City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of June 10, 2019
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Folsom City Council Adopts Balanced Budget
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Following an annual process of evaluating the city’s fiscal health, community priorities, infrastructure needs, and daily operations, the Folsom City Council unanimously approved a $209 million balanced budget for Fiscal Year 2019-20 that takes effect July 1. The budget represents a $3.3 million increase over last year’s adopted budget, and reflects steady growth in the economy and an increase in the city’s major revenue sources.
The city is projected to finished Fiscal Year 2018-19 with a surplus, marking the eighth consecutive year of adding significant savings to a rainy day fund. This budget preserves and enhances the fundamental priorities of the community and maintains a sustainable budget that addresses the city’s priority programmatic needs. The budget includes an operating budget for day-to-day city programs and services and a capital improvement program which funds public construction projects and infrastructure. The spending plan includes:
- Green Valley Road widening
- Street resurfacing and drainage improvements
- Upgrades at the water treatment plant
- Davies Park improvements, including a new streetscape, parking lot, and baseball field
- Livermore Community Park improvements, including trail connections, walkways, drainage systems, and a new parking lot
- Benevento Family Park design, and partial funding reserved for future construction
- Fire Station 38 renovation and modernization
- One new replacement fire engine
- Ten new replacement police department vehicles
- Expanded intelligent transportation systems technology
The budget is available on the city’s
website
. For more information contact Budget Manager Terri Hemley at
themley@folsom.ca.us
or 916-461-6083.
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Intersection Safety Tips from the Folsom Police Department
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Intersections can be dangerous areas for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians, especially during peak commute times. More than 50 percent of the combined total of fatal and injury crashes occur at or near intersections, according to the United States Department of Transportation. Inattentiveness, reckless driving, and speeding can all lead to a serious accident at an intersection. The Folsom Police Department recommends drivers should follow these
safety tips
to help reduce the risk of accidents at intersections.
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Folsom Public Library Summer Reading Program
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The Folsom Public Library is rolling out a red carpet for readers with its summer reading program, “It’s Showtime at Your Library.” Folsom residents of all ages are encouraged to sign up at the library or online to take the Five Book Challenge. Kids and teens completing the challenge receive a free book and are entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card to Barnes & Noble or Palladio 16 Cinemas. Adults reading five books earn entry into the drawing, too. Track your summer reading and activities using the library’s Beanstack Tracker app and manage each family member’s reading log, scan barcodes to add titles read, and time your reading sessions to keep track of total minutes read.
Summer Reading Events
for Children
Mad Science presents Spin, Pop, Boom!
June 6 at 2 p.m.
Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street
Craftapalooza for Kids
June 13 at 3 p.m.
Folsom Public Library Meeting Room
It’s Showtime on Puppet Planet
June 20 at 2 p.m.
Folsom Community Center
Trevor Wyatt Magic Show
July 25 at 2 p.m.
Folsom Community Center
Find more details about the Summer Reading Program and other library resources and programs at
www.folsom.ca.us/library.
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New Summer Weekend Hours at the Folsom Skate & Bike Park
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Beginning Saturday, June 8, the skate and bike parks will be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays. Weekday hours remain the same: open from 1 to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday. On Wednesdays from 6 to 9 p.m., only bikes are allowed in the skate park. Special private party reservations may occasionally affect weekend hours, and require all users who are not part of the party to exit the skate and bike parks from 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the public may re-enter the park at 1 p.m. Elbow pads, knee pads, and a helmet are required at all times to utilize the skate park. The bike park requires all users to wear a helmet, and pads are strongly recommended. The skate and bike parks are located at Cummings Family Park, 1775 Creekside Drive; call 916-461-6601 or 916-817-2767 for more information.
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Summer of Music Concert Friday
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The free summer concert series at City Lions Park kicks off Friday, June 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. featuring the band Todd Morgan & The Emblems playing their mix of original pop and rock, plus popular rock ‘n’ roll hits from the 50’s through today. The free concerts are presented by Folsom Parks & Recreation. Bring a picnic or purchase food and beverages on site from Dog Town Food Truck, Costas Finest Kettle Corn, and the Pink Ice Cream Cart. The concerts take place every other Friday in June and July. Find the complete concert line-up on the City of Folsom
website
.
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Free Senior Workshop Tuesday
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The Folsom Senior Center hosts “How Will You Spend Your Retirement Savings?” from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. The workshop is presented by Bill Corley, CFP, RICP, and will focus on how to create a plan to make the most of your retirement savings and avoid unnecessary taxes. A question and answer period is also included. The workshop is free for ages 50+; reserve your seat by calling 916-461-6601.
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Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee
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Help guide the maintenance and improvements of Folsom’s beautiful public areas, including community landscaping and lighting. Applications are being accepted for the City of Folsom’s Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee.
The Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee helps establish lines of communication between city staff and elected/appointed city bodies as well as make recommendations to the Municipal Landscape Services Manager and Parks & Recreation Director concerning the maintenance and associated costs to maintain and improve landscaping and lighting districts.
Members of the Landscaping and Lighting District Advisory Committee must be residents and registered voters of the City of Folsom and must be residents or owners within their respective landscaping and lighting district. The committee currently has multiple vacancies. To see a list of available positions and the city’s application form, visit the commissions and committees section of the city
website
.
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New Wednesday Float Nights at the Steve Miklos Aquatic Center
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Relax, recharge, and enjoy the warm summer evening while you float away your stress at these new weekly sessions for ages 18+. We’ll play relaxing music to help you unwind, and provide flotation belts or jackets (you may also bring your own single-person inflatable or inner tube to lounge on). Float nights take place from 9:15 to 10:15 p.m. Wednesdays, June 12 through August 12; admission is $5 per person. The Steve Miklos Aquatic Center is located at 1200 Riley Street; call 916-461-6640 for more information.
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Lawn care can sometimes be challenging in Folsom, due to the area’s warm temperatures, rocky clay soils, and sloped lawns. Learn the secrets to a healthy, green lawn as well as friendly alternatives to traditional turf at a free lawn care workshop offered by the City of Folsom Water Conservation Division. The workshop will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 26 at the Folsom Community Center, 52 Natoma Street, Folsom. Registration is now open. For more information or to register, call 916-461-6174 or email
waterconservation@folsom.ca.us
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Dig Into Composting Saturday
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Learn how to turn your organic waste into compost at a free composting and grasscycling workshop from 9 to 10 a.m. Saturday, June 15, at Lew Howard Park. The class is part of the City of Folsom’s Minimizing Organic Waste with Education and Recycling (MOWER) Program, which helps reduce the amount of waste going to landfills. At the end of the workshop, participants receive their choice of a discounted rate compost bin or a mulching lawnmower rebate. Class pre-registration is required. To sign up, call 916-461-6730 (select “4”) or register online at
webtrac.folsom.ca.us.
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Water Safety Tips & Free Life Jacket Loaner Program
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As the weather warms up, many Folsom residents head to lakes and rivers to cool down. Here are a few tips from the Folsom Fire Department to help you stay safe this summer:
- Always wear a life jacket and ensure it fits properly
- Learn how to swim
- Never swim alone
- Always watch children
- Never use rope swings or jump off of bridges
- Be cautious of currents and rocks under the water
- Only swim in designated areas
- Call 911 immediately if someone is in trouble or drowning
The Folsom Fire Department’s Life Jacket Loaner Program
provides Folsom residents with free daily and weekend rental of life jackets for all ages of children and adults. The life jackets are available at Folsom Fire Station 35 at 535 Glenn Drive; borrowers must provide a valid driver’s license. For more information, contact the City of Folsom Fire Department at 916-461-6300
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Folsom Parks & Recreation Receives Grant
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USA Softball of Sacramento Commissioner Jeff Dubchansky presented a $2,500 check at the June 4 Parks & Recreation Commission meeting. The grant money will help fund renovations of the softball field backstops at Lembi Park in the fall.
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Employment Opportunities with Folsom Parks & Recreation
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The Fun Factory Preschool program is hiring part-time aides to assist lead teachers with classroom activities including games, arts and crafts, carpet time, room preparation and clean-up, and other related duties. Applicants must be age 18 or older, and at least one year of experience working with children in a preschool or school setting is required.
The Municipal Landscape Services Division is accepting applications for two park aide positions to assist with landscape and hardscape maintenance throughout the city. Duties include tree and brush pruning and removal, litter removal, graffiti abatement, minor maintenance and repair tasks, irrigation repairs, and other related duties. Applicants must be age 18 or older, a high school graduate or equivalent to the completion of 12
th
grade, and prior landscape or maintenance experience is a plus.
Learn more about the positions and download a job application from the City of Folsom
website
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City Council Meeting
June 11, 6:30 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Manager
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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