Did you know?
Did you know it's "New Year's Day?" For local governments in North Carolina, the new fiscal year starts each July 1. For FY17, Concord's budget totals about $230 million, and $78.7 million for the General Fund. Learn more about the budget at concordnc.gov/budget, and have a happy "new" fiscal year!
Wishing you a safe and enjoyable Independence Day weekend
In observance of Independence Day, City of Concord offices will be closed on Monday, July 4. Garbage, recycling, and bulky waste collection by Waste Pro will be collected on one-day delay next week. All yard waste should be placed at the curb on Tuesday, July 5. For more information about the holiday schedule, visit concordnc.gov or call the Customer Care Center at 704-920-5555.
Residential bulky waste collection every other week, starting July 5
Effective July 5, 2016, Concord residents should place bulky waste out for collection on the same day as recycling. The new, every other week collection schedule for bulky waste will allow the City to continue providing a complete range of solid waste collection services with no additional charge to residents. Bulky Waste includes all items that cannot fit inside curbside carts such as furniture, tires, equipment, appliances (white goods), and e-waste (anything with a circuit board, especially TVs and computers). Recycling and bulky waste will be collected every other week according to the established blue/green zone schedule. Weekly garbage and yard waste collection continues unchanged. Visit concordnc.gov for full details.
A safety message from the Concord Fire Department
While fireworks are one of the things we enjoy most about the Fourth of July, they are also one of the greatest safety concerns. Fireworks can cause serious injuries, including burns, lacerations, eye injuries, vision loss, dismemberment, and even death. Sadly, children and young adults are the majority of victims of fireworks accidents requiring emergency room treatment. Many young children suffer burns from sparklers, which are often mistakenly considered safe for kids. You can help make the holiday safe for your family and friends by ensuring that fireworks are used in a legal and appropriate manner.
The State of North Carolina and the City of Concord only allow the sale or use of certain “permissible” fireworks that do not explode, rise in the air, travel laterally on the ground, or fire projectiles into the air. These permissible fireworks may only be sold to those 16 years of age or older, and include sparklers, fountains, smoke devices, snake and glow worms, trick noisemakers such as string poppers or snappers, and toy pistol caps. These are distinguishable from other fireworks such as firecrackers, Roman candles, missiles, bottle rockets, and shells, which are not legal in North Carolina. Be responsible and safe while enjoying time spent with family and friends! For more information about Fireworks safety, contact the Fire Department at 704-920-5517.
NCDOT seeks public input on 10-year transportation plan
The N.C. Department of Transportation is asking the public to provide feedback on the quantitative scores and preliminary local input points assignments for the transportation projects for the upcoming State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP document is developed under the Strategic Transportation Investments law (STI), which established the Strategic Mobility Formula. In fall 2015, NCDOT and local planning organizations assembled and submitted projects for scoring after collecting public input for the 2018-2027 STIP.
NCDOT is hosting 15 information sessions across the state through July 14, to receive input on the locally identified priorities and points assignments methodologies that will result in a Draft STIP next year. Anyone who cannot attend a session in person can easily view all the materials and submit their comments electronically through ncdot.gov/sti. NCDOT invites and encourages your participation in the development of North Carolina’s transportation network. The public comment period will run from June 20 – July 22.
What's happening at ClearWater
Due to a high level of interest sparked by a profile of the artist in the June 26 Charlotte Observer Article, ClearWater Artist Studios has decided to extend the current Guest Artist show, 'The Go Between,' a solo show of works by Wingate artist, Phillip Larrimore. The show, originally set to come down after June 30, will stay up in the ClearWater Gallery through July 16. This includes Saturday, July 9, when Artist Studios throughout ClearWater will be open with artists working in their studios and available to talk to visitors from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. This monthly event is called '2nd Saturday Open Studios' and sometimes features talks or events related to whatever show is in the Gallery. For more information, visit clearwaterartists.com or call 704-784-9535.
Parks and Recreation highlights
Please see the Summer 2016 issue of Leisure Times for a full list of programs offered by the Parks and Recreation Department.
Just one week until Streetlight 5K and Frolic!
Save the date for the Streetlight 5K and Frolic, the evening of Friday, July 8 in Downtown Concord. From 6:00-9:00 p.m., everyone will be dancing in the street! Live music from the Jill Goodson Band will fill Downtown while children enjoy classic summer games, activities, amusements, and arts & crafts! The race will start/finish on Means Avenue and include the McEachern Greenway and McGee Park, fun run starts at 7:00, 5K at 7:30. Race day registration is $20. For more information, call 704-920-5600 or visit concordparksandrec.org.
City of Concord upcoming meetings
Unless otherwise noted, location is the Council Chamber of City Hall, 35 Cabarrus Avenue W.
July
12 at 4:00 p.m. City Council work session
13 at 7:00 p.m. Historic Preservation Commission
14 at 6:00 p.m. City Council regular session
19 at 6:00 p.m. Planning and Zoning Commission
Stay Connected!
Visit the City's website for the latest information and updates at concordnc.gov. Check out our page on Facebook and our other interactive features!
Have you experienced great service from Team Concord?
If you have had an experience from our team that left an impact, we hope you'll let us know so we can recognize that coworker with a "High 5 for Excellent Service." You can get started by visiting concordnc.gov/High5 or call 704-920-6400 to submit your acknowledgement over the phone.