I hope you had a great summer and that you have had the opportunity to enjoy the many activities offered here in the City of Cudahy and the entire South Shore. Whether taking your dog for a walk, spending time visiting with neighbors or attending the many events, summer is always a vibrant time. Unfortunately, it goes by too quickly.

Cudahy is fortunate to have so many different events in our community; the Cudahy War Memorial’s Memorial Day Celebration, 4th of July, Cudahy Lions Sweet Applewood Festival, National Night Out and the Park Friends Events to name a few. New this year were the programs at the Cudahy Family Library Ladish Foundation Plaza . Director Roepke and her team did a great job of organizing these new family-friendly events for everyone’s enjoyment.

As we move into the fall and winter season, I encourage you to enjoy the many great things our community and its organizations offer. Please take time to support these events and organizations.

Earlier this spring, our community saw the highs and lows when it comes to business. On March 22, 2018, ATI Cudahy Operations (formerly Ladish) announced a $95 million dollar expansion to meet the demand for the aerospace jet engine market. The expansion will create 125 new jobs.

Around that same time, Kroger Corporation announced the closing of the Cudahy Pick N Save which the company identified as underperforming. The fast-changing face of retail and the glut of grocery stores in the southeast area, combined with on-line shopping also helped to contribute to their decision. Cudahy was not the only community to lose a grocery store chain. The City has and will continue to reach out to dozens of statewide and national grocery chains in an attempt to bring a brick and mortar store to the community. Sustaining business in a community requires the support of the local residents,

employees working in the community and other business owners. So please support all of our local businesses. Without your support, they cannot exist!

The City of Cudahy and Community Development Authority (CDA) continues to market CDA owned properties for redevelopment. Earlier this summer, the City of Cudahy once again submitted all proper permits to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to attempt to begin the Penn Place Redevelopment District on the corners of Pennsylvania and Layton Avenues. There is currently interest from developers but until the City receives all appropriate final approvals from the DNR for this former landfill site, nothing can move forward. (continued –next page)

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Greetings from the Office of the Mayor:

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Updates from the Mayor 1-2

Info from the Clerk’s Office 3-5

Department of Public Works 6-10

Cudahy Family Library

Programming and Upcoming Events 11-14

Ideas from the Technology Department 15

Cudahy Fire Department 16—17

Notes from the Health Department 18-21

Water Utility—Meter Replacements 22

Contact Information 23-24

Inside this issue:

Greetings from the Office of the Mayor:

The following is a list of reviewed and approved items by the Common Council, Community Development

Authority and Plan Commission.

April 2018: The Common Council approved the project for the reconstruction of the public parking lot and alley

off of Squire Avenue. The DNR and MMSD awarded a Green Infrastructure Grant in the amount of about $161,000

to help cover some of the costs. The Council also approved a four year contract for Refrigerant Depot for

appliance recycling.

May 2018: A public hearing for a conditional use and proposed site plan for Storage Master was reviewed and

approved for the former vacant tannery site at 5083 South Packard Avenue. These approvals allowed the new

owner to move forward with his offer to purchase the site. Construction on the site has begun.

The Common Council approved a new fee schedule due to a change in state law for what municipalities are

allowed to charge under property registration programs. This state law change will results in a loss of revenue to

the city of over $50,000.

June 2018: Annual reports were presented to the Common Council by the Health Department, Police

Department and Library. In addition, the Council received our annual financial audit. Due to extremely good

financial management, the City ended 2017 with a budget surplus.

In other action, resolutions were passed and presented to the Cudahy United Methodist Church on their 130th

Anniversary and the Cudahy – St. Francis Little Baseball Association on their 60th Anniversary.

July 2018: The Plan Commission approved a conditional use special exemption for O’Brien Steel, located at 6001

S. Pennsylvania Avenue for an addition to an existing building. The exemption to the setback will allow for a

32,000 square foot addition to the back of the facility and increase capacity for the company.

Mexic 103, was granted a liquor license and has opened up as a new restaurant in our downtown on Layton

Avenue.

August 2018: Final building and site plans were reviewed and approved for the O’Brien Steel addition, from the

previous month. Tentative plans for construction are for late fall or early spring of next year.

Resolutions were presented to three individuals that assisted a resident to safety during a fire in July, and a

resolution was presented to Jennifer Clark and her team at Jen’s Sweet Treats for their generosity to many

different causes in the community. Wednesday August 23rd was also proclaimed Jen’s Sweet Treats Day in the

City of Cudahy in their honor.

The Council sent to referendum the decision to stagger the terms of elected officials for Alderpersons. In

November, Cudahy voters have the chance to voice their vote on this issue through binding referendum.

In closing, as your Mayor, I will continue to advocate on your behalf to other taxing jurisdictions to provide

excellent services to business owners, property owners and residents of our community. I urge all residents to

take advantage of everything Cudahy has to offer and ask that you contact our City Offices with any questions or

peruse the City’s website for the most-accurate information. Please get involved in your community!

John R. Hohenfeldt Mayor

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IF YOU REQUIRE A RECEIPT, ENCLOSE A STAMPED, SELF ADDRESSED ENVELOPE FOR PAY-

MENTS MADE VIA CITY HALL

Pay full/exact payments only at the Financial Institutions below in the City of Cudahy: UNTIL January, 31, 2019

TruStone Credit Union...................................5570 S. Packard Ave.

BMO/Harris………………………................4677 S. Packard Ave.

Landmark Credit Union……………………..4801 S. Packard Ave.

*MasterCard, Visa, American Express, & Discover Credit & Debit Card payments accepted online and at the City Hall*

Non-refundable fees apply, calculated by and paid to the processing company GOVPAY.COM

TAX PAYMENT RECEIPTS CAN BE VIEWED & PRINTED FROM THE CUDAHY WEBSITE:

http://www.cudahy-wi.gov/departments/clerk_treasurer/property_tax_info.php

Receipts are subject to change.

Payments may be dropped in the night depository box at City Hall located in front of City Hall next to the

northern most entrance. City Hall will be closed December 24, December 25, December 31, 2018 & January 1,

2019. Note: Payments deposited over the weekend proceeding the holiday of 1/1/2019 will be credited for 2018.

Tax bills are mailed to the OWNER(S) on record for Real Estate property in the City of Cudahy. If you are not the

owner of the property described on the bill you receive, please notify the City Treasurer’s Office. For properties sold or

titles recorded after October 2018, we will make every attempt to forward current tax bills to new owners.

CHECK(S) should be payable to: Treasurer, or City of Cudahy. Please DO NOT STAPLE your check to your tax

bill and DO NOT COMBINE with any other payments (such as water bills, dog licensing or special collections).

Checks not properly completed or endorsed will be returned unprocessed and your taxes could become delinquent.

The date of payment from ESCROW ACCOUNTS is determined by the signed agreement you have with your mortgage

company. Please check your agreement or call your bank to verify that your ESCROW CHECK will be mailed on time.

All persons listed as payee on an escrow check must endorse the check in order to process payment. Avoid

delays in processing and possibly falling delinquent by remembering to sign your check. Please note THE FULL

AMOUNT OF YOUR ESCROW CHECK MUST BE APPLIED TO YOUR TAX BILL. If the escrow check

exceeds the full amount due, an overpayment refund check will be issued via mail by the City of Cudahy payable

to the property owner(s).

City Hall will be closed December 24, December 25, December 31, 2018 & January 1, 2019

Treasurer’s Office Phones: 414-769-2204, 755-6903, 755-6901, 755-6902 www.cudahy-wi.gov

PAYMENT OF 2018 PROPERTY TAXES

FOR PAYMENT IN FULL: Return with enclosed envelope. 1 tax bill per check, per envelope please.

TAX PAYMENTS ONLY

Payments made via lockbox DO NOT generate a receipt. Online printing is available:

http://www.cudahy-wi.gov/departments/clerk_treasurer/property_tax_info.php

Mail check or money order payable to: Treasurer-City of Cudahy: using the enclosed envelope for processing by

the City of Cudahy’s financial institution.

City of Cudahy Treasurer’s Office-Tax Payment c/o JPMorgan Chase

29600 Network Place

Chicago, IL 60673-1296

CITY HALL HOURS FOR TAX COLLECTION ARE 7:30 AM TO 3:00 PM

Pay in Person: Cudahy City Hall, 5050 S. Lake Dr., Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3 PM (Due to staff size,

wait times vary. Payment options have been added to cost effectively serve the residents while reducing wait times.)

INSTALLMENT PAYMENTS: Mail to: City of Cudahy Treasurer’s Office PO Box 100510 Cudahy, WI 53110-6108

Due Dates: January 31, 2019 - March 31, 2019 - May 31, 2019

ELECTION INFORMATION

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City Hall - Construction on the Front Parking Lot

Last year the City received a couple claims regarding trips & falls on the sidewalks leading into the entrances of City Hall. Attempts were made in years past to fix these walks by mud-jacking or grinding but the time has come to remove & replace the hazardous walk. It was however, not so simple as the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) has changed its standards since the City Hall walks and entries were done and under the current ADA law the new modifications had to meet new criteria. That required alterations to the front parking lot of City Hall. One could say something so simple as replacing a tripping hazard, was not so simple. The positive side of this dilemma was that it gave the City the opportunity to improve the drainage in the parking lot, which was problematic. Improving the drainage also allowed the City to address water quantity & quality mandates as part of the City WPDES (State of Wisconsin Discharge) permit. The Engineering Department was also able to secure a storm water grant from the Milwaukee Metropolitan Sewerage District (MMSD). The construction on the front parking lot and entrances of City Hall started the last week of September. Although the hope is to get it nearly complete by election day, weather may delay the project and those who vote at City Hall may be inconvenienced by the construction. There will be parking in the back of City Hall and plenty of signs to get you into the building.

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Cudahy residents will have a chance to provide direct direction to the City of Cudahy. The Cudahy ballot for this year’s November election (Tuesday, November 6, 2018) will feature a referendum question asking if the Cudahy Aldermanic Districts should have staggered terms much like the Cudahy School Board Directors race already has or the makeup of most civilian residents serving on City of Cudahy Committees. At the Common Council meeting on August 21, 2018, the City of Cudahy Common Council passed a resolution sending Charter Ordinance 2469 to referendum for the voters to decide if staggered aldermanic terms is what the public wants. The exact question shall read as follows:

Shall Charter Ordinance 2469 be passed to allow for staggered aldermanic terms?

Explanatory statement and effect of vote: A “YES” vote means that the voter wants the Charter Ordinance passed and aldermanic terms will be staggered. A “NO” vote means that the voter does not want the Charter Ordinance passed and aldermanic terms will not be staggered. This Charter Ordinance shall not take effect until it is submitted to public referendum and approved by a majority of the electors voting in the referendum. Wis. Stat. §66.0101(7).

If the vote passes with a successful “YES” vote, there will be a district number pull out of a hat two times by a respected, trusted, impartial, active, and engaged private Cudahy citizen to determine the two districts that will receive the initial shorter terms of 2-years.

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Refrain from piling leaves into piles higher than 1 foot above the curb, as the leaf collecting equipment is unable to pick up large piles. Large piles are also a safety hazard as children like to hide in them.

Please keep leaf & yard waste piles a minimum of 10 feet away from storm drains to prevent the storm sewer from getting clogged.

Do not place woody material, trees, branches or brush or shrubs in the leaf or yard waste pile. The crew will have to go around these piles because the branches get stuck in the equipment causing it to shut down.

Do not put material in containers or bags & please no fruit or vegetables in the leaf or yard waste piles.

Refrain from parking vehicles on top of leaf piles as this can cause vehicle fires and also makes it impossible for the crews to pick-up leaves that are obstructed by vehicles.

Once the City crews pick up yard waste in front of your house, please do not place more yard waste out.

When can I start raking leaves to the street?

Residents can start placing leaf piles at the street on October 22nd.

When do they pick up leaves on my street?

There is no set schedule and the City cannot guarantee a weekly pick-up.

When is the last day I can place leaves at the street?

November 26th is the last day. The City will be doing its last leaf pickup from November 26th to November 30th. Once they are through your street they will not return again during that week. Picking up leaves after late November becomes very difficult due to freezing temperatures and winter weather conditions.

What if I place my leaves in the street after November 26th?

If leaves are placed in the street after this date and the City experiences winter weather conditions or heavy rainfall after that date, the leaves will be removed by the City and property owners will be charged a minimum $180 removal fee without notice.

What do I do with my leaves after November 26th? Residential property owners that pay a recycling fee can put leaves in compost bags or boxes and bring them to the City Drop-off location on Saturday December 1st & December 8th from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Residents must have their driver’s license and your recycling punch card with them or they will not be allowed to drop off.

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Leaf & Yard Waste Pick-up Reminders

Fall Leaf Collection

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Fall Yard Waste Collection

October 29th to November 2nd

Cudahy Drop-Off Center

5631 S. Pennsylvania Ave.

Open to residential property owners with a Drop-

Off Pass.

Fall 2018

October 6, 2018 to December 8, 2018

Open Saturdays only from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Closed Saturday November 24, 2018

December 9, 2018 to April 5, 2019

CLOSED

Dumpsters in Streets

The City allows the temporary placement of a dumpster on certain streets for short periods of time from April 1st to December 1st. Anyone wishing to do so must first obtain a permit from the Department of Public Works prior to the placement of the dumpster. A dumpster permit applica-tion requires that you or the dumpster company provide a certificate of insurance when applying for the permit and pay any necessary permit fees. All dumpsters require 2 flashing barricades on the side nearest vehicular traffic. For more information on placing a dumpster in the street please contact the Department of Public Works or check the City’s website. Dumpsters placed in the street without a permit or for a period of more than 4 weeks will be abat-ed without notice.

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Fall yard waste collection allows residents to put plant material generated from flower pots and gardens within their leaf piles. No fruit or vegetables. The City cannot take brushy woody material as the leaves col-lected during the fall leaf pick-up is taken to a facility that uses the leaf material for compost. Typically leaves and leafy plant material can break down in a year making it great compost for flower & vegetable gardens and for farm crops. Although woody material can be used for compost it takes several years to break down and needs to be separated. During leaf collection the crews do not have the ability to sepa-rate the material and if its co-mingled with woody material we have to dispose of it at the landfill.

At the end of this fall the City will have completed construction on an alley and two public parking lots that will integrate storm water storage and pollution control under the pavement surface. The issue with an older and fully developed community is that space for storm water storage or pollution control is very difficult to find. However, other communities have found success in constructing “green” alleys and parking lots. Instead of paving the entire lot or alley with a concrete or asphalt surface, the green alley/parking lot integrates a section of pervious pavers in the low point of an alley or parking lot. The surface water drains through the pervious pavers and through a large bed of stone/gravel constructed under the entire pavement structure. It can be several feet deep and usually discharges to a small pipe at the bottom of the trench. The benefit of this construction is that it slows down the release of storm water during severe rain events reducing the flooding potential. The gravel bed also helps to remove pollutants before those pollutants get into Lake Michigan. The City of Cudahy’s green alley/parking lot project makes it unique because the City is using a by-product of the steel industry known as slag. The slag acts and looks like regular quarry stone but has the ability to neutralize phosphorous in storm water. Phosphorous is a major cause of Algae growth in Lake Michigan.

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A Solution to Storm Water Pollution & Flooding Beneath City Alleys & Parking Lots

Road Salt Shortage Possible

The City has been notified that there may be a possible shortage of the salt used to de-ice roadways this winter. The Wisconsin area gets its salt from mines in Canada and this summer workers went on strike. Summer is when salt is supplied to the State’s salt vendors by ship to the Milwaukee harbor. It is then trucked from the harbor to the governing agencies’ salt storage facilities. Normally by late September the harbor has an ample amount of salt stored, that reliance on shipping through the winter months is a non-issue. However, due to the strike the salt did not arrive through the summer and will have to be shipped throughout the winter months. We know how the great lakes can be during the winter months and there is no guarantee that delivery by ship will be practical or safe if we have a harsh winter. Harsh winters also require the need for road salt.

Some agencies have salt storage facilities capable of holding the amount necessary for a winter season or have the

ability to store excess salt from a previous season. For those that do – there salt will be delivered to them as ships

arrive through the fall and they should not have an issue this winter season. For those agencies that do not have the

capability of holding a full season’s amount, storage is done at the harbor. Cudahy’s current salt dome can hold a

maximum of 600 tons of road salt. Although the City has been reducing its salt dependency significantly in the past

five years by applying new technology such as the application of liquid brine, training its staff and calibrating its

application equipment, the City still needs roughly 1800 tons during a bad winter. In 2016 the Common Council

appropriated funds to construct a salt storage facility that could store up to 2000 tons. It should have been

constructed by late 2017 on land owned by the Department of Public Works- Utilities, however, during the conditional

use application the need for a salt storage facility met with question and resistance from the public. The construction

was delayed until a study was done by an outside consultant on the need for the larger salt storage facility. This

summer the consultant provided the data and the majority of the Common Council members gave the approval to

begin construction. Unfortunately finding a contractor to grade the site and construct a building during today’s

economic boom is very difficult, not to mention that construction of such a facility takes months. The City began the

grading of the site but the facility will not be completed until the summer of 2019. Sadly this delay may put the

Department of Public Works in a situation this winter where we are unable to get salt in a timely basis and thereby

compromise the service level necessary to protect the public against what Mother Nature sends us.

Since 2015 the City has appropriated more than $750,000 to the removal of more than 1200 hazardous street trees. Many of the trees were ash & maple trees that were planted more than 40 years ago to replace the elm trees lost to Dutch Elm disease. Unfortunately the ash trees are being lost to the emerald ash borer. Experts predict that all species of ash trees will fall victim to this destructive pest. The maples are suffering from maple decline due to urban pollutants and poor growing conditions. Ash & maple trees make up about 70% of the City’s mature urban forest. In 2019 another 400 trees are on

TREE REMOVAL TREE REPLACEMENT

With money and resources going towards the removals of hazardous trees, the City is only able to replace about 80 street trees a year. Just using the 550 trees that were removed in 2018, it will take 6.8 years to replace those trees. Add the 650 trees lost prior to 2018 and the 450 additional expected in 2019 it will take almost 20 years to re-plant the City’s urban forest. Residents recognized there is a problem and asked how they could help. Some came up with an idea of making a donation to get a tree planted in front of their property. So the City instituted the idea and set up a tax deductible donation program for tree planting. The donation is $200 per tree and requires the person wanting to make a donation to contact the Department of Public Works. The department has a form and a list of trees the donor can choose from. Residents looking to donate a tree & have it planted in Spring of 2019 will need to submit their donation before March 15, 2019. Please contact the Department of Public Works or check out the City’s website for more

TREE TRIMMING

The Department of Public Works will

schedule tree trimming between the

months of late December to late March

when the trees are dormant. The area in

blue on the map was done during 2018.

The area in green is the proposed area of

tree trimming for 2019. The amount of

tree trimming that gets completed is

dependent on the type of winter weather.

The DPW workers who trim the trees, are

also the same workers who plow & de-ice

roadways throughout the winter months.

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It is against the law to throw, snow blow or shovel snow and slush into the street or alley. If a resident hires someone to clear snow or they do it themselves – remember it is unlawful to push, blow or drag the snow out into the street or alley and “loose it along the street” or push it across the street to the other side. When residents are clearing sidewalks, they should turn the snow blower chute towards the house side of the sidewalk to prevent the snow from piling up and rolling back into the street.

The City will clear an alley once at the end of each snow fall. After the City has cleared the alley following a snow event, it will be up to property owners to maintain a clear and passable alley. The City will not come back to remove snow that has been cleared from private property and vehicles and thrown into the alley. If the alley is not maintained in good condition, the City’s garbage collector, Advanced Disposal, will not pick-up the garbage and you may have to haul it to the end of the alley or place it at the curb in front of your residence. It is vital that residents living along alleyways keep the snow out of the alley and maintain a clear passage throughout the winter months.

Do not park along the alley or along your driveway apron and park on the proper side of the street. Plows need a minimum of 3’ of clearance between a vehicle and the edge of the alley/roadway pavement. Plow drivers will not take the risk of damaging a vehicle so they will skip plowing that section of the alley or parking lane. Not abiding by the parking regulations causes plow trucks to have to weave around parked cars on opposite sides of the street. This causes snow piles to roll off the plow blades and sit within the driving lane. This not only creates a driving hazard, it also narrows the traveled roadway.

Sidewalks need to be cleared within 24 hours of a snow or icing event: The City’s code makes it the responsibility of the “owner, occupant or person in charge of any building or lot” to completely remove snow and ice from the abutting public sidewalk within 24 hours after each snow/ice event. Between storms it is the responsibility of the property owner to check the sidewalk for ice and salt or sand the walk to prevent slips and falls. If the sidewalks are not kept clear of snow and ice, the City, without notice, will remove the snow and/or ice at the cost to the owner. Minimum abatement charge is $180.

Winter Reminders from the Department of Public Works

During a snow or icing event municipal agencies prioritize snow & ice removal on roadways considering a number of factors. The number one priority is safety. Therefore attention is given to the roadways that have a higher volume of traffic because there are significantly more safety risks with more drivers. Roadways with a high volume of traffic are called Arterial roadways. Those get plowed or salted first. After the Arterial roadways are addressed, the Department clears/salts secondary roadways around School zones followed by low volume or residential streets. Alleys are low priority and may not get attended to during snow events until all City streets have at least been cleared and salted. Parking lanes are often times not plowed until the storm has past. Many times clearing and widening of streets is done at night when street parking is limited.

Snow & Ice Removal Roadway Priorities

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Monthly Events

Intergenerational Storytime: Pumpkin Party, October 22, 10:30am

All ages invited. Storytime followed by pumpkin decorating. Dress to make a mess.

Intergenerational Storytime: The Coloring Quilt, November 26, 10:30am

All ages invited. Storytime followed by a collaborative quilt project.

Intergenerational Storytime: Cookie Baking, December 17, 10:30am

All ages invited. Storytime followed by cookie decorating and baking.

Weekly Storytimes

Our ongoing storytimes happen almost every week and are packed with stories

and activities just right for your growing child. No registration required, free.

Siblings and families are welcome! Come and join the fun!

Babies & Toddlers & Books: Mondays 10:15am and 11:00am, Wednes-

days 4:00pm

Ages birth—36 months. A special time to read and sing with our youngest

friends!

Storytime: Mondays 11:00am and Thursdays 6:30pm

Ages 3 and up. Come read and rhyme with us!

Baby & Toddler Rock: Tuesdays @ 10:30am

Sing and dance to your favorite songs and learn a few new ones too!

Weekly School Age Events

Afterschool Enrichment: Monday- Friday, 3:30pm-4:15pm

Kindergarten – 12th Grade, Join us afterschool for a snack and fun enrichment

activities. Snacks provided by Project Concern of Cudahy/St. Francis.

Brunch Bunch: October 27 @ 11:00am Especially for tweens and teens. A book club plus brunch.

For October, please read Rickety Stitch and the Gelatinous

Goo: The Road to Epoli by Ben Costa. Bring your appetite,

we will be enjoying cinnamon rolls during our discussion.

You must read the book before coming to the brunch so that

you can participate in discussion.

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Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Drive Phone: (414) 769-2244

www.cudahyfamilylibrary.org

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Wags & Tales with Diesel: October 9 @ 11:00am & October 23 @ 4:00pm

November 13 @ 11:00am & November 27 @ 4:00pm

December 11 @ 11:00am

Come visit and read with Diesel, the licensed therapy dog.

Special Events

Pumpkins on Parade: October 18 @ 6:00pm

Bring your carved and/or painted pumpkin to enter into our Pumpkins on Parade contest.

While you’re here enjoy fall games, crafts, and snacks. Costumes welcome.

Homeschool STEM Haunted Gingerbread House Building: October 31, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

All ages welcome. Come build your own haunted gingerbread house.

Hometown Holiday: November 24

Stop by and celebrate the holiday season at the library. Visit with Santa and enjoy a sweet treat.

Check our website for more details www.cudahyfamilylibrary.org

Mother Bruce/Santa Bruce Visit: December 1 @ Noon

Come meet the beloved children’s book character in person. At this event, sponsored by Boswell Books, enjoy a

Storytime, make holiday crafts, and decorate cookies. Books will be available for purchase.

Homeschool Spelling Bee: December 4, 1:00pm – 2:00pm

All ages welcome. Spelling list to come. Stop in for more information.

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Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Drive

Phone: (414) 769-2244

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Friday, October 12, 9:00am – 3:00pm

I Love Yarn Day

Work on a personal project

Meet other crafters

See crafty demonstrations

Shop for yarn and gifts

Check out local craft groups

Friday, October 19, 7:00pm – 10:30pm

A Harvest Tasting You're cordially invited to join us for an evening of fun, after hours at the library! Guests will enjoy quality wines,

craft beers, and bountiful food throughout the evening, a silent auction, and a chance to “spin to win” a prize.

Entertainment will be provided by the 5 Card Studs, Milwaukee’s fabulous Vegas-style lounge act.

Come sample local eateries: Angelic Bakehouse, Gouda Girls, Hawthorne Coffee Roasters, Holey Moley Donuts,

Kathy Lorum’s Award-Winning Pies, Kilwin’s Chocolate, Mexic 103, Milwaukee Pretzel Company, Milwaukee

Sausage Company, The Saucy Swine....and did we mention we will have a variety of beer and wine to try as well?

Tickets are $40 per person in advance with the 5 Card Studs show, $45 at the door (if seats are available) or $30 per

person in advance without show, $35 at the door.

Advanced tickets may be purchased up until noon on October 19

All revenues raised benefit the Cudahy Family Library Endowment Fund. Thank you for your support!

Thank you to our event sponsors! Smithfield Foods; BMO Harris Bank; Steren McDonalds Restaurants; Vilter

Foundation, Inc.; Landmark Credit Union; Integrity Mechanical, Inc.; and the Friends of Cudahy

Library

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Fall Programming at the Cudahy Family Library:

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Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Drive Phone: (414) 769-2244

Thursday, October 4, 6:00pm

An Evening with Wisconsin Poet Laureate Karla Huston

Jointly sponsored with Kelly Senior Center

Wisconsin Poet Laureate, Karla Huston, lives in Appleton, Wisconsin. Huston started

writing poetry when she began teaching creative writing in the mid-nineties at Neenah

High School where she worked for fifteen years. Her poems find their roots in the stories

people tell. From ancient Greek gods to Hollywood movie stars, Huston’s poems explore

a wide variety of subjects, but frequently return to topics related to aging and women.

She is the author of eight chapbooks of poems, the latest Grief Bone , and a full

collection

A Theory of Lipstick. Huston’s work has won many awards including Outstanding

Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Library Association for A Theory of Lipstick.

For more information please contact Chuck Stebelton at Kelly Senior Center:

414-481-9611 or cstebelton@unisonmke.org

October 29, 6:30pm

Goode Rebeka, Trial by Fire: Salem Witch Trials

Performed by Jessica Michna

Rebeka, was a mother of 10

children and a well-respected

member of her community, but

was executed in July, 1692,

during the witch trials. Jessica

will portray her in a costumed

reenactment.

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Cudahy Family Library 3500 Library Drive Phone: (414) 769-2244

Thursday, October 25, 1:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Blood Drive

Saturday, November 10,

FOCL Craft & Vendor Fair

Support local vendors and the library! Stay tuned for

more details.

Saturday, November 24

Hometown Holiday

Come to the library for a visit with Santa and his

elves, activities for the kids, and light refreshments in

this fun annual event.

December 6, 6:30pm

Hidden History of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

Presented by Rochelle Pennington

Author Rochelle Pennington will share an exploration of the

hidden history behind the 1843 classic, A Christmas Carol.

She offers a factual perspective and behind-the-scenes insights

into the influence of Dickens' immortal characters: Scrooge,

Marley, and a trio of Christmas ghosts. Get into the Christmas

spirit with this fascinating discussion!

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Useful Information from the City of Cudahy Technology Department

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Identity Theft Myths Busted, and How to Safeguard Your ID

There were 16.7 million victims of identity theft in 2017. See how you can protect yourself. You receive a phone call from a supposed credit card rep suggesting that you qualify for a lower interest rate. Sounds great? There’s just one thing: They need you to confirm sensitive details like your card and Social Security numbers—information the creditor should already have on file. That information is a one-way ticket to becoming an identity theft victim. This scenario is just one of the many ways fraudsters try to steal personal information. Are you doing enough to protect yourself? According to a study by Javelin Strategy & Research, fraud leaped to a record high in 2017 with 1.3 million more victims than 2016. Here, a dose of reality about identity theft, with five steps to protect yourself.

MYTH: I would immediately know if someone stole my identity

Checking your monthly credit card statements is great, but it doesn’t mean you’ll spot something odd right away. It

generally takes 151 days to detect fraud, according to another Javelin report. That’s plenty of time for cybercriminals

to empty an account or open new accounts in your name.

TIP: Get ahead of identity theft by subscribing to a notification company that would alert you to

changes in your credit. There are several providers for such alert (Credit Karma, AAA has

ProtectMyID, LifeLock, and each of the credit reporting agencies have their version of alert

reporting). You can also find providers that can alert you of Internet usage with your name, and

even provide Identity Theft Insurance.

MYTH: I should avoid shopping online More than half of identity theft does occur online. But with technology like credit card skimmers, which attach to

card readers and capture information like PINs, it’s important to always be on alert, whether you’re in a store or

online.

TIP: Before you click that ‘Buy’ button, make sure you’re shopping from reputable retailers online and aren’t on a

public Wi-Fi network. Verify the legitimacy of the website by checking for “https” at the beginning of the URL and

the padlock in your browser’s navigation bar, as this indicates that your connection is protected. When you’re at an

ATM, gas pump or other card reader, always cover your PIN when entering it. If you own a car, there are additional

steps to protect yourself from identity theft.

MYTH: Debit cards are safer than credit cards

A credit card is safer than a debit card. If a thief gains access to your debit card, they can empty your account. With a

credit card, the criminal is spending the bank’s money—not yours. Credit card companies are required to allow

consumers to dispute charges and tend to reimburse or cover charges made with stolen cards.

TIP: Use a credit card whenever possible, and be sure to check your monthly statement carefully.

Make sure you have strong passwords on your credit card account and with the retailers you visit

online.

MYTH: Thieves are only after my Social Security number

Any information that’s available online—photos on social media, a “Happy Birthday” social post or even your email

address on a blog—can provide a thief useful information. For example, your date of birth could be used to confirm

your identity and access an online account or change a password.

TIP: Protect yourself by not sharing these details digitally. It might mean posting less info on social media, but it’s

worth it to prevent thieves from having greater access to your valuable personal information.

MYTH: Identity theft only impacts adults

Children are particularly vulnerable to identity theft because they often have a blank credit history and their

information can be used for a while before it’s detected. Imagine your child not finding out her credit is damaged

until she applies for a credit card. A child’s identity can be used to obtain a license, apply for loans or credit and rent

a home.

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Cudahy Fire Department

Station #1 769-2231 Station #2 769-2233

4626 S. Packard Ave. 3115 E. Ramsey Ave.

Adopt a fire hydrant

As winter approaches, the Fire

Department asks that all residents watch

for snow around the fire

hydrants. Please keep a

three foot area around

the hydrant clear of

snow. This helps fire

fighters find the

hydrants during an

emergency. This may

seem like a small

request, but to the fire

fighters responding to a

fire, it can make the difference

between life and death. Thank you.

Fire Safety Tips for your

home

The high cost of home heating fuels

and utilities have caused many

Americans to search for alternate

sources of home heating. The use of

wood burning stoves and space heaters

is growing. Many people are also

burning wood as well as manmade logs

in fireplaces. These all can be a major

contributing factor in residential fires.

Many of these fires can be prevented.

The following fire safety tips can help

you maintain a fire safe home this win-

ter.

If you need to use a space heater,

be sure to it is in good working

condition. Inspect exhaust parts for

carbon buildup. Be sure the heater

has an emergency shut off in case

the heater is tipped over.

Keep all space heaters away from

any combustible like curtains, table

cloths, paper, laundry, etc.

Be sure the fireplace or stove is

installed properly. Woodstoves

should have adequate clearance

(36”) from combustible surfaces,

and proper floor support and pro-

tection.

Have your chimney inspected

annually and cleaned if

necessary, especially if it hasn’t

been used for some time.

Get your organization’s

message out

Outdoor signs are available at both fire

stations to promote community

activities and events. Messages and

announcements from various civic

groups are placed on the signs by

request. Use of these signs is on a first

come, first served basis

Fire Safety for

Seniors

Seniors face the highest risk of

perishing in a fire because their

senses do not detect danger like

they did in the past, and they lack

the mobility to escape quickly in

the case of an emergency. Whether

living independently or in a care

facility, seniors can take certain

steps to remain safe from a fire.

If you can get out, get out!

If you cannot get out, shelter-in-

place and consider the following

fire safety tips:

Keep the door to the room

you’re in closed. A closed

door acts as a barrier to smoke.

Use towels or clothing to

block openings around doors

or vents to keep out smoke.

Place some kind of signal in

the window that will call atten-

tion to your location. This

could be as simple as a hand-

written sign.

If smoke or fire enters your

house or apartment, call 911 to

report it. Stay low to the floor

to breathe in the best air. Place

a wet cloth over your mouth

and nose.

Do not open or break

windows. This will only allow

smoke from the outside to

enter and put you at greater

risk.

Residential Knox Box

Program

The Cudahy Fire Department sponsors

the Lock Box program for the residents

of Cudahy. The Residential Knox-Box

Loan Program provides a secured means

of access to your home in case of an

emergency. The Residential KNOX-

BOX® is a high security key safe that

only local emergency responders can

access. With a

Residential KNOX-

BOX installed,

emergency

responders can

respond quickly,

without forcing entry

and causing injury.

They simply remove your entrance key

stored inside the box, provide medical

assistance and return the key to the

KNOX-Box. All boxes will be installed

by the Fire Department at no charge.

For more information please visit

www.knoxhomebox.com or call Lt.

Bixby @ 769-2232 for more details.

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Fall Back! Change Batteries

With the changing of the clocks, it is also time to

change the batteries in your smoke and CO

detectors. Make sure the unit operates when you

press the test button. If the unit is older than ten

years, or you have no idea how old it is, it is time to

replace the unit. Ensure there is a smoke detector on

every level of your home especially near or in

sleeping areas.

Cudahy Fire Department

Station #1 769-2231 Station #2 769-2233

4626 S. Packard Ave. 3115 E. Ramsey Ave

Stranded in your

vehicle in a

Blizzard?

Pull off of the road and

turn on your hazard lights.

Do not exit your vehicle unless you can see a

building where you can take shelter.

Use your winter emergency car kit and wrap

yourself in blankets.

Only run the engine for a short time per hour

to keep warm and always keep a window

slightly open to allow for ventilation.

Avoid driving in a blizzard but if you have to

travel be sure to notify someone of your travel

and the route you are driving.

Winterize your vehicle

Before winter starts have your car thoroughly

inspected. Check your wipers, battery, heater, defroster,

lights, oil and tire pressure. Consider purchasing new

tires if yours are worn and in need replacing. Keep a

winter emergency kit in your vehicle packed with a

warm blanket, flash light, window scraper, and shovel.

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September is

Preparedness Month

When planning what to do during an emergency con-

sider the needs of each family member. For exam-

ple, a senior may need additional assistance walking

up or down stairs to seek shelter. Young children

may need a supply of diapers, food, and toys when

families are asked to evacuate during an emergency.

Also, don’t forget about your pet’s needs.

When putting together your emergency disaster kits

for your home and vehicles make sure you include

important specialty items for family members like

medication(s), and items for your pets such as food,

water and leashes, etc.

It may take a while before help arrives so it is im-

portant to have these items available. If you or a fam-

ily member has allergies, diabetes, cardiac condi-

tions or other serious health issues, consider wearing

a medical alert dog tag or bracelet. If you are injured

or sick and unable to talk, these tags will alert first

responders and medical personnel that you have a

condition that they should be aware of. Keep a con-

tact list of current phone numbers of families and

friends who could assist during an emergency. You

can visit http://readywisconsin.wi.gov for more pre-

paredness tips and information.

Extreme Temperatures

Cold snaps can be as challenging and as deadly as any

other natural disaster. You can be

prepared for winter storms by:

Stocking up on food, water, medicine.

If you have to leave the house wear

several layers of clothing along with a hat

and use a scarf to cover your mouth and

protect your lungs.

Do not overexert yourself while shoveling and watch

for signs of frostbite. Beware of hypothermia which

may have signs of uncontrollable shivering, slurred

speech, drowsiness and memory loss.

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For women:

Prenatal Care Coordination

Breastfeeding &Pregnancy

Support

For infants and children

Immunizations & Flu Shots

Well-Child Exams

Developmental Screening

Dental Varnishing

Cribs for Kids & Baby Boxes

For adults:

Immunization & Flu Shots

Radon Test Kits

Cable Gun Locks

Sharps Disposal

Cudahy Health Department Programs and Services

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Automated Meter Reading Project

In 2002, the Cudahy Water Utility installed an Automated Meter Reading System or AMR throughout the city. This system reads the water meter every 12 hours and sends the readings back to a server in City Hall each night.

The life span of the radios or MTU’s which send the readings out is 20 years on average; average means some may fail sooner, some may last longer. So the system is reaching the end of it’s life. Also the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin requires the Utility to change out the water meter every 20 years to maintain accuracy. In preparation for the end of the system life the Water Utility Commission and staff have spent the last 6 months researching the current technology available to read water meters , reviewed proposals and interviewed several equipment vendors. After reviewing all of the systems available and the cost of those systems the decision was made to continue with the current AMR system the utility is using now from Aclara Technologies. If will be an upgraded system from the one currently in use featuring better software, hourly meter reads and improved leak detection. With this upgrade and the change in billing frequency the utility is expecting to be able to improve customer service and be more proactive in notifying customers of possible leaks in their homes.

THE METER READING SYSTEM

The upgraded AMR-AMI system is a fixed network system from Aclara Inc. that will use Badger water meters (made in Brown Deer WI). A small radio unit known as a MTU is wired to the water meter and is than mounted somewhere unobtrusive, such as a floor joist. Each hour the MTU will read the meter and every 12 hours will send those meter readings via radio to a Data Collection Unit (DCU). There are 5 of these DCU’s spread throughout the city. Once the DCU’s have collected readings from all the water meters in it’s area, the DCU sends the readings to Water Utility billing server and transfers all of the readings. This means that 24 readings per day from each property are available to the utility billing clerk.

COST

The upgrades will be done over a 4 year period beginning in January 2019 by Utility personnel and are funded as part of the Water Utility’s long term capital improvement program. There is not a special charge to the resident for the meter change as the cost of the long term capital program is included in utility rates.

Installation of the AMR-AMI system is a major undertaking and will require a great deal of cooperation between the Utility and our customers. The Water Utility will be notifying residents directly when the meter will actually be replaced at your property. Every effort will be made to minimize any inconvenience to our customers during this period. If you have any questions about Automated Meter Reading please contact the Cudahy Water Utility at 414-769-2237 or at heichner@ci.cudahy.wi.us

For more information please check the City of Cudahy web site at http://www.cudahy-wi.gov/ Updates will be posted in late fall of 2018.

City of Cudahy Alderpersons: 1st District Alderperson

o Name: Justin Moralezo Phone Number: (H) 469-2294o Address: 3528 E. Van Norman Ave.o E-mail Address: jmoralez@ci.cudahy.wi.us

2nd District Alderperson o Name: Mike Johnsono Phone Number: (H) 687-5242o Address: 3930 E. Grange Ave.o E-mail Address: johnsonm@ci.cudahy.wi.us

3rd District Alderperson o Name: Randy Hollenbecko Phone Number: (H) 483-7377o Address: 2839 E. Holmes Ave.o E-mail Address: rhollenbeck@ci.cudahy.wi.us

4th District Alderperson o Name: Jason Litkowieco Phone Number: (H) 489-9287o Address: 3707 E. Dale Ave.o E-mail Address: litkowiecj@ci.cudahy.wi.us

5th District Alderperson o Name: Michele St. Marie-Boelkowo Phone Number: (H) 975-6503o Address: 3966 E. Klieforth Ave.o E-mail Address: st.marie-boelkowm@ci.cudahy.wi.us

The Cudahy Tourism Commission Our Mission: To develop and position the City of Cudahy as an attractive destination through the promotion and advocacy of local events, attractions and businesses.

Visit the City of Cudahy Website: www.cudahy.wi-gov

E-mail us to help market your events at: cudahytourismcommission@ci.cudahy.wi.us

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Clerk/Treasurer Office 769-2204 Inspection (building & plumbing) 769-2211

Assessor 1-800-770-3927 Inspection (electrical) 769-2208

City Attorney 769-2243 Technology Department 882-2400

Department of Public Works (DPW)

769-2216 Library 769-2244

Engineering 769-2212 Mayor's Office 769-2222

Economic Development 769-2215 Police Dispatch (non-emergency) 769-2260

Fire/Police Department (emergency)

911 Overnight Parking 744-3444

Fire Station (station #1) 769-2231 Water Department (billing) 769-2237

Fire Department (station #2) 769-2233 Water Utility (plant) 769-2235

Health Department (main line) 769-2239 Water Utility (after hours emergency) 769-2235

Health Department (WIC) 769-2229 Municipal Court 769-2218

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