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From the Mayor's Desk - 05/01/08 |
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“If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant: if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” Anne Bradstreet
I trust all are as excited as I, for the change in season and exciting
events the City has to offer in the upcoming spring and summer months. City
Council has recently approved my budget proposal. The 2008 City Budget will
again keep the City in a sound financial position. Special thanks to our Finance
Director Bob Tribby and his entire staff for all of their hard work and efforts
in this regard. In light of the recent Plain Dealer article depictingthe financial strains of many municipalities, you should feel comfortable and
proud to know that your city officials continue to stay ahead of the curve with
regard to economic development issues to provide our residents and business
community with the very best service in a fiscally responsible manner. |
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| The above referenced quotation is not
only appropriate for the season, but also is a positive reflection with
regard to the Mayfield Road Construction Project. When complete, this
stretch of road on our signature street will vastly improve traffic
efficiency that has plagued the area for many years. As previously
reported, the City’s diligence was rewarded with a nearly $500,000 grant
from the Federal Government wherein for the first time in the history of
the City of Mayfield Heights our name appeared in a bill signed by the
President of the United States to receive a grant toward our Mayfield
Road Project. We are expecting a very productive construction season in
2008 as we have approved a change order to increase the workload from 40
hours per week to nearly 60 hours per week. The stretch of the project
from Lander Road to Golden Gate Shopping Center remains on schedule to
be complete by July, 2008. In addition, the area from Walmart to the
Gates Mills corporate line is scheduled to be complete shortly
thereafter. |
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| Our economic development consultants, in
collaboration with my office, the building department, and finance
department, were successful in obtaining a grant from the County for
landscape development and business storefront improvements from Lander
Road westbound to the Lyndhurst corporate line. Another beautification
project is now complete and shortly we will be replacing our “welcome
signs” with a new sign that has been a true community effort. The
Mayor’s Community Council, comprised of nearly 45 residents interested
in volunteering their time for the betterment of the City, was extremely
instrumental with regard to designing the new signs. Recently, City
Council unanimously approved the purchase of the new signs. |
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I am proud to announce the hiring of the
URS Corporation as the City’s new engineering firm. I, on behalf of City
Council and my entire administration, send a heartfelt “thank you” to
Tom Hippley and Fisher & Associates for their many years of dedicated
and professional service to the City. We wish Tom well in his
retirement. URS and our designated engineers, Dave McCallops, P.E. and
Joe Ferenczy, P.E. have already hit the ground running and I am
looking forward to a rewarding relationship with our new firm with many
years of top service to our residents and business community. |
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| I thank all of you who responded to our
city wide survey, provided in the last version of our City Focus. Your
comments, concerns, and compliments are appreciated and will be put to
good use to continue to improve upon our ability to serve. We will
continue to find ways to communicate and educate with regard to city
services and information beneficial to both the residential and business
communities. Please make a special note to tune into the City’s radio
station, AM 1700, the City website at www.mayfieldheights.org , and the
City Cable Channel (Time Warner Channel 23) for up-to-date pertinent
information. |
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| May all of you enjoy a safe, fun, and
relaxing summer. I look forward to seeing you at our many wonderful
events. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact
me and City Council. |
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| Very Truly Yours, |
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Gregory S. Costabile, Esq.
Mayor/Safety Director |
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