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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS GALT DISTRICT CHAMBER LUNCHEON – FEBRUARY 20, 2014 Marylou Powers, Mayor Jason Behrmann, City Manager
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STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
GALT DISTRICT CHAMBER LUNCHEON – FEBRUARY 20, 2014Marylou Powers, MayorJason Behrmann, City Manager
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Highlights• Successful Festivals• Economic Development Initiatives• New Housing Starts• New Commercial Projects• City Projects• The Future Looks Bright!
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Festivals
Eggstravaganza
Tiny Smiles Half Marathon, 5K and Kids Fun Run
Chamber Strawberry Festival
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Festivals
Winter Bird Festival
Lighting of the Night
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Festivals
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Economic Development Initiatives
• Economic Development Task Force• Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)• Developer Impact Fee Reductions• Simmerhorn Commercial Preparations• Old Town Improvements
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Making Room For Progress
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C Street Improvements
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Future R/R BeautificationSubject to Funding Availability4th Street Improvements and Future R/R
Beautification (Lease secured)Subject to Funding Availability
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Residential Subdivisions Under ConstructionThe Meadows, Beck Homes(12 Permits issued, 9 finaled, 15 Remaining)
River Oaks 3, Elliot Homes(5 Permits issued, 0 finaled, 19 Remaining)
Chancellor Estates, Signature Homes(7 Permits issued, 0 finaled, 19 Remaining)
Creekside 2, Unit 2‐ 4Gs Development(20 Permits issued, 14 finaled, 6 Remaining)
Total 44 permits issued, 13 finaled, 59 remaining
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Final Maps – Anticipate Construction in 2015
Creekside 4‐ 67 units, 53 units remaining
Countryside 2‐ 14 units
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Tentative Maps‐ Anticipate Final Map in 2015
Morali Estates‐50 units
River Oaks 3, Phase 2‐ 120 units
Park Creek Village‐39 units
Lonnie Estates‐16 units
Lexington Heights‐60 units
Four Seasons Estates‐26 units
Creekside 3‐ 71 units
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Eastview Specific Plan• 500 acre annexation including
Liberty Ranch• 337 acre project development• Multiple residential subdivisions
of varying densities• Linear park along creek with 1.5
mile trail loop• Elementary school site• Park sites• Connectivity to Liberty Ranch High
School
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Dry Creek Oaks Senior Development
• Proposed 198 unit single family• 100 unit multi‐family• 100 unit assisted living• Clubhouse/recreation center• 13 acre commercial/office site
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Commercial Projects
Cal Waste Corporate Headquartersand Materials Recovery Facility
Wal‐Mart
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Commercial Projects
Family Dollar(Lincoln and A Street)
McDonald’s(Twin Cities and East Stockton)
Simmerhorn Gas Station
Ace Hardware
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Wilton Rancheria Casino Project
• Environmental Impact Statement in Progress by Bureau of Indian Affairs
• Proposed Project• 376,500 sq ft. casino• 230,000 sq ft hotel (288 rooms)• 57,000 sq ft restaurants/lounges• 47,000 sq ft. convention center
• http://www.wiltoneis.com/
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Central Galt InterchangeBefore & After (Landscaping spring 2014)
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Twin Cities Roundabouts
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Twin Cities Roundabouts
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Other Future City Projects
• Water Meters• Quiet Zone• Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade and Expansion• SACOG Grant $1.6 million
• A Street Road repair, sidewalk improvements and bike lanes • 2nd Street Sidewalk improvements• Additional bike lanes on west side
• Harvey Park Improvements ($170k grant)
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Other Accomplishments• Survived worst of the recession without significant reduction in services
• Opened two new natural turf soccer fields at Walker Park• Improved Community Outreach ‐ Created City Facebook and Twitter accounts
• Received grant funding for additional school resource officer position
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Three Year Goals1.Enhance and maintain infrastructure and facilities
2.Enhance economic development
3.Improve financial stability
4.Attract develop and retain quality employees
5.Enhance cultural and youth activities
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QUESTIONS?
