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The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • October 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 10Fall fun for allEvents are taking place in Ann Arbor throughout October. Check out these fun ways to celebrate the season (find more events on the city’s online calendar).  On Saturday, Oct. 13, 10 a.m.– noon, meet “nature’s recyclers” at the Materials Recovery Facility Open House (4150 Platt Road). A Leslie Science & Nature Center naturalist will provide a fun, interactive program featuring a vulture and other living recyclers. An optional MRF tour is also available. This event is free, and space is limited! Preregister by calling 734.794.6000, extension 43112. Preregistered programs start at 10 and 11:30 a.m.Trick or Treat Down the River is Sunday, Oct. 21 from noon to 4 p.m. at Gallup Canoe Livery (3000 Fuller Ave., 734.794.6240). By canoe or kayak, encounter creatures along the river handing out treats and candy. Bring a bag for collecting candy. And feel free to dress up, too. Fee is $18 per boat. Pre registration is no

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • September 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 9A2 Open City Hall debutsAnn Arbor residents have a new way to share feedback with city staff and Council members with the debut of A2 Open City Hall. This new online forum will feature questions about specific projects and initiatives on a regular basis, inviting the public to give input from the convenience of their keyboards. The first topic on A2 Open City Hall is already underway and focuses on changes residents would like to see along the South State Street Corridor. Additional topics will be launched this fall.Fire restructure proposal meetings In March, Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard presented a fire department restructuring proposal to City Council, which would position the department to operate out of three fire stations. One station would be located on the north side of the city (Station 5), one on the south side of the city (Station 2) and one in downtown Ann Arbor (Station 1). However, b

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Michigan                           August 2012, Volume 6, Number 8This is a reprinted version of the original, which was e-mailed to A2 City News subscribers on Aug. 1, 2012. Further information on featured topics and current news can be found at www.a2gov.org. IN THIS ISSUE  New police chief * Park millage update * A2NonMoto blog * FRA high-speed rail grant * Police golf outing * CTN podcasts * Vote Aug. 7 * Farmers Market turns 93 * Street resurfacing * Tree-care tips * A2 social media * “Around Ann Arbor” * Dates to rememberNew police chief appointedAnn Arbor City Council has appointed John Seto safety services administrator and police chief. Since April 1, 2012, Seto has served in this role on an interim basis. He was originally hired with the city as a patrol officer in 1990 and was appointed deputy chief of police, operatio

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • July 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 7 Public comment sought for fire restructure planAt the City Council budget work session on March 12, a fire department restructuring proposal was presented by Fire Chief Chuck Hubbard which would position the department to operate from three fire stations: stations 1, 2 (reopened) and 5. This plan would enable four firefighters to be on duty at each of the three stations. Before this proposal is considered further, the City Administrator and Council would like to give community members the opportunity to hear more about the proposal and ask specific questions. There are a variety of options available to citizens to learn about the Fire Restructure Proposal including:View Fire Restructure Proposal presentation.Watch Chief Hubbard’s March 12 Work Session presentation to City Council via CTN’s video on Demand (use the pull-down menu at the top left of the screen to select "City Council," then scroll th

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • June 2012 • Volume 6 • Number 6 Fiscal year 2012 budget approvedOn May 21, 2012, Ann Arbor City Council adopted the fiscal year 2013 budget after many hours of deliberation and discussion. The City of Ann Arbor fiscal year 2013 runs July 1, 2012, until June 30, 2013. Although the adopted budget was very similar to the city administrator’s recommended budget, it did include amendments that made minor adjustments to the human services, housing commission and District Court budgets.In addition, direction was given to increase fire staff if additional revenue from the state is obtained via fire protection grants. A more extensive description of the key highlights included in the budget can be found on page one of the draft budget book. To view the May 21 meeting in its entirety, visit CTN’s Video on Demand. AAPD welcomes new officersAnn Arbor police services held a swearing-in ceremony on May 11 to welcome five new police office

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • May 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 5 City administrator presents proposed FY 2013 budget to City CouncilOn April 16, City Administrator Steve Powers presented his recommended Fiscal Year 2013 budget. City Council will consider the proposal during the next few weeks and vote on May 21.Budget overviewThe FY 2013 budget is the second year of a two-year budget plan. While the city administrator’s proposed budget is similar to the spending plan approved by City Council last year, adjustments were made to respond to current City Council priorities and community needs.Among the highlights:Planned reductions in police and fire staffing are eliminated.A police recruit program will supplement sworn officers and assist with public safety concerns in downtown. Park mowing will move from the current 19-day cycle to a 14-day cycle. Seasonal park monitors will be added.Street repair and resurfacing work will be at an all-time high.These investments

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • April 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 4Fiscal year 2021 budget process underwayCitizens can keep up to date on the fiscal year 2013 budget planning process by visiting the online Ann Arbor Citizen Guide to Finance and Budget. A City Council Work Session was held on Feb. 13 and March 12. Presentation handouts are available online. In accordance with City Charter, the City Administrator's Recommended FY 2013 Budget is submitted to City Council on or before April 15, 2012. City Council, with at least seven affirmative votes, must adopt the budget no later than its second meeting in May.Interim safety services administrator/police chief namedEffective March 31, 2012, current Deputy Chief John Seto assumes the role of interim chief of police and safety services area administrator. Seto has served in the Ann Arbor Police Department for more than 20 years, and has extensive patrol, detective and management experience.Ann Arbor City Admini

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 The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • February 2012  • Volume 6 • Number 2FY 2013 budget work sessions scheduledCouncil work sessions — on Feb. 13, Feb. 27, March 12,... Tree Town's Ins and Outs and All-Abouts, AKA Everything you need to know about what is going on in the City of Ann Arbor.

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • January 2012• Volume 6 • Number 1In memoryIn memory and honor of the passing of Eastern Michigan University Police Chief Greg O’Dell (retired... Tree Town's Ins and Outs and All-Abouts, AKA Everything you need to know about what is going on in the City of Ann Arbor.

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • December 2011 • Volume 5 • Number 12 Ann Arbor Bridges project underway(pictured above, Michigan Department of Transportation Director Kirk... Tree Town's Ins and Outs and All-Abouts, AKA Everything you need to know about what is going on in the City of Ann Arbor.

The Newsletter for the City of Ann Arbor, Mich. • November 2011 • Volume 5 • Number 11 Election Day remindersTuesday, Nov. 8 is the City General Election to elect City of Ann... Tree Town's Ins and Outs and All-Abouts, AKA Everything you need to know about what is going on in the City of Ann Arbor.

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June 2011 A2 City News Resident Newsletter Article List Electronic distribution: Friday, June 3, 2011 2012 budget approved After countless hours discussing and meeting, on Tuesday, May 31,... Tree Town's Ins and Outs and All-Abouts, AKA Everything you need to know about what is going on in the City of Ann Arbor.

May 2011 A2 City News Resident Newsletter Articles Electronic distribution: Friday, April 29, 2011  2012 budget update  As the City of Ann Arbor fiscal year 2012 budget process... Tree Town's Ins and Outs and All-Abouts, AKA Everything you need to know about what is going on in the City of Ann Arbor.

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