City of Greensboro
March 22, 2010
In This Issue
City Council Action Wrap-Up
Nominate Greensboro
Can Greensboro Count on You?
ARRA Funds New Street Resurfacing Project
 

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Budget Input
You still have time to share youth thoughts about the City's FY 2010-11 budget by taking this online survey. Meanwhile, stay informed about the budget process by routinely visiting the City's Budget Process page.
 
Barber Park Phase I Grand Opening
Greensboro Parks & Recreation invites you to attend the grand opening celebration of Barber Park Phase I. The celebration will be held at 2 pm on Sunday, March 28, at Barber Park's Picnic Shelter # 6, 1500 Dan's Rd.
 
GYC Spring
Membership Drive
The Greensboro Youth Council's (GYC) Spring Membership Drive is underway now through the first week in April. Orientation for interested students will be held March 25, from 6-6:30 pm, at the GYC conference room, 501 Yanceyville St. Learn more.
 
Camillie's Magic Closet Now Taking Donations
GYC is now collecting donations of new and gently-used prom dresses and accessories for its fourth annual Camille's Magic Closet. Donations may be dropped off at the GYC office, 501 Yanceyville St., Monday through Friday from 10 am to 6 pm until April 7.
 
Greensboro Concert Band Names New Conductor
Evan Feldman has been selected as the new conductor of the Park and Recreation Department's 65-member Greensboro Concert Band. The group's first concert under Feldman's direction will be May 15 and rehearsals are now underway. Previously, Feldman was director of the wind ensemble and associate professor at UNC-Chapel Hill.
 
Historical Museum Shop Grand Reopening
After closing for renovation, the Greensboro Historical Museum Shop will hold a grand reopening celebration Saturday, March 27, from 10 am to 5 pm at the Museum, 130 Summit Ave. Plan to attend and see what the Shop has to offer, plus receive a free gift with purchase and enter to win special raffle prizes throughout the day. Learn more by calling 336-373-2043.
 
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City Council Action Wrap-Up 
Council approves new subcontractor for aquatic center that will save thousands of dollars. 
At its meeting on Tuesday, March 16, Greensboro City Council approved switching to a new heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) subcontractor for the Greensboro Aquatic Center and ACC Hall of Champions--- a move that will reduce the overall cost of the two projects by $150,000 and save thousands of dollars in operational costs each year.

The contract was originally awarded to Bahnson, who planned on installing an "off-the-shelf" HVAC system. But after Council directed City staff to find ways to decrease the cost of the aquatic center and hall of champions, which totals $18,323,961, the two lowest bidders, Bahnson and Systems Contractors Inc., were asked to provide a bid for a custom design. Systems Contractors Inc. was able to design a system that will save the City $150,000 off the total cost of the project, plus an additional annual operational savings estimated at $20,000.

Council also:
  • Approved an economic incentive grant not to exceed $542,920 for SCD I, LLC to prepare five sites located in east Greensboro's Urban Progress Zone for commercial development. The grant will pay for storm water improvements, extending a reinforced concrete pipe under Yanceyville Street, installing roadway and intersection improvements, and connecting Third Street to Maple Street. 
To view the entire meeting or past meetings, visit City Council's video archive page.
Nominate Greensboro as a Google Testing Site
Last day to nominate Greensboro is March 26. 
Nominate Greensboro
The last day to nominate Greensboro as a testing site for Google's new ultra high-speed broadband network is Friday, March 26, at 8 pm. With only a few days remaining before the City submits its Google project application, it is planning a number of events to get more residents involved.
 
Throughout the week, the City will hold several Google Mobile Tours for the public to submit their nominations for Greensboro. Other events will also be held during the week. Visit the City's Google project Web site over the next couple of days for more information. While there, be sure to nominate Greensboro.
Can Greensboro Count on You?
Fill out and return your Census 2010 form. 
Census 2010By now, you should have received your Census 2010 form. If not, it should be mailed or delivered to your home shortly. Remember to fill it out and return as soon as it arrives.

Your participation in the Census will help determine how much federal money Greensboro gets for healthcare, housing, roads, transit, schools, social services, job training, and other service. It also determines where district lines are drawn for political elections and the number of representatives our state gets in Congress.

With only 10 questions, the Census 2010 form takes only 10 minutes to complete. Your citizenship is not asked and all
your answers are private and confidential.
 
Ten questions, ten minutes...that's it. So fill out your Census form today and help Greensboro's future. Learn more about the Census.
'March to the Mailbox' Census Blitz Meeting
A 'March to the Mailbox' Census Blitz meeting for hosts and volunteers will be held Thursday, March 25, from 6-8 pm at Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Lee St. If you're interested in volunteering or are already signed up to be a host or volunteer, plan to attend. Reserve a seat by calling Karen Markovics, Greensboro Planning Department, at 336-412-5759.
ARRA Funds New Street Resurfacing Project
Work is fully funded by federal stimulus funds.
One of the City of Greensboro's first projects using the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) federal stimulus funds started today. The City has hired Thompson-Arthur Paving to resurface streets at three locations:
  • Cone Boulevard, from Elm Street to Summit Avenue
  • Friendly Avenue, from Aycock Street to Wendover Avenue
  • Smith Street, from Battleground Avenue to Eugene Street.

This $1.5 million resurfacing work is fully funded through ARRA federal stimulus funds. The purpose of ARRA's $787 billion recovery package is to jump-start the economy to create and save jobs, spur economic activity, and foster accountability and transparency in government spending.

Greensboro's resurfacing work meets specific requirements set forth by ARRA by being a "shovel ready" project that begins immediately and improves infrastructure. Resurfacing is expected to be completed by September.