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2013 State of the City 2/19/2013 Council Meeting CITY OF WARSAW

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Page 1: 2013 State of the City 2/19/2013 Council Meeting CITY OF WARSAW

2013 State of the City

2/19/2013 Council Meeting

CITY OF WARSAW

Page 2: 2013 State of the City 2/19/2013 Council Meeting CITY OF WARSAW
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Strategic Goal #1 GROWTH

MANAGEMENTDEVELOP A LONG-TERM PLAN FOR SUSTAINABLE

COMMUNITY GROWTH

UTILIZE ANNEXATION AS A TOOL FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

RECONCILE CURRENT ZONING AND DESIRED LAND-USE DISCREPANCIES WHERE THEY MAY EXIST

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2012Completion of BIKE/WALK MASTER PLANPassage of business friendly SIGN ORDINANCEInitiate downtown PARKING STUDYInitiate COMPLETE STREETS ORDINANCEANNEXATION OF 110 ACRES of developable

ground west of IVY TechExpanded into Northern Tax Increment Financing

District and approved by Indiana Economic Development as a CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY PARK

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2013 Initiate new COMPREHENSIVE PLANBall State University School of Architecture and

Planning CHARETTE focusing on the Gatke Property/Market Street/Little Crow Building “corridor”

Warsaw Housing Authority is initiating neighborhood organization and action plan for above area

Utilize “complete” transportation plan Focused Economic development initiatives

Planning requirements for STELLAR COMMUNITY Status that we plan to apply for in early in 2014

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#2 BUSINESS EXPANSION AND

RETENTIONESTABLISH LOCAL PROGRAMS AND INCENTIVES

TO SUPPORT EXISTING BUSINESS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO EXPAND AND GROW

ACTIVELY SEEK TO UNDERSTAND CONDITIONS AND NEEDS OF EXISTING BUSINESS

DEVELOP A COORDINATED ENTREPRENEURIAL NETWORK WITHIN THE COMMUNITY

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Through ORTHOWORX collaboration:Exploring ORTHOPEDIC SPECIALTY CLINIC Exploring BUSINESS INCUBATOR/ACCELERATORStrengthen workforce initiatives that meet the

needs of the industry… eg. IVY Tech collaboration creating the Advanced Orthopedic Manufacturing Program

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2012-2013Developed relationships/ on site visits with

Orthopedic and other corporate CEOSSupport federal legislation to repeal Medical Device

Tax and support state efforts to mitigate MDT through state incentives and tax relief

Listened to needs of merchants with multiple public hearings regarding the Sign Ordinance and Parking study

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2012-2013Through KEDCO/CPEG:

Develop regional supplier network to improve access and collaboration regionally

Through WCDC:Strengthen Building Façade grants and Revolving

Loan for improvementsProvide a voice for downtown merchants

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Strategic Goal #3 Business Attraction

Identify and prioritize properties available and desired for development

Create and promote shovel ready sites for development

Use local finance tools strategically and creatively to support business attraction efforts.

Grow tax base with assessed value from preferred business types

Diversify industry and business mix

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2012Identified landowner partners within the newly

CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGY PARK.Finalized CTP agreement with IEDCInterviewed industrial developers, construction

companies, engineering firms to solicit proposals for a consolidated marketable industrial park that will be designed to grow and expand

Selected Browning development to create preliminary site plan develop a collaborative agreement amongst partners negotiate a shell building proposal create marketing strategy for the new industrial park

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2013Preliminary engineering is currently underway in

the new industrial parkPartnerships will be formed to

maximize land use and cooperation in developing the site plan

Collaborate on infrastructure expenses Develop incentives and marketing strategies

CTP increment revenue should be realized later this year and will be earmarked for accelerator development

The expansion of Winona PVD will occur this year We will name the CTP /industrial park. . . any ideas?

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Establish a coordinated marketing and outreach program highlighting economic development opportunities within the community

Create and promote economic development marketing efforts through a consistent strategic targeted message2013

In collaboration with the Chamber and KEDCO Our marketing and messaging will be further

redefined as the CTP planning progresses As “product becomes available”, our goal is to

strengthen the common message with all economic development entities and consolidate with a unified approach

Continue to market to existing industry through active outreach

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Strategic Goal #4DOWNTOWN WARSAW

Further define and encourage development/redevelopment efforts within the central business district

Identify needed critical downtown streetscape elements and improvements

Establish a strategy to expand downtown Warsaw as a unique community and business activity destination

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2012The remodeling and occupancy of the historic

First National Bank Building occurred this past year.

Offices of the Mayor, Human Resources, Clerk-Treasurer, Building and Plan, City Engineer, City Attorney, and Waste-Water Payment were consolidated in the new CITY HALL.

In addition, an enlarged parking lot /city plaza was developed

The WCDC merged with the Chamber to consolidate management staff and enhance efficiencies for both entities.

The BIKE/WALK MASTER PLAN was completed with specific facility projects downtown to connect public areas with parks and neighborhoods

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2012(contd)

Initiation of the DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY Completion of the NEW SIGN ORDINANCEFIRST FRIDAY events continued under the direction

of the city’s new event coordinator and with the guidance of the WCDC

The establishment of Saturday FARMERS MARKET in the Plaza and on Center Street

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2013Completion of the parking study FARMERS MARKET expansionCompletion of CITY PLAZAParks department will begin to program the City

PlazaCity Special Events Coordinator will Collaborate with

WCDC to further develop and program downtown events

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2013 (contd.)

Acquisition of the Indiana American Water Pumping Plant at Center Lake

BUFFALO STREET BOULEVARD design will be explored further to develop a timeline as a downtown to Center Lake Park connection

The planning CHARETTE will look at redevelopment opportunities in downtown Warsaw that could involve larger parcels of land.

City entry signs will be replace and wayfinding signage will be erected

The re-establishment of law enforcement presence downtown with high visibility office in new city hall and a base for foot and bike patrols

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Strategic Goal #5Communication &

ProcessWork to streamline development/permit

approval processes

Improve communication between City of Warsaw officials and the citizens of Warsaw

Improve communication and coordination between the City of Warsaw, neighboring communities and Kosciusko County

Develop a coordinated communication effort between the City of Warsaw and key stakeholders

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2012Establishment of a monthly newspaper column,

“…from the Mayor” in the Times Union that seeks to inform our citizens of municipal issues

Increased use of city website to conveyInvolvement in monthly Community Action Council

(CAC) meetings, membership in Orthoworx (advisory Council seat), Membership in KEDCO, WCDC board, CCAC board, and close collaboration with Chamber.

Attendance at County Commissioners meetings, close relationship with county elected officials,

Collaboration with County Sherriff and Prosecutors office emergency services.

Partnership with 911 and countywide emergency management

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2012 (contd.)

Collaboration of Warsaw/Wayne Township Fire Territory. Expansion to third fire station.

Collaborate with County on Road and Bridge projects through county membership in the Michiana Area Council of Governments (MACOG)

Continued improvement of City WebsiteRegular meetings with WCS superintendent have

established collaborative partnership

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2013Collaborate with Winona Lake to finish up

connection of Bike /Walk project connection the heritage trail to Smith Street

Collaborate with county to engineer bridge on 300 North to accommodate pedestrian traffic from Sheldon Drive to Madison School and into Warsaw CTP.

Explore further collaboration with county and Winona Lake to enhance community assets.

Continue to improve communication process at public meeting through multimedia presentation and better council audio system.

Continue to use technology to expand communication process

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Strategic Goal #6Neighborhood Revitalization

Develop programs to support a balanced mix of safe, stable, and desirable neighborhoods within the community

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2012Acquisition and demolition of two blighted

residential properties at edge of downtown. Appropriated extra funds to leverage into CDBGWHA/HOW is developing collaboration with Habitat

for Humanity to leverage assets to develop more sustainable NRI resources.

Resurfaced selected streets in all five districts

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2013

Planning CHARETTE to evaluate residential housing needs in study corridor

Evaluate options to resurface more neighborhood streets in spite of reduced road revenues

Continue to develop NRI initiatives with expanded partnerships

Housing plan is major component of STELLAR COMMUNITIES initiative

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Additional Operational Initiatives

School SafetyRealign DARE/ SRO resources and responsibilities

with WCSInitiate regular school patrols and presence for all

WCS schools within city limitsCollaborate with WCS on school security issuesRespond to WCS requests for safe schools and

provide available resources

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Roads and Transportation

HUSKY TRAIL RECONSTRUCTION engineeringResurfacing project list with optional asphalt

recycling processThrough the BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE and

with community partnerships, we will work to prioritize, fund, and implement Bike/Ped projects from master-plan.

Continue support of regional AMTRAK resumption of service

Implement 2013 Aviation Capital Improvement Plan-lowering of power lines

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Stormwater/WastewaterBy mandate from IDEM/EPA implement storm water

(MS4 guidelines). Will hire an MS4 coordinator, develop a project list of drainage issues, develop a budget, and storm water fee.

Complete the shutdown of WWTP #1 and diversion to plant #2

WWTFTDevelop preliminary site plan for station #3Initiate optional EMT training for current firefighters

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Budget and Finance

Continue to find ways to cut expenses and control capital spending as a result of decreased revenue as the result of property tax cap credits.

Assessed valuation took a big hit this year as the result of reassessment and real estate downturn. It appears that real estate values are starting to comeback but I’m sure it will be a slow recovery.

Methamphetamine and PSEWe will continue to combat the scourge of crystal

meth as the human toll continues to mount. Our officers are ever vigilant and will continue to fight this horrible problem

I will look towards tamper-resistant products to provide an effective option for law abiding citizens who use the medicine properly, as we work with our legislators to limit and/or remove dangerous precursors from the shelves of our stores.

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Thank You !

Mayor Joe Thallemer