

The City Manager’s office and the Police Department intend to come up with a plan to act on those proposals in about 90 days. The Executive Summary was presented to the media following the presentation and posted immediately on the City of Greensboro’s website along with the expansive full report. In the interest of good stewardship, no additional printed copies will be provided. Read the report here.

Questions or comments about this newsletter should be addressed to: Jim Collins 373-2105 or email.

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Did You Know
The Greensboro Police Department will be offering free gun locks during an upcoming event. Gun locks, which are designed to prevent the gun from being fired, are one of several safety measures recommended by firearms experts. Members of the City’s Community Resource Team will be on hand during the 2008 Big Buck Expo on July 26-27 at Gander Mountain, 2223 Vanstory Street, near Four Seasons Mall, to give away gun locks in an effort to encourage firearm safety.

Participate in the Greensboro / Guilford County Crime Stoppers 16th Annual Golf Tournament August 4. This year’s Captain’s Choice tournament will begin at 8:30 am at Stoney Creek Golf Course. The entry fee of $300 per team or $75 per individual golfer includes lunch, snacks, beverages and door prizes. Tee off time is 8:30 am, and lunch, door prizes and awards will take place at the conclusion of the tournament. For more information about the tournament, call (336) 373-1000. Download an entry form.