Burgers & Backpacks

When: Saturday July 26th

Where: English Avenue Community Campus
627 English Ave NW, Atlanta GA 30318

Time: 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Hartnett Oakland City Community Day

Greetings All,

It is with a high level of enthusiasm and pride that I extend this invitation to our second year of celebrating Community Day at our garden.  I'm requesting your presence and also asking that you say a few words.  I know that it's last minute but if you can't attend can you send a representative in your stead.  Please see the attached flyer for details.

When:    Saturday, July 19, 2014

Where:    Hartnett Oakland city garden
        1410 BRIGDES AVE, SW, ATLANTA, GA 30310
TIME:    1:00 PM UNTIL 4:00 PM

Thank you in advance for your continued support.  Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.

Louvenia Gates

Vice President, OCCO

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: TUESDAY, AUGUST 5TH , 2014

REMINDER: If you are having a National Night Out event in your neighborhood, please complete the attached National Night Out Participation Form (https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4pxfUg3pJhydG9XNUtCTHp3bGM/edit?usp=sharing)  and return it to your Crime Prevention Inspector, W. Clarke, Zone 4 at wedclark@atlantaga.gov or fax it to 404-589-9236.  You can also contact Inspector Clarke at 404-546-5575.

Also, if your neighborhood is having a National Night Out event, please contact my office at 404-330-6047 with the time and location of your event so that I can ensure that Police Officers will be in attendance for your safety.

Cleta Winslow

Councilmember, District 4

404-330-6047 (office)

404-216-1701 (cell)

404-331-8929 (fax)

cwinslow@atlantaga.gov

Update on Fire Station #7

This is just an update on what is happening with Fire Station #7. As you may recall, last February, Mayor reed and I announced that $2.5 million would be dedicated to the renovations of Fire Station #7 which is located at 535 West Whitehall Street, SW( in Historic West End). As you know, Fire Station #7 served over 9 communities including West End, Atlanta University Center, Booker T. Washington/ Ashview Heights, Oakland City, Mechanicsville, Pittsburgh, Bush Mountain, Venetian Hills, Cascade Avenue Corridor, Beecher Donnelly, Mozley Park and the Just Us Community.

The architectural drawings have been completed and the project has gone out for bids for the rehabilitation work. I will continue to keep you updated as I receive further information. Again, thank you for having supported the need to re-open this Fire Station in all of these Historic Neighborhoods that were previously mentioned.

Cleta Winslow

Councilmember, District 4

404-330-6047 (office)

404-216-1701 (cell)

404-331-8929 (fax)

cwinslow@atlantaga.gov

Atlanta Police Department’s ‘HAPPY’ a big hit

/Atlanta Police Department’s ‘HAPPY’ a big hit

Atlanta City Council's Code Enforcement Summit

Please make plans to attend Atlanta City Council's Code Enforcement Summit on  

August 16, 2014

at the Civic Center

You must RSVP if you plan to attend, see details below.  

NOTE:  The NPU-S Code Enforcement Committee is looking for residents interesting in serving on that committee.  Committee Chair for Environmental Services/Utilities is also vacant.  To be eligible to serve on either of these committees you must have attended at least three NPU-S meetings in the last 12 months.  Please send an email to chair@npu-s.org if you are interested.

2015 Proposed Infrastructure Bond – Public Information Meetings

June 30, 2014

Adamsville Recreation Center
3201 Martin L. King, Jr., SW, Atlanta, GA 30311 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

July 1, 2014

John C. Birdine Recreation Center
215 Lakewood Way, SW, Atlanta, GA 30315 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

July 8, 2014

Atlanta City Hall Auditorium
(Old Council Chambers)
68 Mitchell Street, SW, Atlanta, GA 30303
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

July 10, 2014

Meals on Wheels Northside Activity Center aka Senior Center
1705 Commerce Drive, NW, Atlanta, GA 30318
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

July 15, 2014

Drew Charter School

301 East Lake Boulevard, SE, Atlanta, GA 30317

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Additional meetings to be announced.

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Mayor Kasim Reed has made a commitment to address the city's pressing infrastructure challenges.  Today, the city faces an infrastructure backlog of more than $900 million.  In order to begin improving our city's roads, bridges, sidewalks and expand our green spaces, the city is proposing a bond infrastructure referendum to pay for these repairs and improvements. The Departments of Public Works, Planning and Community Development, in coordination with the Atlanta City Council, are seeking public input to determine priority and criteria for project selection for the bond. 

To that end, a series of information/community engagement sessions will be held throughout the city to solicit public input on what types of projects should be funded with the bond proceeds.  An overview of the state of the city’s infrastructure and the referendum process will be included as part of the discussion.  There will be three (3) rounds of public information meetings held between June 2014 and February 2015.  Residents are invited to attend one or more of these sessions.  

What is a Bond?

Bonds are investment opportunities issued by an entity that is authorized to sell bonds to investors. After the bonds are released into the market and investors subscribe to them, the proceeds are used to finance infrastructure projects. These developments include basic facilities and other projects. The facilities may include transportation and communication systems, and public buildings.

Why do an Infrastructure Bond?

·         Atlanta has aging transportation infrastructure: $881M is needed to restore and/or replace existing bridges, roads, sidewalks, street lights, signals and signs to good condition.

·         Atlanta has aging facility infrastructure: $130.8M is needed to restore and/or replace city facilities (fire stations, police stations, recreation centers, etc.) to good condition.

·         The decision will rest with the voters: The City of Atlanta recommends a diversified funding plan to address the infrastructure backlog that begins with a $250M general obligation bond to be presented to the voters in March 2015.

Inquiries related to the 2015 Proposed Infrastructure Bond may be sent to:

City of Atlanta, Department of Public Works Office of Transportation - Capital Projects

ATTN: Rodney Givens, P.E.,

55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 4500

Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 330-6739

City of Atlanta, Office of Enterprise Assets Management - Facilities

ATTN: Billy Warren

55 Trinity Avenue, SW, Suite 1225

Atlanta, GA 30303

Phone: (404) 330-6225

Email: infrastructure@atlantaga.gov