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1979 Annual Report ~~---'--_..- - .. ~.. -- - ----- t ~ " l)l 1 ; l:, ~. ! ! I I ~ . ~' r' ' ~ t:: ~^ f i , .~ , " " 1979 ~:ANNUAL REPORT - . '---~~ " BicentenQJ~al' Center Openin,9 , "'Eve;~t of the Y eo r I '. _ 1ir.,'-'",.,-'---'"....~ ...~."..,=....-.. "",, ,<., . ---- i l I I l , ~- I ! II . ~ l' .-- r ~ ,., I, Page C-2 The Salina Journal / . . ~ ; ~./ I ~ ~; ,. l. .' ,'.' Sunday, March 9,1980 .. '(.- Left to right: Dan Geis, Vice-Mayor; Merle Hodges; Karen Graves, Mayor; Keith Duckers and Roy Allen. The:> City', Conunission meets at -4:00 p.m. 'e~~~ Monday (except when there is a 5th Monday in a month) in Room 200 of the City-County Board of Education Building, unless otherwise announced. Their. primary role .is to determine policy. Major responsibilities include: deciding what the annual- ~ budget and property tax mill rate will be; hiring the City Manager;' . . establishing the annual compensation policy for city employees; determin- ing what capital im- provements should be undertaken and the methods of financing; an- nexing areas into the city; making final decisions on issues . of community growth including planning, zoning, provisions of cjty services and subdivision, regulations; and in gen- eral, keeping a watchful 'B'icentenni.al. Center"s First 7 Months Construction of the 6.5 million dollar, multi- " purpose center began on October 1, 1977. The Grand Opening Ceremony was held June 1, '1979. The ban- quet, with Gov. John Carlin as the keynote . speaker was ~ttended by 861 people.' Heritage ,Hall was spectacular. The ligh~-hearted mood of the people, the words of praise arid the beautifill music was t:be only way to breathe life into the steel, bricks and mortar. During the first 7 months of operation, 25 . varied entertainment events were attended by more than 110,000 peO- ple.-- Additionally there were basketball games, tournaments, meetings, seminars, conventions,. trade shows and other activities utilizing the facilities. - . Operating expenses amounted to $444,836, while revenue earned by the center totaled $277,539. The $167,297 deficit, -was made up from Revenue Sharing Funds and a portion of the bond contingencies. The goal to have the center become self- eye on the overall municipal operation as elected- representatives of the entire community. During 1979, the Com- mission: held 40 regular meeting~; dealt with ap- proximately 590 items of , business, not including the numerous appointments to various boards and com- missions; passed 87 or- dinances and adopted 66 resolutions. . Through the year, Com- missioners pahicipated in a number of meetings of appointed boards and com- missions, special interest groups, study sessions, seminars and state and na- tional meetings. A great deal of'time is spent in do- .ing their "homework" to prepare for meetings and visiting with citizens to get their views on a partic'illar ,problem, proposal or issue. supporting,is going to be difficult to reach. Very few facilities of this type ever become totally independent. The city took over operation of the Center- from the Bicentennial Center Authority in August. The Authority did a very.commen- ~--- ____l - . < dable job of gettip.g the center staffed, opened, setting rates and , establishing- operating policies:- The center was selected. to receive the Kansas Engineering Society's Engineering' Achievement Award for 1979. -'- - - ,. , ('; ';, 1 . I f', ; , ~ HIGHLIG-HTS OF '79 AND COMMISSION ACTIONS "';"'~;:~"""""~- -Approved a five year, $4,800,000 Capital Improvement Program. -Approved an application for approx- imately $13,500 in grant funds from the Kansas Energy Office to undertake and carry out Project Conserve, a voluntary survey to provide participants with sug- J gestions ()n how they can save energy an~ money in their homes. -Began study of the complex Housing Mortgage Revenue Bonds and their possi- ble benefit or detriment to Salina. -In compliance with orders from the State Department of Health and Environ- ment, entered a contract with a local ~ engineering firmto do the design work on reconstructing the water treatment calcining plant. -Authorized the preparation and filing with the Department of Housing and Ur- ban Development of a fifth year $226,000 Community Development Block Grant Program application, $215,000 to be used for separation of storm and sanitary sewers in the older parts of the city. The remaining $11,000 is for continuation of the Housing Rehabilitation and Weatherization Program. - -Entered an agreement with USD 305 to allow them the use of a room in Memorial Hall Neighborhood Center in order to pro- vide special tutoring and instruction, free - of charge, to the citizens of Salina. -Approved the revised Personnel Manual for the City of Salina. - -Made adjustments in water and sewer use rates, overparking penalties, golf course fees, and parking permits. -Awarded a $159,625 contract for asphalt overlay and another for $250,438 for slurry sealing of certain streets. -Changed the name of Centennial Center to Friendship Center. -Authorized the issuance of $250,000 in Park Improvement Bonds. -Ordered the street in Sunset Park to be designated one way. -Undertook study of the %%city sales tax which had been proposed in the Capital Improvement Program in order to help finance some of the city's needed capital improvements. Also to replace the Intangibles Tax and avoid a Property Tax increase in 1981. -Established a curfew on Sunset Park "'frdrn 12:00'rilidnight to-5:00 a.m. -Approved a three lane street on Ninth Street from Cloud to Ash; the middle lane to be used for left turns, with parking pro- hibited on both sides of the street. Parking was 'also -banned on the south side of East Iron Avenue from Front Street to the Channel Bridge, the north side of Crawford Street from Ohio to Broadway, and both sides of Marymount Road from East Iron Avenue to East Crawford. -Executed an agreement with the YWCA for the y to operate a nursery in Friendship Neighborhood Center. -An agreement was developed between USD 305, the Recreation Commission and , the City of Salina, whereby, Parks, Recreation and' Human Resources Departments would be combined into a ' Department of CoIDInunity Services. The city will take complete charge and finance the operation beginning January 1, 1981. An interlocal agreement continues the - Recreation Commission through 1980 with the Director responsible to both that com- mission and the City Manager. -Approved the $13,708,680 1980 Budget and set the mill levy for tax supported functions at $38.27 per one thousand , dollars of assessed valuation. 11 ---' -Began awarding appreciation plaques to retiring city employees, as a part of the city's effort to acknowledge its gratitude and appreciation for the retiring employee's years of service. Two were awarded in 1979. -Approved a contract to provide group term life insurance for all municipal employees equal to 100% of their annual ' salary with a minimum coverage of $10,000. The -policy also provides $4,000 coverage on the spouse and $2,000 on each child under the age of 18.. -Designated certain parking stalls in the Central Business District for benefit of - the handicapped. -Began presenting plaques to citizens who serve on the many boards and com- missions upon completion of service; 45 were awarded in 1979. -For several months in 1979, the city and county had considered different drafts o~ proposed interlocal agreements concerning regulation of development within the three mile area of the city limits. So far, the two governmental en- tities have been unable to reach a satisfac- tory agreement. on the matter. In a District Court case on the matter, the judge ruled in favor of the County having control over platting within the three mile area. The city subsequently appealed that decision. Conflicting legal opinions on the matter and the ramifications which it holds for cities and counties throughout the state is the reason for the city's deter- mination to pursue the matter and the willingness of the State Supreme Court to consider the issue. -Passed an ordinance requiring ade- ,quate provisions be made for handling storm water as a condition for approval of development plans. -Released the "Clear Zone Easement" at the south end of the runway of the former municipal airport. -Adopted the 1979 Editions of the Uniform Building Code, Uniform Sign - Code, Uniform Plumbmg Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, and Uniform Code for the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings. - -Established a Heritage Conservation District as a part of the zoning ordinance and created a Heritage Commission. , '-EstabliShed a meClumical contractor license and required inspection of work performed by mechanical contractors. -Established formal pro~edures for re- questing the issuance of Industrial Revenue Bonds, including ,a $500 fee for legal and administrati~e expenses. , -Established a Deferred Compensation Plan for employees through the Interna- tional City Management AsSociation. -Established a Complete Count Com- mittee as recommended by the U. S. Bureau of Census in order to obtain the best possible information through the 1980 Census. -In support of the Community Blood Bank Program, permission was granted for 25 parking spaces to be reserved in parking lot No. 10, north of the First United Methodist Church, when the blood- mobile is being conducted; It will be used primarily by volunteers helping with the program. -Permission was granted to Marymount College to utilize the Municipal Golf Course in conjunction with the Elks Coun- try Club Course in order to host the district and national NAJA cross-country championship races in November of 1980, 1981, and 1982. f"'i-'i -j ,. l ".,. , I.' I I I, ,."',~: ~i rJ "J I, Sililday, Mareli'g-: :1980'. . ,. " '" ~A,.'~, '{. ; , t. ~ _, -:.., ',. C ~ ... r r - _ : .-.,,: ~-. 1 ( ~. ~: J: , I , j I I I I I I I 11' . The Salina Journal Page C-3 RIVER BEAUTIFICATION TOO EXPENSIVE - Practically since completion of the Flood Protection Project in the early , 1960's the appearance of the Old Smoky Hill River Charmel has been a controversial subject. - Studies involving aesthetics, recreation and water supply have been done by the Corps of Engineers and consulting engiIleers. Many discussions, meetings and hearings "have been devoted to it. Numerous editorials, news articles and letters to the editor have appeared on the subject in the past 15 to 20 years. . During an informal study or focus session, late in 1979 the City Commis- sion concurred: there are other demands on our financial resources - which l)ave to be given a higher priority; and the channel with minor, periodic dredging will continue to carry water to the treatment plant. 'I -I I t I CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Vital to Good Gov't_ , H The Planning Commission has been in the process of developing revised Subdivision Regulations- since 1972. Pictured above are par- ticipants in a public hearing concern- ing a draft of the regulations. As a result of the hearing and input by in- terested citizens, the draft was modified. The proposed regulations have now been transmitted to the City Commission for their consideration. There are 34 boards, conunissions and conunittees, involving 275 posi- tions, appointed by the City Conunis- . sion. Seldom is city policy developed solely-by the staff and City Commis- sion. Almost, without exception a policy adopted by the governing body has been initiated, nurtured or som~how influenced by some seg- ment of the public. City ordinances, resolutions, projects and programs are the results of petitions, study and work by committees, public hearings and ultimately a decision supported by a majority of the five elected commissioners. Pace ~ TJte,~~Un~ ~,ournal New Pilot at " , AdrninistrativeHelm. , ' Fitst City Manager Change Since '1964 / / Salina adopted the Commission-Manager, form of government in 1921. Since that time, 8 men have held ~he position of City Manager. Rufus L. - Nye was appointed City Manager, May 7, 1979, after serving in similar positions in Yankton, South Dakota and Blaine, Minnesota. The manager is the chief administrator, responsible to carry out policies set by the City ComIpission. ,He serves as the technical, professional advisor to, the City Commission-; assists in th~' formulation of policy by making recommendations, suggestions and pointing out the needs, problems and options available to the City Commission. The manager hires all other city employees and is responsible for' the general performance of each department in the municipal PERSONNEL I I I I j I I '. , The city hired its first full-time Data Processing Manager in early 1979 to be responsible for computer programming and coordination. Early' in 1980; the city will be leasing a computer with greater speed and much more memory capacity than the one we have used the, past six years. There is an ever increasing amount of 'data, in all aspects of the city operation, which needs to be stored and available for quick retrieval for planning, general management and decision making. . In an effort to economize and develop a mor~ efficient organization, the positions of City Engineer and Director of'Utilities were combined under the classification of Director of Engineering and Utilities. The city experienced a 24.5% turnover in personnel during 1979. The recruiting, hiring, and training of personnel for the various jobs is ex- tremely expensive. As an employer the city must be in a competitive . position in order to hire and retain desirable'employees. In addition to maintaining an equitable salary plan, periodic adjustments or im- provements in other employee benefits is essential. Effective the first of 1980, the City Commission began providing term life insurance coverage for each employee equal totheir annual salary, but not less than $10,000. This benefit also includes $4,000 coverage on the spouse and $2,000 on each child below the age of 18. In the past, the employee has paid the total premium for dependent coverage under the group health insurance plan. The city now pays $25 towards the dependent coverage. , A physical fitness imd stress test program has been made available to all city employees on a volunteer basis. The program is in the in-- terest of the welfare of the employee, t~eir dependents, and the general public. It has been demonstrated that employees who have good health and fitness are more productive than those who are not. Due to the nature of their work, the Police and Fire Department personnel have ,been involved in this type of physical testing since early 1977. As a res~t of the blood test and physical stress test, several employees have been made aware of serious physical problems' or deficiencies which they were no.t previously aware of.' Some of these, if not properly treated, could have lead to very serious consequences 'for the individual. / CITY MANAGER organization.' He provides ,the leadership in determining both short-range and long-range needs of the city and how those needs can best be met. A major responsibility is to develop the proposed annual budget for consideration by the City Commission. ~ .. HUMAN RELATIONS The monitoring and enforcement of equal opportunity legislation as it relates to the City of Salina is th~ charge of the Human Relations Department. Since the adoption in November, 1973, of the ordinance creating the Human Relations Commission, there have been significant gains, both locally and in city government, of increased awareness and cooperation to meet ciyil rights objectives. The department receives complaints, conducts investigations and endeavors to conciliate the matter between the complainant and the respondent iri areas of (1) employment; (2) housing; (3) public . accommodations. The City's own Mfirmative Action Policy involves continual monitor- 'ing and evaluation of the personnel policies and procedures to comply with our commitment to non-discrimination in City employment. In ad- dition, the City requires those vendors, contractors, subcontractors and suppliers who do business with the City in the amount of $10,000 or more per year, to submit Mfirmative Action Plans for annual review. The U.S. Congress passed new legislation during the 1979 session which mandated that construction firms involved in federal programs increase their work forces by ten percent (10%) to include women. Through the combined efforts of the local Human Relations Depart- ment, the State Apprenticeship Outreach Program and the Federal Bureau of Apprenticeship, five minorities and two females were placed in the Building and Trades Apprenticeship program locally. Six con- struction sites were monitored by the department to review the perfor-' mance of the contractors concerning their Mfirmative Action com- mitments to hire minorities and women. Efforts at compliance on these projects have been successful, as a total of twelve minorities and four women were hired on these projects. The department was successful in getting the minority-owned firm of Taliaferro and Browne, Consulting Engineers, to do a study on the pro- posed separation of storm and sanitary sewers project in the West Ash area. For some time, the City has had difficulty getting minority-owned businesses to bid' and contract for projects in the Community Develop- ment Block Grant Program. ":l!l';." ',' '1'" L - ......... _...-;. -... J. . .1 < . S~c;I!if,' Matc~'~; '1.9~. The Salina jotitn81 Page'CoI P.LANNING ANOCOMMUNITY O'EVELOPMENT / The Planning Division is responsible for gUiding the growth and land use within the conununity through the utilization of four important documents - the Comprehen- sive Plan, the Zoning Ordinance, Subdivi- sion Regulations and the Capital Im- provements Program. The division also serVes as staff for the Planning Commis- sion, Board of Zoning Appeals, Heritage Commission and the Citizens' Advisory Committee. The division was heavily in- volved in the proposed revisions to the- Subdivision Regulations. Approximately 502 acres were annexed to the city in 1979. The division prepared service extension plans for the majority of this acreage. Annexations are scheduled in accordance with an annexation plan that was approved in April, 1977. The ,divi- sion reviewed and processed 17 zoning ap- .- plications, 8 preliminary and 6 final plats, 2 text amendments (Heritage Conserva- tion District and Uniform Setbacks), 6 preliminary and 3 final Planned Develop- ment District Applications. 5 Urban Renewal Development Plans were reviewed. In addition, a total of 17 miscellaneous applications were pro- cessed, ranging from amendment of the Subdivision Regulations to street name changes. The newly annexed Schilling Manor area occupied much of the division's time and effort for the first half of the year. The division was also involved in the prepara- tion of a new 5-year Capital Im- provements Program for the city. This plan contains. proposed improvements totaling over $4,800,000 and was approved and adopted by the city in June. The city was awarded a $9,000 "701" Planning Grant from BUD to update our Population, Economic Base and Land Use Studies. A local consulting firm was selected to prepare the study with the city , planning staff. It is due for completion in June, 1980. , r I j (The house above gets an overhaul through the Housing Rehabilitation Program.) The Conununity Development Division is responsible for the, city's Conununity Development Block Grant Program as funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The majority of the division is responsible for the Housing Rehabilitation portion of the program. This division works very closely with the Salina Citizens' Advisory Committee (CAC) and its various subcommittees; providing staffing, clerical and technical assistance. Housing rehabilitation (including weatherization and emergency) utilizes 37% of the 3 million dollars the city has received. Another 34% is allocafed to public works and facilities. The remaining 29% is allo.cated among the remaining CD projects. The Hous- ing Rehabilitation Program has completely rehabilitated 8 homes this year, for a total of 39 (including 4 under contract). Our Winterization Program has weatherized 82 homes this year for a total of 671 (including 26 under contract). There has been a marked slowdown from 1978, when 320 homes were weatherized. As a result of the City's Housing Assistance Plan, a part of our Community Development Program, the second housing project fc;>r the elderly was completed in 1979. Oakdale Plaza, pictured at the left, along with :Johnstown Towers,have provided approximately 140 units. The projects were funded through HUD's Section 8 Housing for the elderly. TAXES Revenue Sources For Tax Supported Funds AdValorumPropertyTax ..................... .$3,574,373 Back Taxes Collection ........ '. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55,236 Intangible Taxes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . : . . . . . . 371,683 INTERGOVERNMENTAL REVENUE . Sales Tax .. .-. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169,255 Bingo GrosS Receipts........................... 9,176 State Shared Revenue .......................... - 118,519 Highway Maintenance.......................... 3,090 LICENSES AND PERMITS Utility Franchise Fees. . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619,635 Licenses, Fees and Permits...........:......... 121,383 CHARGES FOR SERVICES' Engineering'Fees .............................. Administra,tive Services .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fire Protection Outside City Limits. . . . . . . . . . . . . Admissions and Concessions .................... Miscellaneous Sales and SerVices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . FINES, FORFEITURES & PENALTIES Municipal Court Fines. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ,. . . . 299,821 USE OF MONEY AND PROPERTIES Interest on Investments'. . . . :. . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . 186,268 OTHER Reimbursement of Expenditures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45,509 Transfer from Other Funds..................... 611,564 Contribution by Employee (Social Security & Retirement).................................... 360,833 Special Assessments............................ 444,341 $7,187,981 Expenditures In Tax Supported Funds General .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,955,243 Bond & Interest ................................ 1,648,998 Employee Benefits............................. 1,071,172 Utilities........................................ 275,439 TOTAL........................................ .$6,950,852 J - I - .-~- --- " 40,072 34,253 53,816 17,942 51,212 % 49.73 .77 5.17 2.35 .13 1.65 .04 8.62 1.69 4.17 2.59 .63 8.51 5.02 6.18 - 100.00% 56.90% 23.72 15.41 3.97 100.00% .56 .48 .75- .25~' .71 FEE (NON-TAX) SUPPORTED FUNDS. Beginning Balance Expenditures Year End Balance Receipts Sanitation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$131,307 Parking Meters.. .. .. .. ~ 7,349 Golf Course. . . . . . . . . . .. ~6,881 Solid Waste Disposal... 12,931 Water & Sewerage... .1,417,503 $476,234 90,654 94,909 167,676 2,332,957 $501,110 92,953 98,425 126,412 *2,863,683 $106,430 5,050. 3,366 54,195 886,777 *$755,471 for capital improvements included ($746,552 spentfrom Bond Money.) .;...... ;;"';::':~~. ':;::: :.;;.:;.~..::.:.> ';'. '. .......:..,:..:...:.;.. . -~ -- ~a$.e.C~11te.&~~~ ~~~~~, ,,', , ,~~~ay, March 9, 1980 I . ~ f I f . . ..~' ~ f".l , ,. >,., " ~ . 1 '.' . . '. I , ' ~r f ., i " '1',:" ,. ,'. l, ,.POLICE DEP ARTM.ENT 11 , I I r .. t'~ An MPH brand K-55 movmg radar unit (pictured below), since November 1, 1979, has ridden constantiy on the dashboards of four Salina police units. The results have been highly satisfying; .' Speeding citations have increased only slightly over last year, however, it is believed the deterent effect has been significant. The . driving public is conscious and cautious of moving radar. Two-way traffic can be monitored with 'ease. The K-55 displays the independent speeds of both the patrol vehicle and the target vehicle while the patrol unit is mobile. With the addition of these four K-55's, the Salina Police Depart- ment now has nine radar units. School zone speed ijmits, iri par- tictilar, are .being monitored by the police and motorist compliance is increasingly evident. 151 speeding arrests were made 'in the school zones during the first two days of the 1979-1980 school yeat'; , I 7:;< '. \ ~ ( CITY -COUNTY EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS , . The Salina~Saline County Emergency Preparedness Department, located in the Police Administration Building, provides services for coping with major emergencies - from natural disast~s, such as tornados and floods, to - nuclear-oriented disasters. Department goals are early detection, prompt citizen notification and utilization of locally available manpower, equipment and medical resources. \ .. ) \ The Dataspee,d 40 (pictured upper left), one of the newest pieces of equipment added to the Emergency Communications Center gives the department communications with law enforcement agencies throughout the United States; allows instant response from the NCIC computer in . 'Washington, D.C. on stolen vehicles or wanted persons; and gives us ac- cess to the Motor Vehicle Computer in Topeka allowing us to check any tag within the ~tate of Kansas. The demand for vital information keeps expanding and messages relating to motor vehicles, wanted persons, stolen property all can be processed with great speed and accuracy. 33,741 messages were sent in 1979 compared to 23,474 in 1978. This increase, in part, is due to the new system. . . The dispatcher is the link between the public'and the police, and must relay information from the former to the latter. The safety of both police and the public may depend on the skills and the speed of the dispatcher. The roie of the police officer is continually changing, becoming more complex and increasingly demanding. Their skills must encompass broad areas of crime prevention, apprehension of offenders, re~overy of stolen property, traffic enforcement and being prepared to cope with the unexpected and dynamic situation. Effective police protection requires a continuous personnel training program and application of modern and scientific law enforcement techniques. -Strong emphasis'is placed on the future of Salina's young people, evi- . dent through such programs as the Summer Baseball League and the Police Cadet Explorer Post. The department, in cooperation with the Highway Patrol and the school system, conducts a Bicycle Safety Pro- gram. Controls have been tightened on the Salina bicyclists in an attempt to decrease bicycle-related accidents. , I ,. -!:"l..~ (' TotaICase........~..... 11,860 Cases Cleared. . . .. .. . . . . .8,577 . Property Reported ' Stolen..... .'.......: .$522,585 ~ "t" .~ ',(~ '1<; ~, Prop~rty Recovered. . . $40~ ,726 $335,755 Miles Patrolled. . . . . . . . .462,560 502,298 ~; '~ ~ ~ ,~ ~ I Emergency operations simulatio~ are conducted at the local level. These exercises involve local of- ficials in realistic disaster situations, aimed at giv- ing them a greater understanding of the need for workable emergency plans. -- A city Hazardous Material Incident Plan was com- pleted'in 1979. This plan indicates actions to be taken by various departments and volunteers throughout Salina in case of an accident or incident involving ( any of the large amounts of hazardous materials in Salina or that pass through the city. The Emergency Preparedness Department con- tinues to procure federal surplus property for use within the various city departments, with enormous savings to the city. ;~~ 1 - -- -::J' f) i , \ (~ ( 1 t f' '( , , Sunday, March 9,1980 The Sa1ina.~Qurnal.P.age C-7 f f }.. FIRE DEPARTMENT / An Inspector checks a f11l'll8ce for gas l~. , Your Salina Fire Department's go~ are to protect people and pro- perty from the dangers of fire through a system of prevention and education, which includes such services as: inspection of places of public assembly.. .home fire safety inspections...advice on purchas- ing, use and installation of smoke detectors...carbon monoxide and gas checks...fireplace inspections...fire safety and fire extinguisher clinics...babysitter's clinics...blind and invalid signs...red ball stickers...rescue operations...back-up ambulance, coverage...school education programs...continuing personnel education. In addition to . - the above departmental functions, the 70 members of the Fire Depart- ment handle nearly all the maintenance on fire apparatus, vehicles and equipment. The, department responded to 1,051 calls during 1979, 275 of which were non-emergency. There was one fatality due to fire related caUses, along with a number of injuries. Property loss totaled 1 $224,303. The July 4th wind storm called for maximumutllization of person- nel and equipment. Numerous small fires were extinguished in'their early stages and fire loss was kept to a minimum. During 1979, 8,871 hours were spent on traiirlng, from probationary firefighter instruction for the 19 new firefighters, to a new program ,',~ ,f:: . ~ a !i ~ ~i Department personnel perform major overhauls on equipment as well as preven- tative maintenance. based upon the most recent standards established by the National Fire Protection Association. Training involves instruction in ropes , and knots,-rescue, hydraulics, fire suppression, supervisory develop. ment,as well as attendance at schools offered by other agencies. The first optional college credit fire science program was off-ered ~ during 1979, through the cooperative effort of the Salina Fire Depart- ment and the Kansas TecJ:mical Institute. The Salina Fire Department hosted a Strategy and Tactics Seminar, taught by Mr. Bill Clark, a nationally known expert in tac- tics and strategy. The program proved not only beneficial to our per- sonnel, but to area industries and neighboring fire departments. A total of 2,572 inspections and 88 fire scene investigations were con- ducted during 1979. The department encourages people to install smoke detectors. A small investment might prove to be a very valuable one. HOME SAFETY INSPECTIONS WILL BE CONDUCTED, WITHOUT CHARGE, BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT UPON RE- QUEST. RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO CALL 827-0411 ABOUT THE INSPECTION PROGRAM, TO REQUEST AN INSPEC- TION, OR OBTAIN INFORMATION CONCERNING SMOKE DETECTORS. A CALL MIGHT AVOID A TRAGEDY. CITY-COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES The department provides programs and services directed toward preventive health care for the ,oonefit of all Saline County residents. Listed below are the services presently offered through the department. ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH- Nuisance Complaint Investigation ' Water Supply Testing/Consultation SewerageD~posalConsultation Mosquito Control Rodent Control Food Estab~hment Evaluation Communicable D~ease Control Private Water & Sewerage Systems Approval HEAt TH EDUCATION AND PROMOTION Presentations Audio & V~ual Material Individual & Group Conference EXpectant Parents Classes Counseli.i1g Library PERSONAL HEALTH Home V~itation Program School Health Program Venereal ~ease Clinic Well-child Clinic Pregnancy Testing Pap Smear Clinic Family Planning Clinic Immunization Clinic ' Day Care Applications/Licensing Adult Care Facilities Evaluation Sickle Cell Screening , Communicable D~ease Control Satellite Nursing Clinics Women, Infant, Children Supplemental Food Program Maternal & Infant Program Hemoglobin Screening Blood Sugar Screening Blood Pressure Screening ----- 1- ..r ~- The 85 foot Telescoping Boom pictured above is planned for the Fire Dept. fleet along with two additional pumpers durfug the next couple of years. ,r " j .,,,i,, I 'I I & \ / 11 ~~*'~..~ ! I '" , .f " 'I, I i , I I j I I I 1 I i I , I ! I A i i ! I i i I .. :...J...>."",,--_ ~A - "-, {-., :.'.,-~ ~ Page C-8 The Salina JoUrnal' ~~ - =-- -, 0;--0--- ,,lo__ ~ ~-'" A box culvert for crossing the old, river channel - was the first project in building the Midway ".J)~tween Ohio Street and Kenwood Park. -r Left turn bays ,and traffic signals ~proV'ed traffic conditions at Ohio and Cloud. ., A major repair job resulted from a cave-in of a large sanitary sewer line at Ash and~ Ohio. :::- / The Engineering Department's 'primary func- tion is to safeguard the public interest by assur- ing all municipal improvements and facilities are designed and constructed in accordance with estaj:>lished specifications and municipal codes. The department prepares all specifications and plans for such public works projects as water distribution systems, sanitary sewage collection and treatment systems, storm drainage systems, street paving, curbs and sidewalks. The depart- ment reviews proposed subdivision plats, and -participates in or conducts various projects such as park planning and development, traffic studies, storm drainage evaluations, subdivision regulations and coordinates work contracted to consulting engineers. In addition to the public works projects that were planned and constructed during' 1979, the Engineering Department was involved in several HUD Community Development Block Grant Pro- jects: the renovation of Memorial Hall; Ash Street storm sewer project; Lower Indian Rock Park development; Carver ~nd Friendship Centers and r~ilroad crossing improvements. Planning, design and construction contracts . ;:::. ~~~ns~~~~:~~~:~~l amounted to $2,746,863., 'During 1980, the department will be concerned with additional public works projects including the continuation of, the Crawford Street im- provements, completing the study of the struc- . tural condition of 13 bridges within the city, and 'submitting the East ,Iron I Avenue bridge across the cutoff channel to the Kansas Department of Transportation for a rehabilitation project. Salina's new animal shelter will provide ex- panded and much more B:dequate facilities for housing the more than 3,600 dogs and cats handled each year by the Humane Officers. Construction was supervis~d by the Engineer- ing Department. ' ~ ,~'. ~ Major improvements to the water distribution system were made this year. A 30" main was installed from the - treatment plant to Crawford; a 24" main from Santa Fe and Crawford to Ohio and Crawford; a 20" main in Ohio from Crawford to Magnolia; a new 24" main from the Gleniffer Hill water tower to the Crawford and Marymount intersec- tion, and a 20" main from Crawford and Marymount to the east city limits. _ _ A new 500,000 gallon water tower is under construction at the intersectipn of North Fifth Street and Gold Road. It is ex- pected to be completed early in 1980. Construction of a new 20" main is under contract for West Crawford. These distribution improvements should greatly increase the volume andfirefighting capabilities throughout the city. The department has also been working with the Fire Department to begin a program to standardize all fire 'hydrants in the , city. >' .. Sunday,'March 9,1980 The Salina Journal Page C-9 The Salina W~ter and Sewerage Department's responsibility is to provide -a, pure and adequate water supply a~d sanitary sewer ser- vice for Salina's domestic, commercial and industrial needs. The . future growth and economy of our city remains quite dependent on an adequate water supply. . During 1979, a daily average of 6.43 million gallons of water were pumped from the Smoky Hill River and wells, with a high of 14.4 million gallons in August. The-treatment plant has a maximum daily ~ output of approximately 18 million gallons per day: A planning and construction contract was let this yeas for a new calcining plant, at the water~ treatment plant. This will enable more efficient reclaiming of the ~e used in the water softening process, as well as to eliminate air pollution in the treatment process. . A study of the water rate structure is expected to be completed in April 1980. The Environmental Protection Agency is requiring cities to implement an industrial sewage pretreatment progr~ by 1985. , PERMITS and INSPECTION The --- Permit and Inspection Department administers and enforces building codes and related ordinances~ issues pennits and provides inspection services and reviews residential, commercial and industrial development plans for . compliance with Building, Electrical, Plumbing, Mechanical- and .Minimum Housing Codes. In cooperation with the City Planning Department and the Board of Zoning.Appeals, -the department is also responsible for the interpretation and administration of the Zoning Ordinance. The Permit and Inspection Department's operatipg expenses should be offset by pennit fees. The _ marked decline in construction during 1979, reflected in termS of decrease in the number of building permits and. revenues, plunged the d~partment into a '$20,000 deficit. This decrease is partially attributed to the increase in interest rates for real estate loans as well as inflation. The recent - increase in pennit fees by the City Commission should help to stabilize ~spection revenues in the future. There nas been no significant fee increases since 1968. :--..J;--:--- -- ~- ,---------,-- ---- - ~n " ~ .~ ~ . ,I I -~ ) f ~: 1'. ..;~)l 'I . T' -- . < - ,.....-t;...: ..-. ~ ~"- :\ ~~:~"." l".~(,I.,.\.' I _ I . . . : . ,. . ; , ~ ;".' , J Page C-10 The Salina Journal' - -'--- _ ------'-- ~ ~~. ~ =J: Sunday, March 9,1980 \ Last year's snow required more than 8,123 man-hours to haul more than 2,360 loads of snow, to spread approximately 900 tons of salt and sandon' city streets and to open streets for traffic movement. The July 4th wind storm necessitated the hauling of over 1,842 loads of limbs. City crews were assisted br county crews in the clean-up of the storm's destruction. Weather is a prime in- moisture penetration, see to it residential collection service The Street Department pro- fluence on when and what type that there are always streets to the newly annexed Schilling' vides a variety of services and of work will be performed by in need of repair. ' Manor in March, 1979. By assistance to other depart- most of the service depart- With our weather being so December, 120 residential ments in termS of heavy equip- ments. With the exception of predictably unpredictable, customers were bemg served, mentandmanpower. the Sanitation Department, knowing how to budget a year req:uiring an adjustment in the Maintenance of the 17.1 the nature of their work varies or more in advance for sup- . department's routing. miles of flood control levee, 23 according to the seasons. plies, overtime, wages, etc., Over 225 manhours were control gates, 8 sandbag gaps Snow, ice and heavy rains fre- presents a challenge. For the spent grading the Indian Rock and 2 'pumping plants is ~the . quently require street and personnel in the service Park baseball diamonds in responsibility of the depart- flood control crews to operate departments,handling preparation for the 1980 ment. Major floods Qf",reeord around the clock. Equipment '. .. emergency .situatio~. under .' season., Thelarg~,",<lrJlinag ...e oc; . J, .. ~ ~es a lot ~f 'puniSIiiiieiirdUr'- "''''''"difli~iiit' 'COnmtio~ts.q~te ""'''~?(ifbn''1t~'''''~Rof1a~as;'il~~;?~194~:''~ '. ," .. ,\ .fion'..' .- t mg those tImes and throws. a routme. cleaned and graded, and the ' to.numerous~overflowS'~ COI)Se""; . I heavy work load on Central The Sanitation Department 232 loads of dirt excavated quently, after a detailed, com- Garage mechanics. High serves an average of 10,526 from the site were utilized in prehensive study in 1956, con~ winds and ice are nature's residences weekly, for 12. the grading work at Ivey struction was begun on the way of. pruning trees, but in months at $3.75 per month. Park. flood protection project for the the process, more work is Operating costs, excluding The department also did site Smoky Hill River in the Kan- created for street, sanitation, depreciation of equipment, excavation and grading work, sas River basin. This project park . and waste disposal were $3.97 per month per prior to and following the con- was completed in 1961.' The crews. Extreme fluctuations residence. The Sanitation struction of our new Animal total protected area inside the in temperatures, along with Department began a weekly Shelter on State Street Road. dike system is 10,84,0 acres. !.- '.. "'The . Traffic Control crew shown at the left is kept on the go installing and maintaining signs, automatic signals and painting lane lines, parking stalls and. curbs. All are intended to help pedestrians, motorists. and bicyclists move about the city as safefy as possible. Lubrication' of the dozens of vehicles and other equipment is an important function of the Cen- tral Garage. The lube system pictured at right was installed in . 1979 for personnel safety, b~tter use of space and to conserve on lubricants. .~. ..- _'_" .;.'" ....- ,0)0,'_"'" ." .;:;; ;.'. "". '_.~ ". .-. ;, }:.S .:- ,;>./" },~ _.;::: .; '. , '. Even a city of trees and lawns, like Salina, needs accessible park facilities for its citizens to enjQY; tl:1e wide expanse of grass for ~ games and picnics...courts for tennis and basketball...baseball diamonds.. .play equipment.. .pathways ~to , stroll.. . and welcome benches in the - shade. Salina has more than 611 acres of land in its park system.- The attractive open space we enjoy and the splendid facilities which make them more useful are a priceless asset in today's crowded society. . :Our Park ~ Department is also responsible for rriaintaining the grounds of the Community Theatre, _ Friendship -Center, Carver Center, Lakewood Lodge, and our two swimming pools. During 1979, maintenance of the grounds of the new Bicentennial Center, 35 acres of uPdeveloped park land at Schilling and the.South Indian Rock Park area 'were added to _ the Park Department's responsibilities. Sunday, March 9,1980 The Salina Journal Page C-ll l, " ~ ( _ r ! r ~ ._' ! t l,': i. , - ;, The department implemented the- Park Improvement Program during 1979. This progr~ is designed to replace or repair all 'playground equipment in the Salina park system over a 3-y~ar period. This year, new playground equipment was installed in Lakewood and Ivey Parks. A tot lot was created at South Park using older equipment from other parks. The -d.epartment also began routine playground inspections to assure that the existing playground equipment is safe. - South Indian Rock Park was completed in the fall G""' of 1979. The recreational area includes -8 ball diamonds, 2 concession areas and restrooms, open space and picnic facilities. The Park and Street Departments worked together to build up the infields, reseed the entire area and do general clean-up to prepare the complex for the 1980 baseball season. Salina's newest park, the Jetry Ivey Memorial Park, saw much development in .1979; construction of the street, drinking fountains, two restrooms, playground equipment and five shelter houses. The park grounds were graded and seeded and 32 large trees were planted, 12 d()n~ted"by Exline, Inc. " - The .department also manages, and maintains Salina's 18-hole Municipal Golf Course. Over 50 trees were transplanted from the city nursery and other areas to the golf course. Six large pine trees' were donated by Exline, Inc. All greens and sand traps were cleaned and edged and over 90 tons of sand were added to the course. A new roof was installed on the maintenance building and the east !} Pictured above is Lakewood Park, one of Salinan's favorite parks. The city has been sid e 0 f the c 1 u b h 0 use was attempting to solve the water retention problem. Dredging of the southern portion of the lake for expansion of the water surface has been included in the Capital Improvemen~ Program. remodeled. ) -t- . . 'j , " ~~. .. ': -- .....- ~~r'" .a ~ " oJ ..:;:: - -_~_.,"",",-_____ __,__ '.~'e_ \ '1 i I Sunday, March 9, 1980 THE ARTS t; PageC-12 The Salina Journal r.:?.:.. Art A La Carte provides a variety of entertainment during the noon hour on the Conunons of the City-County Building.' The Salina Arts Commission was the Gazebo and Stage II, the children's established by city ordinance in 1966. Its section and lots of delicious food. The 19SO growth has been steady and sure, matUr- festival, June 13, 14, and 15, promises to be ' ing into a,truly viable agency which helps just as exciting. \ to promote, foster, and develop the arts in The fall Media Blitz involved ten major Salina. The Arts Director is responsible to arts organizations in two intensive weeks ' -the ,City Manager. With seed monies pro-, of spreading the good words about each in- vided by the city, in 1979 the department dividual group and the arts in general to 'through extensive programs for the dinating agency. The new Salina Art generated five times the seed monies pro- ' all Salina and area citizens. "Salina is handicapped and underwriting for various Center opened its exhibition' gallery in vided by the city thr~ugh grants, sponsor- Overflowering with the Arts" stickers arts activities that are normally not September. The Arts Commission played ships, contributions and revenues. Monies became visible community-wide, even on available to the aged and the economical- a vital role in its development and con- .. raised by the Salina Arts Commission are our city refuse trucks. The arts organiza- ly deprived. Projects were extended to tinued to do so through assistance with used to support three areas': Services to tionsplanned and worked together, with non-traditional settings (Oakdale Park, program planning and establishing effec- the forty plus arts agencies> and the the fine coo~ration of the media. Direct- Cify-County Building, downtown Salina) tive administrative procedure. public; the public mandate to take the ly, memberships and inquiries about in- in order to make the arts available to More and more people are utilizing the ,...,.~artsto all peopl~; and the programming volvement increased and indirectly, more diverse segments of the population. services of the Salina Arts Commission. " " that~!,levelop~ ,,,new as ,in .the arts or , aIm~t all Salina citizens were truly The festival is a prime example, and also The practical and aesthetic values that helps,exte.n~ il.lre\ad;,!1~viil.fes. '" BrW8Ul that" J\rUs Upon the Town". included are activitie~ like the pop~ar Art the arts offer the community are bemg ..' .' Orlgom"c , 'ices af ered by the Arts - In'1979, the Arts~Gomihi.Ssion carried on A ~ ~l>..~J:~li.}w'>>f~~~!!efPe!!,.~!!~..r j!~..!!~knQ..\yledgeo..~.~~~mlli~dlli\\~andMl~t\.;~n'!II~Ii" " Ejn.tentai.mneIll.t~ g~gt.iiinithelt1schoo'fs ,~~ ~re~ , glitmgiffcer~9n~r\!'Wq"'''%!l~''i!\Dlql!e,F';~qUy~.~I~conceR~ii~ Ui!!" Jill~ ...... ...... . _.,J."Ahe weekly Salina parti8lly 'ed, DY':USrr-305:=rlrc1Uded' e mura projects at e Bicentenilial ported in SaIiita, has allowed the-fonna-" Journal Calenflar, Channel 6 "Art is were such residencies as the Mobile Center. tion of a solid foUndation so that the arts Upon the Town", "Newcomers" comp Gallery, Musical Arts programs, creative . In f:he a~~ of service, the Arts Commis- are truly nurtured and flourishing for all tickets and general information sheet movement and mime residencies, the Pic" Slon 18 utillZed as a resource and coor- to enjoy in the SO'!!. . 1979 can best be described as a year of ture Person Program, Daisy Cook cooperation and commitment to the arts Remembers, and the Gregg Smith in Salina. The Smoky Hill River Festival, Smgers. These activities often spilled over a community "tradition" since 1976, was into the community to provide ,workshops, held in Oakdale Park and even rain could classes and public performances. As the not keep t~e crowds from enjoying programs became an ever underriding themselves at the arts and crafts booths, commitment, the Arts Commission . roving acts, continuous entertainment on worked with the special audiences ~ "' ,;~_. ~""."~."..'.' ~~:~l 'Y~ :.:~~i ~ 'f: ,;z ,,,,: HUMAN RESOURCES ;:.- 'The Human Resources Department began its operation in 1978 and its respon- ;~sibilities lie in two main areas: manage- ment of' Salina's three neighborhood cen,ters and resource and'liaison services to the community in the area of human social needs. As part of this community out-reach function, the department formed and serves as resource for the Social Service Committee. Comprised of a represen- tative from ~ch of Salina's 70+ service agencies, this committee's initial goals are to broaden communications between the various service agencies; learn about the services each offers the community; avoid duplication of services; and provide a workable referral service. The depart- mel)t also acts as resource to the City -. ,Cotnmission 'on funding requests from :agencies requ~sting federal revenue shar- ing monies. . The Human Resources Department was , incorporated along with the Park and .~ Recreation departments into the Depart- ment of Community Services in January, 1980,-and in conjunction with this change, the three' neighborhood centers will have .. new hours, effective March 15. MEMORIAL HALL - 9th & Ash, will be open from 3:00 P.M. to 10:00 P.M., Mon- day fhruFriday and from ,1:00 P.M. to \:-i, ,. ~~ .:~ ~} '\ ~- 5:00 P.M., Saturday and Sunday. Memorial Hall was again the site of Salina's two holiday parties. Over 800 ,costumed young 'peopie attended. the Halloween Party, sponsored by the Neighborhood Centers, Salina Recreation, Salina Jaycees and ,The Salina Journal. Santa Claus was the honored guest at the Mayor's Third Annual Christmas Party, sponsored by the Neighborhood Centers and the Kiwanis Club, attended by 200 young people. The facility was used by 56,695 persons during 1979.: FRIENDSHIP CENTER - 746 Com- manche, will be open from 3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for recreation and from 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday, Friday and Sunday for senior citizen activities. Friendship Center opened its doors in February, 1979, and 24,622 people have us- ed the center since that time. CARVER CENTER - 315 N. 2nd, is utilized only as a meeting facility, from 6:00 A.M. to 12 Midnight daily. The center opened its doors in February, 1979 and over 10,299 people have used the facility for meetings. In addition to the regularly scheduled recreation activities, all three neighborhood centers will be open from 6:00 A.M. to 12 Midnight daiJy for meetings. Smoky Hill River Festival draws bigger ~ crowds each year;' ;..; ';,. '>;\ ;% .~l! .~ ,~ i )~ -f!'" ";f4 ;;;~ "~ Ribbon cuttings and dedication ceremonies mark the opening of Carver Center (above) and Friendship Center (below) early in 1979. 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