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We need your help creating the Depot District Subarea Plan! The plan will set the direction for reinvestment and revitalization of the area and your involvement is very important. We have an opportunity for you to share ideas, work with staff and consultants on plan strategies, and take part in fun, engaging activities. See box on the right for dates, times, and location.
We need your input on these and other issues:
• How can the City and its partners contribute to the area’s revitalization?• How should the City prioritize
investment in time and resources?• What plans do property owners have
to enhance the sub-area’s activity and prosperity?
For more information and to stay informed, visit ci.lacey.wa.us/DepotDistrictPlan, or contact Ryan Andrews, City of Lacey Planning Manager, at [email protected] or 360.412.3190
We look forward to your participation!
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Mom & Son Super Hero Dance
Friday, February 9, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Lacey Community Center(pre-register by 5 p.m., Feb. 2)
Daddy Daughter Dances
Saturday, February 10 Princess Ball, 3 - 5 p.m.Masquerade Ball, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Lacey Community Center(pre-register by 5 p.m., Feb. 2)
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FEBRUARY 2018
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Lacey Loves to ReadAuthor Event
Thursday, March 1, 7 - 8:30 p.m. Koval Center for the Performing ArtsNorth Thurston High School
Mar1
Lacey Loves to Read Free Movie!
Tuesday, February 20, 3 & 5:30 p.m. FREE movie: Because of Winn Dixie River Ridge High School Auditorium
Feb20
Lacey embraces our military community.
WE WANT YOUR INPUT!
Ethnic Celebration
Saturday, March 10, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Saint Martin’s University Pavilion
Mar10
Monday, February 26 2-5 p.m. Studio Hours* 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation/Activity
Tuesday, February 279 a.m.-5 p.m. Studio Hours*
Wednesday, February 28 2-5 p.m. Studio Hours* 6:30-8:30 p.m. Presentation/Activity
“Big Yellow Warehouse”5700 Lacey Blvd SE, Lacey
*The Studio is part of our overall effort to involve as many people as possible in the plan.You can talk with us, check out various displays and maps, share your ideas, fill out a mini- questionnaire, and take part in the worshops.
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SAVE WATER & CASH! 2018 REBATES AVAILABLEWe have residential and commercial rebates to help you save water and money. For details and the list of current rebates, visit ci.lacey.wa.us/waterconservation or call 360-486-8707.
On January 4, 2018, newly elected and re-elected members of the Lacey City Council were sworn in, including Carolyn Cox, the newest member.
Councilmember Cox, retired Public Information Officer for the Washington State Department of Health, has lived in Lacey since 2001 and served on the Lacey Planning Commission from 2014-17. She has Bachelor of Arts degrees in Communication Arts (University of West Florida) and Expressive Arts (The Evergreen State College).
Cox's interests include the environment/climate change, serving the homeless population, planned growth, and transportation. In her spare time she enjoys writing, art, and the outdoors.
Councilmember Cox will serve on the Community Relations, Land Use, and Transportation Council Committees. She will also represent the Lacey City Council on the Community Action Council, Thurston Regional Planning Council, and Intercity Transit Authority.
For more information, visit ci.lacey.wa.us/city-government/city-council/city-council-2/meet-the-lacey-city-council.
LACEY WELCOMES COUNCILMEMBER COXwhat to expect in the City of Lacey during a winter storm
Visit ci.lacey.wa.us/living-in- lacey/disaster-preparedness/hazardous-conditions for all the details!
2018 Lacey City Council
Mayor Andy RyderDeputy Mayor Cynthia PrattCouncilmember Jason HearnCouncilmember Lenny GreensteinCouncilmember Michael SteadmanCouncilmember Rachel YoungCouncilmember Carolyn Cox
Lacey City Councilmember Carolyn Cox, Position #7,
Elected 11/7/2017
2 visit: ci.lacey.wa.us | CALL: (360) 491-3214
SPECIAL THANKS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TREE ROUND UP!To say this was a “community project” is a huge understatement. Saturday, January 6, the heart for giving back to the community was beating loudly as Boy Scout Troops 222 and 101 worked tire-lessly, all day, collecting Christmas trees throughout the City of Lacey. But, they couldn’t have done it alone. Asplundh Tree Expert Co. donated chippers, trucks, and more importantly, a group of hard- working, energetic staff to chip the trees. LeMay Pacific Disposal also graciously donating six large container bins for the trees and the Thurston County Waste and Recovery Center recycled the trees, free.
The City of Lacey is sincerely grateful to all who helped make this effort a huge success.
You can still donate to the Boy Scouts for this great community service: • Online/paypal troop222wa.org • By mail BSA Troop 222 P.O. Box 5379 Lacey, WA 98509
The Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) recently awarded a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to the City of Lacey for its comprehensive 2016 annual financial report.
This Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR. The GFOA is a nonprofit professional association serving over 17,500 government finance professionals.
city of lacey 2018 budget highlights
LACEY RECEIVES AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN FINANCIAL REPORTING
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Lacey City Council recently adopted the 2018 budget, the guiding document to providing services to over 48,700 Lacey residents and more than 25,000 utility accounts.
The 2018 budget totals $130,017,984, an approximate 4.4 percent decrease from the 2017 budget. This decrease is due to reductions in capital improvement program expenditures, partially offset by increasing labor costs, workforce considerations, and strategic economic development initiatives.
The 2018 General Fund Budget totals $47,178,157, a 5.8 percent increase over the 2017 amended budget. The increase is attributed to the workforce considerations and strategic economic development initiatives mentioned above. Sales and property taxes are the main contributors to the General Fund Budget, representing a little more than 36 percent of the revenue to pay for public safety, streets, parks, and other key community services.
2018 budget Project & Program highlights • Reinstatement of Street Overlay Program (Transportation Benefit District funding)
• Strategic Economic Development Initiatives (Lacey MakerSpace, Port of Olympia, Woodland District Plan)
• College Street and 22nd Avenue Roundabout
• Regional Athletic Complex (Synthetic turf replacement on two fields)
• Neighborhood Grant Program
• LED Streetlight Conversions
• Lacey Veterans Services Hub Financial Support
You can view the 2018 budget document online at ci.lacey.wa.us/budget, at Lacey City Hall, and Lacey Timberland Library. If you have questions, contact Troy Woo, Finance Director, at [email protected] or (360) 491-3212.
LACEY NEIGHBORHOOD GRANT PROGRAM ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The City of Lacey is accepting applications for the 2018 Lacey Neighborhood Grant Program (LNGP) through March 30, 2018. The LNGP awards up to $2,000 for projects that foster community pride, expand citizen involvement, and beautify the city.
Neighborhood Associations recognized by the City of Lacey and located within the city limits can submit applications for the following categories:
• Safe Neighborhoods• Environmental Sustainability• Neighborhood Beautification• Board Education & Organization
Development• Compassion
For details, visit bit.ly/LaceyNGP or contact Public Affairs at 360.491.3214 [email protected].
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS COMPLETED ON SIX PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGSThe City recently completed a Pedestrian Crossings Safety Improvement Project, which included installing flashing beacons at six pedestrian crossings. The crossing locations, primarily near schools, include: • Mullen Road at Timberline High School • Mullen Road at Lakes Elementary School • 54th Avenue SE at Aspire Middle School • Mullen Road at Komachin Middle School • Sleater-Kinney Road at Woodland Trail • 6th Avenue NE at Chinook Middle School/ North Thurston High School
The project, partially funded by a $146,635 Transportation Improvement Board grant, had a total project cost of approximately $360,000.
The City installed flashing beacons to improve safety at six pedestrian crossings in Lacey.
2018 Budget$130,017,984
General Fund$47,178,157
(36.28%)