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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November Mayor’s Counsel Meeting

November 16, 2012 By

On Thursday, November 15th, Mayor Steve Bach met with Council Members Scott Hente, Merv Bennett, Angela Dougan, Tim Leigh and Brandy Williams  for the monthly Mayor’s Counsel meeting.  Agenda topics included: helping the homeless, fire mitigation, a CSFD dental clinic, and the City’s Comprehensive Plan.

Suzi Bach discusses forthcoming plans to assist the homeless

The discussion on a new initiative to help the homeless was led by Suzi Bach. Suzi is working closely with Mayor Bach, Councilman Bennett and the El Pomar Foundation to research best practices from cities all over the nation. A final plan is currently being developed and will be presented early next year. “We wouldn’t be where we are right now without the hard work of Suzi Bach,” said Councilman Bennett.

Fire mitigation education is a main priority of the CSFD and City Communications. The Fire Department and the Mayor are working together in a timely manner on new fire mitigation rules going forward, including finding a balanced position for people who will be rebuilding in the areas impacted by the Waldo Canyon Fire. City Communications is working in concert with State and Federal agencies to provide public service information on fire mitigation and emergency preparedness. The Mayor stressed the importance of over-communicating information and working in-sync with the County to pursue grant money to help achieve our emergency safety goals.

Fire Chief Rich Brown made a brief report on a new free dental clinic program started by the Fire Department in partnership with Senior Mobile Dental. Set up at Station #8, this clinic is designed to assist the elderly and uninsured. Next, the Mayor stressed the importance of taking a fresh look at the City’s Comprehensive Plan. “The Plan should target 3 priority areas, Downtown, Southeastern Colorado Springs, and the UCCS region. More efficient building and development regulations and a special focus on transit, public safety, code enforcement, and urban renewal areas need to be the focus of a new Comprehensive Plan,” said Mayor Bach.

The meeting concluded with a brief update from Chief of Staff Laura Neumann on the progress of the Pension Solutions Team. “We are exploring every option to keep the City sustainable and will have a report ready by the end of January 2013,” said Neumann. The final Mayor’s Counsel meeting of 2012 is scheduled for 10am Thursday, December 13th at the Police Operations Center.

 

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