City Testimonials: "I hope that you have received 500 calls saying THANK YOU for the new playground at Bonforte Park! It is a terrific neighborhood park and we so appreciate the improvements. I walk by every day and see so many children and parents enjoying themselves." -Citizen Comment "The crew from Engine 15A were professional, knowledgeable, courteous, and extremely helpful, not only did this group of professionals represent the Fire Department in a positive light, they also speak to a city government that is responsive and courteous to the public."- Citizen Comment "We've found with projects we're doing, the City seems to be as proactive as they possibly can be." -Real Estate CEO "Grateful for the progress made by CSPD to curb shoplifting." -Business Loss Prevention Manager "Not only was my concern addressed in a professional and timely manner, but Finance Planning & Analysis Manager Leslie Hickey took the time to let me know that changes were on the way. This is the direct opposite of some folks' perception of local government." -Citizen Comment "Thank you very much for fixing the potholes on the round about for Squirrel Tail and Brainard as well as the divot by the water outlet on Squirrel Tail towards Musgrave. Thank you, thank you, thank you!" -Citizen Comment "Accounts Payable Supervisor Patti McFarland was true to her word, she called me back within days to give a status report. Then she called again to update me. Then, she called today to let me know she had been able to contact the unreachable tow company, received an invoice, and would be reimbursing the portion the business manager agreed to pay! I know that it was a sustained effort because I tried for several months and got nowhere. I can't express my overwhelming gratitude to Patti and your office for their work in this matter. We run a service-based business and try to learn from other organizations whenever we can. I will bring up this instance at our weekly meeting as an example of good service to be commended and followed.Thanks to you and Patti for the surprisingly positive experience I had with your office." -Local Small Business Owner "Thanks to Traffic Technician Pete Doyle, his community attitude to work with the residents is commendable. Thank you once again." -Citizen Comment "Streets Operations Manager Bard Lower has provided me superb customer service, above and beyond what could reasonably be expected. I know that this has been a priority for your administration, and I felt it important to let you know that it is working. Mr. Lower and his associates deserve kudos for their proactive, thorough handling of this five-year-old snow plowing issue and I am grateful to you as well for making the City more responsive to citizen requests." -Citizen Comment "As a new resident of Colorado Springs, it’s apparent that the City really does excel in taking care of its residents and treats its citizens more like neighbors and friends than just customers on a long “to-do” list. Thank you for all your exceptional service." -Citizen Comment
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Mayor’s Letter to City Council Re: Drake Power Plant

June 6, 2012 By

 In a letter to City Council, Mayor Bach thanks City Council and suggests a “fresh look.”

Date:     June 5, 2012

Dear Members of City Council:

The Mayor’s Downtown Vision anticipates a transformative, dynamic, and vibrant new era of development for the areas immediately south of Downtown.  This activity might include museums, sports venues, retail and commercial development, and housing.  This opportunity for our community is exciting, and has the potential to not only transform our Downtown but to diversify our entire economy, create hundreds of new jobs, and expand and diversify our tax base. This vision includes potential economic development on the current site of the Martin Drake Power Plant.

 Thank you for committing as the Board of CSU to push forward with a study of the possibility of moving or decommissioning the Drake Power Plant.  Several of you have actively supported this review, and have expressed a refreshing willingness to be open-minded about an exciting new future for our Downtown, one that includes economic development and possibly a cleaner, still affordable and more sustainable energy supply for our future generations.  I applaud this leadership and willingness to consider new ideas for the benefit of our entire community, and look forward to seeing the CSU study sometime in October.

 May I suggest that the study consider not only the costs of moving or decommissioning Drake, and the possible impacts on electric rates, but also balance the analysis by adding in the tremendous potential for vibrant new economic development Downtown, and the new jobs, new housing, and new tax revenues that would go along with that, as well as the many benefits of a more environmentally friendly power supply.  Several Council members have talked about these exciting potential benefits, and they should be included in the review.  The community will benefit from an objective and open-minded fresh look of the Drake Power Plant that starts with no preconceived notions or bias.  I pledge that the City Executive Branch will provide support for the Drake review in any way appropriate.

cc:  Council Administrator Aimee Cox and Mayor Bach’s Executive Team (Fire Chief Rich Brown, Police Chief Pete Carey, Chief Economic Vitality & Innovation Steve Cox, City Attorney Chris Melcher, Chief of Staff and Chief Administrative Officer Laura Neumann)

 

 

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