City Administrator’s Report for 7/1/2011

City Administrator’s Report

07-01-2011

FROM: Mahesh Sharma, City Administrator

Administration
City Hall will be closed on Monday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day.

The Raytown Arts Council will be presenting Hello, Dolly on Friday and Saturday, July 15 and 16 at 7:30pm, with a Matinee on July 17th at 2:00pm at the Raytown South High School Auditorium. Advanced ticket sales are either through the Raytown Hy-Vee or on-line at www.raytownarts.com.

Finance
FY 2011-12 budget request packages have been issued to all city departments and the budget requests are due August 1st, at which time Staff will begin compiling information for the City Administrator’s review.

Parks & Recreation
Raytown BMX will host the 2011 Redline Central Finals, for the second year in a row, on September 9th through 11th, 2011. The Redline Central Final draws over 800 BMX racers from the Central region which includes Colorado, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Arkansas and Oklahoma. BMX racing is an Olympic sport and continues to gain popularity and new riders every year.

The event is open to the public and admission is only five dollars ($5.00) per person. The Raytown BMX Board would like to thank the City of Raytown, the Raytown Parks and Recreation Department and the track’s great volunteers for their support, dedication and hard work to make this event possible.

For additional information, call the Raytown BMX Track (816-716-7223) or Scott Morrow (816-769-0149) or visit the Raytown BMX website at www.raytownbmx.org.

Public Works
Building renovations continued this week with interior finish work, exterior paint preparation and entry vestibule construction. KCP&L is scheduled to install the new electrical service as early as today, but should be completed next week. Once the new electrical service is installed the roof and guttering can be completed. The project has advanced enough to allow staff to frame-out the replacement sign room.

The Missouri Department of Transportation has contracted with APAC Kansas Inc. and KTU Constructors for the replacement of two bridges over 350 Highway at 67th Street and Blue Ridge Boulevard. Both bridges will be closed and detours established, information can be found at http://www.modot.mo.gov/kansascity/major_projects/Safe_and_Sound_Jackson.htm. The current schedule is for construction to start on July 22nd.

The first phase of the annual pavement management project started this week with the concrete contractor. Replacement of selected concrete pavement; sidewalk, curb and gutter began around by Minor Smith Park and will then work from the north end of the city to the south end of the city. The contractor has 45 days to complete the project.

The cost of fuel dropped significantly this week; average cost was $3.18 for diesel and $3.06 for unleaded.

Board, Committee and Commission Meetings, and Events
July 5 – Board of Aldermen Work Session; Council Chambers, 6:00pm
July 5 – Board of Aldermen Meeting; Council Chambers, 7:00pm