CITY MANAGER’S REPORT

Week ending April 20, 2004

 

Blasting Update

Major Rich Barr will provide an update on the blasting issue that was reported to the Commission during their April 13th meeting.

 

E-gov Update   Update

Ron Hall, Information Systems Director, provides the attached report on the status of the e-gov Strategic Plan.

 

Chapter IX Briefing      Staff Memo   Draft Ordinance

Victor Torres, Neighborhood Resources Director, will provide a briefing on proposed amendments to Chapter IX, the “Health and Sanitation” section of the City Code.  A public meeting will be held May 10, 2004 in the City Commission chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. to discuss these proposed amendments with interested parties (Lawrence Preservation Alliance, Landlords of Lawrence, Inc., Lawrence Homebuilders Association, etc.).  It is anticipated that a final draft will return to the City Commission on an agenda later this spring.

 

Traffic Calming Update   Traffic Islands

All four islands along Louisiana have been changed as shown in the attached photograph with the double-diamond signing installed off-center and the reflective strip added to the right side of the island.