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Home My WebLink About51. Outstanding Projects Report.docx September OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND UPDATES 21, 2012 PROJECT/REQUEST: INITIATED/REQUESTED BY: LAST UPDATE: STATUS Council Requests Steve Cummings 2/23/2012 Refer to item under “Create a public/private partnership to foster Provide public and private funding grassroots neighborhood orgs” category incentives directed towards home purchases and home improvements such as down payment assistance, low or no interest loans, forgivable loans, and grants Steve Cummings 2/23/2012 Refer to City Manager goals for 2012 Zoning regulations for historical district Steve Cummings Underground Utilities Bob Poeschl Begin assessing alternative transportation funding opportunities Common Council 3/22/2012 Council to review effectiveness of ordinance one year after Review Solid Waste Ordinance adoption. Implementation of automated refuse may prolong review th Common Council 6/8/2012 Work session was conducted on May 29 at 5:00 PM. Staff currently Discussion regarding review of special awaiting input/direction from Council assessments rd Steve Cummings 8/10/2012 Workshop was held on July 23. Staff currently awaiting Clear Water Policies input/direction from council Workshop on transportation accessibility Jef Hall 6/20/2012 Workshop is in early planning phase. Staff anticipates the workshop issues to be held sometime in September September OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND UPDATES 21, 2012 PROJECT/REQUEST: INITIATED/REQUESTED BY: LAST UPDATE: STATUS City Manager Goals Common Council 6/21/2012 Staff currently researching vendors that meet councils preferred th Develop a tracking system for the options as communicated during the April 24 council meeting. Oshkosh Transit system. Common Council 9/7/2012 Consultant (Prager Co.) continuing interviews with stake holders. Develop a plan that centralizes economic Report to be submitted this fall. development for the city of Oshkosh. Common Council 7/2/2012 Staff has retained the services of Lakota Consulting and expects Update and implement revised zoning work to begin by the end of the month. regulations and codes. th Common Council 9/7/2012 Council workshop to be held before September 11 council meeting. th Develop and implement an updated Plan expected to be given for final approval Sept 25. strategic plan for the city Common Council 7/2/2012 Employees have been sent notice of appeals decision. Employee Develop and put in place a pay for focus groups being established to provide input on pay for performance system for all non-performance system. represented employees Strategic Plan: Improve the public’s knowledge and understanding of city operations 9/7/2012 Staff will reevaluate once new Communications Coordinator is Reactivate the citizens academy to onboard. provide educational opportunities Strategic Plan: Improve Storm Water Management and Street Conditions 3/22/2012 Consultant has finished gathering information on systems and Complete second phase of inflow and continues to document inspections of sewer manholes infiltration study September OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND UPDATES 21, 2012 PROJECT/REQUEST: INITIATED/REQUESTED BY: LAST UPDATE: STATUS 3/22/2012 Ongoing Initiate corrective actions based on results of the first phase of I & I study 5/16/2012 Seasonal projects underway Continue paving program to improve local streets and associated utility conditions 3/22/2012 Seasonal projects underway Support construction projects by state and county to improve aterial and collector street conditions 3/22/2012 Ongoing Complete storm water management plan for additional water sheds 3/22/2012 Ongoing- State of the City address focused on educating public Educate community leaders and the about recent projects success and future projects public about storm water management efforts and receive feedback Strategic Plan: Improve Processes that Support Business Retention and Development 6/21/2012 Refer to City Manager goal for 2012 to centralize and research Create Public / Private financing economic development options partnerships 2/23/2012 On-going. Progress will be impacted by development of River Walk Solicit proposals for continued redevelopment of Marion Road site Improve the image of the Inspection 6/21/2012 Inspection advisory committee has been reestablished and is Services Division providing staff with input September OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND UPDATES 21, 2012 PROJECT/REQUEST: INITIATED/REQUESTED BY: LAST UPDATE: STATUS 7/2/2012 Policy will be before council for review in September/October Create TIF guidelines, policies, and a TIF application packet for use in existing and future TIDs 6/21/2012 Refers to City Manager goal for 2012 to centralize and research Update Economic Development element economic development options of Comprehensive Plan – Including Airport element 2/23/2012 Cooperating with Chamco and OAEDC to complete calls Complete business retention calls to all industries in the City Strategic Plan: Create a public/private partnership to foster Grassroots Neighborhood Organizations 5/16/2012 Community Development department has developed outline for Provide public and private funding for “Healthy Neighborhoods” initiatives. Presentation was made to th incentive directed toward home council during May 8 workshop. Resolution to extend TID #6 purchases and home improvements received by D.O.R. Staff intends on presenting it to council for review at a time yet to be determined 7/2/2012 Refer to City Manager goals to update and implement revised zoning Update codes regarding context-sensitive regulations and codes. architectural requirements for exterior improvements throughout the city 4/20/2012 Working to establish 2 new neighborhood associations during 2012. Help create neighborhood associations 4 police district meetings to be held with neighborhood groups. throughout the City that will help create a neighborhood sense of place and belonging September OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND UPDATES 21, 2012 PROJECT/REQUEST: INITIATED/REQUESTED BY: LAST UPDATE: STATUS 3/22/2012 Refer to February 28, 2012 council workshop Encourage neighborhood interaction through park activities, block parties/potlucks, clean-up days, and community gardens, etc 3/22/2012 Included in 2012-2016 CIP. Refer to February 28, 2012 council Improve City infrastructure such as workshop streets, utility systems and park facilities 7/2/2012 City Manager to meet with new School Superintendent to discuss Support improved school performance the City’s involvement in school initiatives. and appearance of recreation programs 2/23/2012 Refer to City Manager goals for 2012 Update City home occupation code to encourage home occupations 7/2/2012 Created first test report card for the Middle Village near City hall and Create a neighborhood report card is available in a draft form. Meeting with Healthy Neighborhoods program and consider expansion to Initiative to receive feedback and possible other additions include the participation of other departments Strategic Plan: Develop long term preservation, maintenance and improvement strategies for the City’s natural, cultural, and recreational assets 9/7/2012 No additional update at this time Inventory the natural ,cultural and recreational assets under the city management, considering organizational and infrastructure elements September OUTSTANDING PROJECTS AND UPDATES 21, 2012 PROJECT/REQUEST: INITIATED/REQUESTED BY: LAST UPDATE: STATUS 6/21/2012 HVAC and Roofing plan has been established for 2012 and preceding Develop facilities plan for the library years museum parks and senior centers as initial steps toward a city-wide facilities plan City Manager Requests/ Department Projects 9/7/2012 Street issue associated with proposed CVS development still being Ninth Ave Corridor Plan/ Ninth Ave considered by Council. Neighborhood Plans CIP Projects - 2012 8/24/2012 Improvements at CTH Y are mostly complete. Improvements at Butler and Snell are included for construction in Public Works North Side Railroad Quiet Zone Contract 12-13. Staff is jointly submitting (with Winnebago County and CN) a waiver request to the Federal Railroad Administration to preserve the current speed limit on CTH Y. Contract to construct final improvement will be submitted soon. 6/21/2012 Currently in Design and Development phase. Central Garage 2/23/2012 Bids expected to be opened September. James Rd Area Detention Basin 7/2/2012 Construction planned for 2013. City has been awarded $1.8 million Armory Area Detention Basin grant by FEMA to partially fund construction costs