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11 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYOR CONTINUED CITY BEGINS 2019/2020 BUDGET PROCESS they can. I want to offer all members of the department my Beginning in 2018,the City established an annual budget heartfelt thanks for their professional service to the commu- process that allows for discussion by City Council throughout nity. I encourage residents to reach out to the PD if you have the year about a variety of topics related to the budget.In any safety concerns. April and May,Council reviewed capital/operational budget requests by City Boards and Commissions and evaluated the -Bob City's programs,goals and key performance indicators.The remaining dates include: RECREATION FACILITIES EXPANSION UPDATE • June 5th—Review 6-Year Staffing Plan Construction of the bath house and kids' pool at Memory • July 3rd—Evaluate City's financial policies and cost recov- Square Pool is close to being done and the pool will soon ery/fee structure for recreation and golf. be open for the season.Stay tuned for more details on an • July 12th—Budget retreat to review capital improvement opening date,hours and grand opening celebration! Phase I requests,projections&assumptions and focus areas of construction at the Louisville Recreation/Senior Center will based on updated key performance indicator data be completed this summer and the west wing will be open. • September 4th—Recommended biennial budget for This includes youth classrooms and the indoor playground 2019/2020 is presented&public hearing is set on the 1st floor and the fitness areas,including the cardio • September 11th—Special meeting to review recom- vascular equipment,circuit weights and free weights on the mended budget second floor. • September 18th—Special meeting to review recom- The north area of the facility will be temporarily closed for mended budget renovation for approx.3 months.Senior and youth programs • October 2nd—Public hearing to review recommended will be relocated or temporarily cancelled during this time. budget The entire Recreation/Senior Center will be closed August 11th 26th for annual maintenance and to regrade and pave • October 16th—Regular meeting to review recommend- the parking lot.Phase II and III of construction will continue ed budget(last review before adoption) in late fall with the opening of the aquatics area and north • November 5th—Adopt budget,appropriate funds&set wing.The entire indoor pool will also be closed August 1st- mill levy October 1st. These dates are subject to change based on Council's sched- For the most up-to-date information,visit our Facebook ule.The public is encouraged to attend these meetings and page or website at www.LouisvilleCO.gov/Expansion.Ques provide feedback throughout the budget process.You can tions about the projects can be directed to Kathy Martin at view the agenda and packet for upcoming meetings by visit- KathyM@LouisvilleCO.gov or 303.335.4903. ing the City's website at www.LouisvilleCO.gov/Council. CITY INVITES FEEDBACK ON BROADBAND COMCAST CONSTRUCTION FOR NETWORK UPGRADE THIS SUMMER Residents are invited to participate in the City's Broadband Comcast is planning to launch an Advanced Fiber Network Needs Assessment and Feasibility Study by taking an online project in Louisville beginning in late May.This multi-month survey.During the month of May,the City sent postcards to engineering and construction project will bring fiber op - a random sampling of households. If you did NOT receive a postcard and would like to complete the survey,please visit tic infrastructure deeper into Louisville neighborhoods. the following link:www.LouisvilleBroadbandOpinion.com. City-wide in scope,the project involves a combination of The online survey will be available through June 15th.Busi construction in the public right-of-way and easements, nesses will receive a separate survey link by mail. installation of new and upgraded equipment and changes to the network architecture.To learn more about the project, Additionally the City will host two open houses for residents including construction timeline and customer notifications, to learn about the study and share their feedback in person. visit the City's website at http://www.LouisvilleCO.gov/Resi- The first open house is scheduled for Thursday,June 7th dents/Comcast-Fiber-Project. from 6-8 pm and the second open house is scheduled for Friday,June 15th from 9-11 am.Both meetings will take NEW FAQ PAGE ON CITY WEBSITE place in Council Chambers at City Hall (749 Main Street).Your feedback will help us explore a range of alternatives available Do you have questions about City services,departments or for promoting advanced broadband services to Louisville anything else related to Louisville?Visit the new Frequently citizens,businesses and local agencies.Thank you to all who Asked Questions page on the City's website at http://www. participate!If you have any questions,please contact Emily LouisvilleCO.gov/About-Us/Frequently-Asked-Questions.You Hogan at 303.335.4528. can read answers to topics the City is often asked about and even submit your own questions on this new page. 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