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On the article Kennesaw City Council Agenda for March 27
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On the event Kennesaw Public Stormwater Utility Meeting
Cris Eaton Welsh
4:01 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
ReplyAn average home is about 3000 square feet of impervious surface (for your commercial property’s specific impervious area, please contact Jon Whitmer he can answer any of your specific questions – he is in charge of stormwater management for the city, 770-421-8582 or jwhitmer@kennesaw-ga.gov)
There are four options in front of us:
1. Do nothing and wait for another catastrophic system failure.
2. Increase Property Taxes and keep stormwater in the general fund.
3. Create a utility that is fair and equitable where all parcels of land contribute based on their impervious surface.
4. Create a utility that is fair and equitable where all parcels of land contribute and roll back the millage 1.0 mils (down to 8.5 from 9.5) to make the increase in the utility easier on our homeowners and businesses. This option would require a cut in personnel and/or services in other areas of the city.This utility will impact your business and your property financially. The city has not made any decisions on how to address this need. The city needs your input. The city is looking to make a decision soon and be ready to go in October.
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On the event Kennesaw Public Stormwater Utility Meeting
Cris Eaton Welsh
4:01 pm on Monday, March 18, 2013
ReplyThis year I have the honor of serving as the Stormwater Committee Chairman. I believe citizen input is paramount to discussion on how to deal with our cities failing infrastructure. The stormwater committee has set up numerous meetings and we need your input.
The City of Kennesaw is looking into using a stormwater utility to fund the balance of significant infrastructure issues that need to be addressed. A stormwater utility fee is a dedicated fee that can only be used to fund flood management and stormwater activities.
A stormwater utility is an organizational tool that provides for the planning and financing of the city’s infrastructure. The stormwater utility has a separate fund to account and budget for these infrastructure improvements within the cities existing governmental structure.
Stormwater utility fees are based on the share of stormwater runoff generated by each parcel of land within the city. The fees are designed to charge customers of the stormwater utility in reasonable proportion to their actual contribution of runoff to the stormwater system. Charges for the stormwater utility are based on the amount of impervious surface on a typical residential parcel in the city.
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On the article Date of Skatepark Groundbreaking Set
Cris Eaton Welsh
9:38 am on Friday, December 21, 2012
ReplyIt's an exciting time here in Kennesaw... This would not be possible without the numerous citizen volunteers and dedicated city staff. See ya on the 10th
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On the Blog Post Newtown Lesson: Love Your Neighbor
Cris Eaton Welsh
11:17 am on Sunday, December 16, 2012
ReplyThank you, this is perfect and beautiful... Could not agree more.
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On the article 1,700 to Graduate from Kennesaw State
Cris Eaton Welsh
11:04 am on Friday, December 14, 2012
ReplyCongratulations Councilman Bruce Jenkins for your extraordinary accomplishment. Last evening Bruce earned his Masters Degree in Educational Leadership with an Emphasis in Technology.
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On the article Kennesaw Approves 'Phased' Skatepark Construction
Cris Eaton Welsh
9:41 am on Wednesday, December 5, 2012
ReplyIt been a long wait... but the time is finally here. Thank you to our amazing Parks and Recreation department, our City Staff, our committed Mayor Mark Mathews and the Kennesaw City Council and of course the numerous citizen volunteers who have supported and carried this vision for our community for the last 8 years. It is amazing the things that can be accomplished with dedicated focus and teamwork. This has been a shining example of how Kennesaw continues to come together to make positive things happen for our community.
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On the Blog Post Why Are You So Tired?
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On the article Fit City Finish Line Event Postponed
Cris Eaton Welsh
11:02 am on Tuesday, November 27, 2012
ReplyThe event is being moved to February due to the overwhelming success of this initiative. Due to the initial community support for the The Fit City Kennesaw Initiative, it will now be an ongoing citywide program that promotes a healthy active lifestyle. More details to follow! :)
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On the article Cobb DOT Director Recognized as Woman of the Year
Cris Eaton Welsh
11:16 am on Thursday, October 25, 2012
ReplyCongrats Faye... not only an outstanding role model in transportation, but in the community. Thank you for your commitment to our community.
Cris Eaton Welsh
12:05 pm on Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Final Stormwater Stakeholder meeting tomorrow at noon at the Ben Robertson Community Center. If you live in the city limits of Kennesaw this will affect you financially.
The presentation slideshow is available below so you can get informed!
http://www.kennesaw-ga.gov/phocadownload/stormwater%20slide%20show.pdf