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City Council Approves FY 2010 Budget
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Charlotte City Council approved the FY2010 Strategic Operating Plan and FY2010 – 2014 Capital Investment Plan during its business meeting on Monday, June 8. City Manager Curt Walton shaped the bulk of the budget in response to the recent recession, which resulted in dips in sales tax revenue and user fees. The budget totals $1.85 billion and would not require a property tax increase. It also carries forward into FY2010 $6.5 million in General Fund reductions from FY2009. For more detailed budget information visit http://citybudget.charmeck.org.
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Cat Adoption and Art Exhibit
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Animal Care & Control will host a cat art exhibit and adoption on Sunday, June 14 from 12:30 to 6:30 p.m. at The Shoppes at University Place (9009 J.M. Keynes Drive).
Proceeds of all "cat paw-paint" art sold will benefit the CMPD Animal Care & Control free spay and neuter clinics. Animal Care & Control offers several services to the public free of charge, including free spay and neuter clinics. Visit the Animal Care & Control web site for more information about upcoming animal adoption events or to register your pets for free public clinics.
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Funding Projects in Charlotte Neighborhoods
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The Neighborhood Matching Grants program awards funds up to $25,000 to eligible neighborhood organizations to help support projects that improve neighborhoods. Project categories are: neighborhood improvement; crime and public safety; organizational development; and educational, recreational and cultural initiatives.
The next Neighborhood Matching Grants program application deadline is Tuesday, September 15. Interested organizations must send a representative to one of the pre-application workshops listed below.
Thursday, July 30
6 – 8:30 p.m.
University Regional Library,
301 East W.T. Harris Boulevard
Thursday, August 6
6 – 8:30 p.m.
Park Road YWCA,
3420 Park Road
Saturday, August 8
9:30 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Independence Library,
6015 Conference Drive
Wednesday, August 12
6 – 8:30 p.m.
West Boulevard Library,
2157 West Boulevard
For more information on the Neighborhood Matching Grants program, call 704-336-2061 or visit http://neighborhoods.charmeck.org.
Eligible organizations include neighborhood associations, business associations and neighborhood-based community development corporations that have been organized for at least six months and are in neighborhood statistical areas with median household income not exceeding $64,219.
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National Dump the Pump Day
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The Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS) will join with other public transportation systems nationwide to participate in the fourth annual National Dump the Pump Day on Thursday, June 18. This is a day that encourages people to ride public transportation to save money, protect the environment, reduce our dependence on foreign oil and improve our quality of life. CATS and the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) ask you to give your car a rest, hop on board CATS Thursday, June 18.
For a complete list of all CATS routes, vanpool information or how to carpool, visit www.ridetransit.org or call 704-336-RIDE(7433).
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Unveiling of Grease Free Cleaning Trucks
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To promote proper disposal of cooking grease and oils, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Utilities recently applied decals to nine of its wastewater cleaning trucks. Vibrant, bilingual messages will be rolling through Mecklenburg County neighborhoods reminding customers that grease should be absorbed, contained and thrown in the trash.
Customers pouring grease down drains is the leading cause of sanitary sewer overflows in our community. Properly recycling or disposing of grease is simple, inexpensive and can prevent costly plumbing problems.
Remember to call 311 if you see or suspect a wastewater overflow so our Rapid Response Teams can investigate. |
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The Government Channel is Your City Source
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The Government Channel brings you the latest City Source episode on Thursday, June 18 at 7 p.m. The episode will give you an in-depth look at Charlotte Fire Station's 5 and 7 which have recently been designated historic landmarks. You'll also learn about preventing heartworm disease in your pets and about a seminar designed to help small businesses in Charlotte survive the recession.
For your convenience, you can view episodes of City Source online at www.charmeck.org by clicking on The Government Channel logo.
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