Showing posts with label IFYI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label IFYI. Show all posts
Friday, August 16, 2013
Friday, August 9, 2013
City Of Greensboro Greensboro IFYI: Friday, August 9, 2013
Seeing the forest for the trees-- or not- in this weeks Items for Your Information from City Manager Denise Turner Roth.
Friday, August 2, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI:
Don't forget, because of National Night Out this coming Tuesday night, this week's City Council meeting will be on Monday night. Also, the residents of Northeast Greensboro have invited Greensboro Mayoral Candidate, George Hartzman to attend Greensboro's oldest night out gathering which predates National Night Out and Mr Hartzman has agreed to attend. The event is located in Textile Drive Park located at 2300 Textile Drive.
In case you are wondering, my mother founded Greensboro's first night out events and hosted them in our family's front yard for many years until the crowds began spilling into the streets before moving the event to the park. The event actually predates National Night Out and began as part of a very successful effort to drive crack dealers from the neighborhood when the Greensboro Police and Greensboro City Council refused any help. The neighborhood knows my mother as Ms Betty and Ms Betty, like myself, is fed up with the status quo. The neighbors actually manage the event now and when I mentioned I knew Mr Hartzman they extended the invitation.
In this weeks IFYI, get your shovel ready there's a lot of BS to bury.
In case you are wondering, my mother founded Greensboro's first night out events and hosted them in our family's front yard for many years until the crowds began spilling into the streets before moving the event to the park. The event actually predates National Night Out and began as part of a very successful effort to drive crack dealers from the neighborhood when the Greensboro Police and Greensboro City Council refused any help. The neighborhood knows my mother as Ms Betty and Ms Betty, like myself, is fed up with the status quo. The neighbors actually manage the event now and when I mentioned I knew Mr Hartzman they extended the invitation.
In this weeks IFYI, get your shovel ready there's a lot of BS to bury.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Friday, July 19, 2013
Greensboro IFYI: Friday, July 19, 2013
Managing brown bagging, drugs, prostitution, gambling and Ashley's flooded breasts in this weeks IFYI from Greensboro City Manager, Denise Turner Roth.
Friday, July 12, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Friday, July 12, 2013
Callers from Arizona on the Greensboro Riots, Super Jam, and something about no longer allowing state regulated, trained and licensed city building inspectors to decide when rental properties are unfit for human habitation... Seems a bureaucrat is better qualified to make that decision... All in this week's IFYI from Greensboro City Manager Denise Turner Roth.
Wonder how long it will take after an apartment building catches fire before the City of Greensboro gets hit with a class action law suit over a building that was certified as safe by a suit and tie who doesn't know which end of the nail to hit with the screwdriver?
Wonder how long it will take after an apartment building catches fire before the City of Greensboro gets hit with a class action law suit over a building that was certified as safe by a suit and tie who doesn't know which end of the nail to hit with the screwdriver?
Friday, July 5, 2013
Greensboro IFYI: Friday, July 5, 2013
Public information requests, Riots, Police and Youth Protection Ordinance, Small Group meetings and all in this week's IFYI
Friday, June 28, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Friday, June 28, 2013
Turns out I was right all along about the Franklin Blvd Greensboro Sportsplex the city staff denied was being planned and refused me access to city planning maps to see and the proof is in this week's IFYI from the City of Greensboro.
Only, they gave it a new name, the Heath Park and Indoor Track And Field Facility.
And to think, Greensboro City Attorney S. Mujeeb Shah-Khan told me I was denied access to planning because he feared I might poison the City's water supply.... What was that all about?
Yeah, I know I said I was done but I just had to prove I was right... again.
Only, they gave it a new name, the Heath Park and Indoor Track And Field Facility.
And to think, Greensboro City Attorney S. Mujeeb Shah-Khan told me I was denied access to planning because he feared I might poison the City's water supply.... What was that all about?
Yeah, I know I said I was done but I just had to prove I was right... again.
Friday, June 21, 2013
IFYI: Friday, June 21, 2013
RUCO, oh no!
Greenway, hey, hey!
Shift Accelerator.
All you can spy in the IFYI
and me, I'll catch you later.
Yeah, it's crappy poetry, so what?
Greenway, hey, hey!
Shift Accelerator.
All you can spy in the IFYI
and me, I'll catch you later.
Yeah, it's crappy poetry, so what?
Friday, June 14, 2013
IFYI: Friday, June 14, 2013
Are you aware who started the first neighborhood night out in Greensboro? It was my mother, the year before National Night Out began nationwide. I'm sure there no record of it downtown even though Captain Ed Swing sent a dozen or so GPD officers by the house for fear a fight might break out between us and the crack dealers across the street as my brothers and I were directing guests to park their cars in the crack dealers' front yard but all in all it turned out to be a great night and the beginning of a great neighborhood tradition. Anyway, National Night Out Kickoff Parties and more in this week's IFYI from the Greensboro City Manager.
Friday, June 7, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Whatever Today Is
If history repeats itself (and in Greensboro it's in the habit of doing so) considering that the appointment of Greensboro's first and only water conservation manager lead to the now world's most famous Dam Scam I can only assume the new Office of Accountability (ROTFLMAO!!!) as proposed in this week's IFYI will also be short lived.
Yeah, I know I said I was under pressure to stop blogging but what are threats to someone who has been suicidal for the last 40 years? I'll tell you what they are: a fucking invitation!
Yeah, I know I said I was under pressure to stop blogging but what are threats to someone who has been suicidal for the last 40 years? I'll tell you what they are: a fucking invitation!
Friday, May 31, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Friday, May 31, 2013
SS Different Week.
Don't worry, the real shit hits the fan again Monday morning starting ar 8:00 sharp. The autopost is loaded and aimed straight at city hall. They'll be at least another year shoveling up this round.
Don't worry, the real shit hits the fan again Monday morning starting ar 8:00 sharp. The autopost is loaded and aimed straight at city hall. They'll be at least another year shoveling up this round.
Friday, May 24, 2013
Greensboro IFYI: Friday, May 24, 2013
Items for Your Information (IFYI) from City Manager Denise Turner Roth: Guilford County residents will be interested to learn that the City of Greensboro plans to add 15,000 acres of planned annexations by 2019 and 73, 152 acres overall. Got friends in Guilford County? Send them this link.
How can county residents slow down Greensboro expansion? Put pressure on Guilford County Commissioners to deny funding to anything Greensboro wants including the $10 Million Dollars the City is hoping the County will pay towards the downtown performing arts center. Anything that gets into the City's pockets will help slow down the advance into the county.
Several different cancer causing chemicals were found in testing gas probes not of the White Street Landfill but at the E. H. Glass Landfill located next door to the White Street Landfill and operated from 1965 to 1983. I'm not blaming Bill Glass, we didn't know better back then.
No mention of the US Army Landfill next door to Mr Glass's landfill or the previous Greensboro City landfill located very near the intersection of S English Street and Apache. I wonder why not? How many of my fellow East Greensboro residents ever knew they were living on top of an unregulated landfill that operated for almost a century taking in waste from residents, chemical companies, Cone Mills and whatever else came to Greensboro?
You reckon I'll ever get my PIRT (Public Information Request) from 2/18/2013? It's #3 on the list. I've been told by several GPD officers who shall remain nameless what the policy is and they all concure I'm not being told because then GPD would have to stick to it. There's also the matter of the felony no one downtown wants to talk to me about. I guess I'll have to go on camera at a city council meeting...
On my 5/20/2013 request: the IFYI indicates the City has compiled the documents and that "legal will begin reviewing e-mails." Funny in a sad kind of way considering the e-mails all say "subject to public records requests" at the bottom. Are the stalling in an effort to hide something? Damn right they are.
John Godwin's PIRT is a perfect example of why I've been telling the City Manager and others it would be cheaper to put this stuff on line in an .html searchable database and let us search for it ourselves. Why? Because I'm waiting for the exact same information John is waiting for, word for word.
It's all here for your viewing pleasure without my commentary in this week's IFYI.
How can county residents slow down Greensboro expansion? Put pressure on Guilford County Commissioners to deny funding to anything Greensboro wants including the $10 Million Dollars the City is hoping the County will pay towards the downtown performing arts center. Anything that gets into the City's pockets will help slow down the advance into the county.
Several different cancer causing chemicals were found in testing gas probes not of the White Street Landfill but at the E. H. Glass Landfill located next door to the White Street Landfill and operated from 1965 to 1983. I'm not blaming Bill Glass, we didn't know better back then.
No mention of the US Army Landfill next door to Mr Glass's landfill or the previous Greensboro City landfill located very near the intersection of S English Street and Apache. I wonder why not? How many of my fellow East Greensboro residents ever knew they were living on top of an unregulated landfill that operated for almost a century taking in waste from residents, chemical companies, Cone Mills and whatever else came to Greensboro?
You reckon I'll ever get my PIRT (Public Information Request) from 2/18/2013? It's #3 on the list. I've been told by several GPD officers who shall remain nameless what the policy is and they all concure I'm not being told because then GPD would have to stick to it. There's also the matter of the felony no one downtown wants to talk to me about. I guess I'll have to go on camera at a city council meeting...
On my 5/20/2013 request: the IFYI indicates the City has compiled the documents and that "legal will begin reviewing e-mails." Funny in a sad kind of way considering the e-mails all say "subject to public records requests" at the bottom. Are the stalling in an effort to hide something? Damn right they are.
John Godwin's PIRT is a perfect example of why I've been telling the City Manager and others it would be cheaper to put this stuff on line in an .html searchable database and let us search for it ourselves. Why? Because I'm waiting for the exact same information John is waiting for, word for word.
It's all here for your viewing pleasure without my commentary in this week's IFYI.
Friday, May 17, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Friday, May 17, 2013
Again, the IFYI is incorrect this week. Under the heading, Current Public Records Requests Update, May 17, 2013 line 4 dated "2/18/2013 Billy Jones Confidential Informants Policy/Procedures Partially completed and sent. Police Attorney is preparing final item."
I have received nothing. It never came.
Of course, as has been explained to me by several GPD officers off the record: If GPD makes public their Confidential Informants Policy/Procedures as GPD is required by State and Federal law to do, then all GPD officers will be bound by the rules some of them would rather not be stuck with.
And thus the reason GPD's rank and file believe the GPD Attorney is dragging his feet.
That and more in this week's IFYI from the City of Greensboro.
I wish I could find something good in city government to write about. Our rank and file city workers deserve better management than this. They work too hard to have to live with what their bosses do.
I have received nothing. It never came.
Of course, as has been explained to me by several GPD officers off the record: If GPD makes public their Confidential Informants Policy/Procedures as GPD is required by State and Federal law to do, then all GPD officers will be bound by the rules some of them would rather not be stuck with.
And thus the reason GPD's rank and file believe the GPD Attorney is dragging his feet.
That and more in this week's IFYI from the City of Greensboro.
I wish I could find something good in city government to write about. Our rank and file city workers deserve better management than this. They work too hard to have to live with what their bosses do.
Friday, May 10, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Friday, May 10, 2013
Busking, costs to close War Memorial Auditorium (they left out the cost of tearing down and hauling away the old building with the gaping hole in the roof. They weren't planning on leaving it there, were they?) I'm not sure what police FTEs are but Greensboro has a lot less per person than Charoltte and Winston-Salem and more per person than Durham and Raleigh. In reading this article about Ann Arbor, Michigan it appears lower numbers of FTEs are a bad thing.
The Heath Community Plan is mentioned. That's the same area where I found a plan for a second Greensboro Sportsplex that everyone downtown refuses to talk to me about. Seriously, it's on Google maps.
The Accelerated Infrastructure Investments For Economic Growth strategic mobility formula from the NC DOT is interesting. It advocates reduced travel times to spur economic growth. Isn't that what I've been saying for the last 2 years when I say put the jobs where the people live? Of course, like the City of Greensboro they'd rather build roads and industrial parks. It's going to be hard to peddle 70 MPH on those bicycles when we can no longer afford to outbid the Chinese for gas.
All that an more in this week's IFYI.
The Heath Community Plan is mentioned. That's the same area where I found a plan for a second Greensboro Sportsplex that everyone downtown refuses to talk to me about. Seriously, it's on Google maps.
The Accelerated Infrastructure Investments For Economic Growth strategic mobility formula from the NC DOT is interesting. It advocates reduced travel times to spur economic growth. Isn't that what I've been saying for the last 2 years when I say put the jobs where the people live? Of course, like the City of Greensboro they'd rather build roads and industrial parks. It's going to be hard to peddle 70 MPH on those bicycles when we can no longer afford to outbid the Chinese for gas.
All that an more in this week's IFYI.
Friday, May 3, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI: Friday, May 3, 2013
Here's this week's IFYI. Of note: the Current Public Records Requests Update indicates that I received Yes Weekly Documents on April 11. They were unreadable and were pulled from the web by the City at midnight that same night. Myself and many others who requested them never got to read them and my e-mails concerning the problem went unanswered.
On my request for Confidential Informants Policies/Procedures requested on February 18. I have received nothing to date. The City is claiming I have been sent partial information but I'm betting the City of Greensboro is still writing their Confidential Informants Policies and Procedures, thus the real reason for the delay. I mean seriously, a procedure? The US Justice Department publishes their own Confidential Informants Policies and Procedures to the web.
You see, despite recommendations from the United States Justice Department that every police department have Confidential Informants Policies and Procedures in place, the vast majority do not. GPD is stalling and city staff is lying.
Of course, if you think I'm lying about any of this you can request a PIRT to inforequests@greensboro-nc.gov I always use the name Billy Jones and the e-mail address I use is recyclebill@gmail.com
On my request for Confidential Informants Policies/Procedures requested on February 18. I have received nothing to date. The City is claiming I have been sent partial information but I'm betting the City of Greensboro is still writing their Confidential Informants Policies and Procedures, thus the real reason for the delay. I mean seriously, a procedure? The US Justice Department publishes their own Confidential Informants Policies and Procedures to the web.
You see, despite recommendations from the United States Justice Department that every police department have Confidential Informants Policies and Procedures in place, the vast majority do not. GPD is stalling and city staff is lying.
Of course, if you think I'm lying about any of this you can request a PIRT to inforequests@greensboro-nc.gov I always use the name Billy Jones and the e-mail address I use is recyclebill@gmail.com
Friday, April 26, 2013
City Of Greensboro IFYI Friday, April 26, 2013
Along with the usual we have Illegal signs, concieled weapons in restaurants, Stricter ethics rules for city council members (HB 659) and finally, Current Public Records Requests. I thought the City was supposedly swamped with PIRT requests, that list doesn't look to be that big.
And today's City of Greensboro Announcements:
Post RUCO Work Session
And today's City of Greensboro Announcements:
Post RUCO Work Session
Friday, April 19, 2013
IFYI Friday April 19, 2013
Council Agenda's on TV, more BS on public records, taking bids on saving a building the railroad plans to tear down and no information about the Sebastian Medical Museum except that it was discussed by the Mayor who has a financial interest in the property and 2 other folks. Wait, that's not right, not right at all... Oh well, you can read, figure it out for yourself.
The original release.
The corrected release.
The original release.
The corrected release.
Friday, April 12, 2013
IFYI, Friday, April 12, 2013
Sorry I'm late, I've been standing in line for hours waiting on my local drug dealer (Walmart) to get me my fix. Here's a tip: don't get old.
Land development, Herttage House, Faith Interaction, Cascade Saloon, Budget Meetings, State legislation to eliminate the City's Privilege License Tax, Brown Bagging (Haven't heard of that in a long time.) Breast density, eminent domain and more in this week's IFYI.
Other City Announcements For Friday, April 12, 2013
11th Annual Women’s Empowerment Program
WHAT: Greensboro Police Department’s Police Neighborhood Resource Center officers and community partners host the 11th annual women’s empowerment program.
The Women's Empowerment Program was established to provide education, employment assistance, health awareness, and referrals to support services to the women of the Greensboro Housing Authority communities. This annual presentation was designed to provide information necessary to help the ladies of our communities become empowered for success in various aspects of their lives.
The program involves a guest speaker and an opportunity for representatives from the various assistance agencies to interact with and answer questions from the women who attend. Our guest speaker this year is Antonina Griffin, President of the S.C.A.R. Foundation. S.C.A.R. represents STRENGTHEN, COMFORT, ATONE, AND RESTORE THE HEART.
The First Annual Women's Empowerment presentation was implemented in 2003 by Officer (now Sergeant) A.J. Ricketts. He was serving as a PNRC officer assigned to Ray Warren Homes when he started this program. Since that time, Officer C.E. Alston has served as the program coordinator.
WHEN: Saturday, April 13th from 12:00- 5:00 pm
WHERE: Hampton Homes Community Center, 1300 Ogden Street, Greensboro
WHO: Several different groups have been invited to be presenters including, but not limited to, local college nursing students, business leaders, child care facilities, job links, and local community colleges.
Greensboro Police Department Building Grand Opening
WHAT: City officials and Police Chief Ken Miller host the grand opening of the Greensboro Police Department’s headquarters and Central Patrol Division. The event includes tours of the new facility to showcase both the renovations, and the people who provide police services to the community.
WHEN: April 15, 2013 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: 100 Police Plaza (320 Federal Place) Greensboro
WHO: Mayor Perkins, City Manager Denise Turner Roth, Police Chief Ken Miller, and others.
I usually skip the crime beat but this one was unusual. Why did he want to blow up the dumpster?
Man in Custody for Homemade Hazardous Device
GREENSBORO, NC (April 12, 2013) – Greensboro Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to 532 North Regional Road when an occupant of the building called 911 concerned about a person threatening to burn down the building.
Interviews with witnesses at Servant’s Heart Ministry disclosed that the male had placed an unknown item, believed to be an explosive device, in the facility’s dumpster.
The Hazardous Devices Team from GPD discovered a rudimentary homemade improvised explosive device comprised of common household items. The device was neutralized before police arrived.
No one was injured in this incident.
Neil Allen Joyner, 30, of 6905 US Highway 158 in Stokesdale is currently in police custody and has been cooperating with officials. Charges are pending.
Police and firemen remain on scene. Police have no indicators that the community is at risk.
“Bark in the ‘Boro” to be held at Festival Park on Saturday, April 27
GREENSBORO, NC -- (April 12, 2013) -- Greensboro Parks & Recreation will host its first “Bark in the ‘Boro” event for dogs and dog lovers on Saturday, April 27 from 12 noon to 5 pm at Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St. Admission is free of charge! This exciting event will feature dog-themed contests such as a best trick competition, pet costume contest and the “Best in the ‘Boro” dog show, highlighting unique canine attributes. Local businesses and vendors will be on hand with a variety of products and services for sale along with animal rescue agencies. Live music will be provided by area bands, including “Lake Isle” and “Fair and the Foul.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
This year’s event sponsors include: UNC Greensboro’s Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation; Greensboro Public Library; After Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic at Guilford College Animal Hospital; Downtown Greensboro Animal Hospital; Almost Home Boarding and Grooming; YES! Weekly; Dog Days of Greensboro; Petsense; Biscuitville; Bill Black Chevrolet and Cadillac; Diggs for Dogs Boarding; West Market Veterinary Hospital; Feeney’s Frozen Yogurt Bar; Matthews Mobile Media; Mosquito Squad; and Café Europa.
In case of rain or inclement weather, “Bark in the ‘Boro” will be held on Sunday, April 28 from 12 noon to 5 pm. For more information, call Barbara McKenzie, event coordinator, at 336-373-2447.
To learn more about the year-round programs and facilities of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department, please call 336-373-2574 or visit online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure. Greensboro Parks & Recreation is nationally-accredited and a three-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation management.
Notice for Economic Development Committee Meeting - 4.18.13
Land development, Herttage House, Faith Interaction, Cascade Saloon, Budget Meetings, State legislation to eliminate the City's Privilege License Tax, Brown Bagging (Haven't heard of that in a long time.) Breast density, eminent domain and more in this week's IFYI.
Other City Announcements For Friday, April 12, 2013
11th Annual Women’s Empowerment Program
WHAT: Greensboro Police Department’s Police Neighborhood Resource Center officers and community partners host the 11th annual women’s empowerment program.
The Women's Empowerment Program was established to provide education, employment assistance, health awareness, and referrals to support services to the women of the Greensboro Housing Authority communities. This annual presentation was designed to provide information necessary to help the ladies of our communities become empowered for success in various aspects of their lives.
The program involves a guest speaker and an opportunity for representatives from the various assistance agencies to interact with and answer questions from the women who attend. Our guest speaker this year is Antonina Griffin, President of the S.C.A.R. Foundation. S.C.A.R. represents STRENGTHEN, COMFORT, ATONE, AND RESTORE THE HEART.
The First Annual Women's Empowerment presentation was implemented in 2003 by Officer (now Sergeant) A.J. Ricketts. He was serving as a PNRC officer assigned to Ray Warren Homes when he started this program. Since that time, Officer C.E. Alston has served as the program coordinator.
WHEN: Saturday, April 13th from 12:00- 5:00 pm
WHERE: Hampton Homes Community Center, 1300 Ogden Street, Greensboro
WHO: Several different groups have been invited to be presenters including, but not limited to, local college nursing students, business leaders, child care facilities, job links, and local community colleges.
Greensboro Police Department Building Grand Opening
WHAT: City officials and Police Chief Ken Miller host the grand opening of the Greensboro Police Department’s headquarters and Central Patrol Division. The event includes tours of the new facility to showcase both the renovations, and the people who provide police services to the community.
WHEN: April 15, 2013 at 10 a.m.
WHERE: 100 Police Plaza (320 Federal Place) Greensboro
WHO: Mayor Perkins, City Manager Denise Turner Roth, Police Chief Ken Miller, and others.
I usually skip the crime beat but this one was unusual. Why did he want to blow up the dumpster?
Man in Custody for Homemade Hazardous Device
GREENSBORO, NC (April 12, 2013) – Greensboro Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to 532 North Regional Road when an occupant of the building called 911 concerned about a person threatening to burn down the building.
Interviews with witnesses at Servant’s Heart Ministry disclosed that the male had placed an unknown item, believed to be an explosive device, in the facility’s dumpster.
The Hazardous Devices Team from GPD discovered a rudimentary homemade improvised explosive device comprised of common household items. The device was neutralized before police arrived.
No one was injured in this incident.
Neil Allen Joyner, 30, of 6905 US Highway 158 in Stokesdale is currently in police custody and has been cooperating with officials. Charges are pending.
Police and firemen remain on scene. Police have no indicators that the community is at risk.
“Bark in the ‘Boro” to be held at Festival Park on Saturday, April 27
GREENSBORO, NC -- (April 12, 2013) -- Greensboro Parks & Recreation will host its first “Bark in the ‘Boro” event for dogs and dog lovers on Saturday, April 27 from 12 noon to 5 pm at Festival Park, 200 N. Davie St. Admission is free of charge! This exciting event will feature dog-themed contests such as a best trick competition, pet costume contest and the “Best in the ‘Boro” dog show, highlighting unique canine attributes. Local businesses and vendors will be on hand with a variety of products and services for sale along with animal rescue agencies. Live music will be provided by area bands, including “Lake Isle” and “Fair and the Foul.” Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
This year’s event sponsors include: UNC Greensboro’s Department of Community and Therapeutic Recreation; Greensboro Public Library; After Hours Veterinary Emergency Clinic at Guilford College Animal Hospital; Downtown Greensboro Animal Hospital; Almost Home Boarding and Grooming; YES! Weekly; Dog Days of Greensboro; Petsense; Biscuitville; Bill Black Chevrolet and Cadillac; Diggs for Dogs Boarding; West Market Veterinary Hospital; Feeney’s Frozen Yogurt Bar; Matthews Mobile Media; Mosquito Squad; and Café Europa.
In case of rain or inclement weather, “Bark in the ‘Boro” will be held on Sunday, April 28 from 12 noon to 5 pm. For more information, call Barbara McKenzie, event coordinator, at 336-373-2447.
To learn more about the year-round programs and facilities of the Greensboro Parks & Recreation Department, please call 336-373-2574 or visit online at www.greensboro-nc.gov/leisure. Greensboro Parks & Recreation is nationally-accredited and a three-time winner of the National Gold Medal Award for excellence in park and recreation management.
Notice for Economic Development Committee Meeting - 4.18.13
Friday, April 5, 2013
IFYI And City Announcements: Friday, April 5, 201
Property values, minimum housing standards, the High Point Road/Lee Street fiasco. Nussbaum gets a free pass by the city attorney, the faux TEDx and more in this week's IFYI from Greensboro City Manager, Denise Turner Roth.
City Hosts April Meetings on New High Point Road/Lee Street Corridor Zoning Districts
GREENSBORO, NC (April 2, 2013) – The City’s Planning and Community Development Department is hosting a series of three public information meetings in April on the new, proposed zoning districts to improve the High Point Road/Lee Street corridor. The new zoning districts may impact signs, permitted uses, and future development of property along the corridor.
The three sessions will take place at the Doubletree Hotel, 3030 High Point Rd. on the following dates:
· Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm
· Thursday, April 11 at 9 am
· Saturday, April 13 at 10 am
For more information, contact City Planner Russ Clegg at 336-373-2211 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/CGC.
City Budget Planning Meetings Set for District 1, April 6, and District 4, April 8
WHAT: Greensboro City Council members and City officials will meet in March and April to discuss the 2013-14 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts by attending any of the community meetings.
District 1
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, at 10 am.
WHERE: Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Councilmember T. Dianne Bellamy-Small.
District 4
WHEN: Monday, April 8, at 6 pm.
WHERE: Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann.
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Poetry Greensboro 2013
Greensboro Police Headquarters Grand Opening
GREENSBORO, NC (April 5, 2013) – The Greensboro Police Department will host a Grand Opening at 10 a.m. on April 15 at its new headquarters located downtown. The ceremony is open to the public and will take place in front of the building at 100 Police Plaza (formerly 320 Federal Place).
The Grand Opening will include tours of the new facility and an opportunity to learn about the department’s daily operations.
“This is a milestone in the department’s history,” said Chief Ken Miller. “For far too long our great city has not had a distinguishable police headquarters. The acquisition and renovation of this building changes all that.”
For a cost of $1, the General Services Administration awarded the building to the City in July 2011. Sitting on 2.14 acres and consisting of five floors and a basement, this six-story structure has 94,809 square feet and 187 parking spaces. Construction on the building began in 1951. From its opening in 1955 until the summer of 2011, the structure, valued at $20 million, was occupied by the Internal Revenue Service.
In May 2012, after a series of renovations, GPD’s Logistics section moved to the basement. A few months later in January 2013, Public Safety Information Technology occupied a portion of the third floor. Soon thereafter, Central Patrol Division transferred its employees to the first floor along with Records Division, Watch Operations and the Telephone Response Unit.
“Consolidation allows us to serve the public more efficiently,” said Miller. “We remain in close proximity to the courthouse, Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s Office and other government agencies, which more conveniently serves the needs of those engaging multiple agencies in the criminal justice process.”
The public can now go to Police Headquarters for fingerprinting services and get copies of police reports and criminal background checks.
Within the next year, the department foresees senior administration occupying the second floor, which includes the Chief’s Administrative Office, Public Information, Community Relations, Resource Management Division, Police Attorney, Professional Standards, Crime Analysis, Budget and Planning, and Research, Planning and Analysis.
In addition to landscaping, Police Headquarters continues to undergo upgrades and renovations to incorporate a full-service gym with locker rooms, a canteen break area, and a Command Center.
To date, renovations to the building have cost approximately $2.2 million. Federal forfeiture funds accounted for half. The City provided nearly $800k. The remainder was funded through a grant.
City Hosts April Meetings on New High Point Road/Lee Street Corridor Zoning Districts
GREENSBORO, NC (April 2, 2013) – The City’s Planning and Community Development Department is hosting a series of three public information meetings in April on the new, proposed zoning districts to improve the High Point Road/Lee Street corridor. The new zoning districts may impact signs, permitted uses, and future development of property along the corridor.
The three sessions will take place at the Doubletree Hotel, 3030 High Point Rd. on the following dates:
· Tuesday, April 9 at 6:30 pm
· Thursday, April 11 at 9 am
· Saturday, April 13 at 10 am
For more information, contact City Planner Russ Clegg at 336-373-2211 or visit www.greensboro-nc.gov/CGC.
City Budget Planning Meetings Set for District 1, April 6, and District 4, April 8
WHAT: Greensboro City Council members and City officials will meet in March and April to discuss the 2013-14 budget planning process. Residents are encouraged to share their thoughts by attending any of the community meetings.
District 1
WHEN: Saturday, April 6, at 10 am.
WHERE: Glenwood Recreation Center, 2010 Coliseum Blvd.
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Councilmember T. Dianne Bellamy-Small.
District 4
WHEN: Monday, April 8, at 6 pm.
WHERE: Lindley Recreation Center, 2907 Springwood Dr.
WHO: The meeting will be hosted by City Councilmember Nancy Hoffmann.
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Greensboro Police Headquarters Grand Opening
GREENSBORO, NC (April 5, 2013) – The Greensboro Police Department will host a Grand Opening at 10 a.m. on April 15 at its new headquarters located downtown. The ceremony is open to the public and will take place in front of the building at 100 Police Plaza (formerly 320 Federal Place).
The Grand Opening will include tours of the new facility and an opportunity to learn about the department’s daily operations.
“This is a milestone in the department’s history,” said Chief Ken Miller. “For far too long our great city has not had a distinguishable police headquarters. The acquisition and renovation of this building changes all that.”
For a cost of $1, the General Services Administration awarded the building to the City in July 2011. Sitting on 2.14 acres and consisting of five floors and a basement, this six-story structure has 94,809 square feet and 187 parking spaces. Construction on the building began in 1951. From its opening in 1955 until the summer of 2011, the structure, valued at $20 million, was occupied by the Internal Revenue Service.
In May 2012, after a series of renovations, GPD’s Logistics section moved to the basement. A few months later in January 2013, Public Safety Information Technology occupied a portion of the third floor. Soon thereafter, Central Patrol Division transferred its employees to the first floor along with Records Division, Watch Operations and the Telephone Response Unit.
“Consolidation allows us to serve the public more efficiently,” said Miller. “We remain in close proximity to the courthouse, Sheriff’s Department, the District Attorney’s Office and other government agencies, which more conveniently serves the needs of those engaging multiple agencies in the criminal justice process.”
The public can now go to Police Headquarters for fingerprinting services and get copies of police reports and criminal background checks.
Within the next year, the department foresees senior administration occupying the second floor, which includes the Chief’s Administrative Office, Public Information, Community Relations, Resource Management Division, Police Attorney, Professional Standards, Crime Analysis, Budget and Planning, and Research, Planning and Analysis.
In addition to landscaping, Police Headquarters continues to undergo upgrades and renovations to incorporate a full-service gym with locker rooms, a canteen break area, and a Command Center.
To date, renovations to the building have cost approximately $2.2 million. Federal forfeiture funds accounted for half. The City provided nearly $800k. The remainder was funded through a grant.
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