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IN OTHER NEWS..... Police Department Human Resources Benefit brochures were deployed last week. Email addresses for all city employees hav e been established and a memo sent out. Extending a warm welcome to Bryce Tschida, landfill operator and Richard Chase, parks department. Congrats to Amber Goossen for her promotion to Cemetery Sexton. Currently recruiting for 2 patrol officers. Admin/Finance Submitting information to auditors in preparation for auditors in person review s starting October 21st. Community Development Continuing work on City Works workflows and case tracker. Processing Type- B Development, county subdivision, and CU P. Additionally, working on getting GIS migrated. CITY OF DOUGLAS Community Center (FUN-09): Architects currently working on construction bid documents. Still exploring Geothermal options. Swimming Pool Refurbishment (FUN-08): City staff have met with EDA engineering firm to have their electrical and mechanical engineers provide the city with complete electrical and mechanical plans, allowing the project to go back out for bid. Staff Training & Equipment DUF-06): Mandatory training on sexual harassment, substance abuse, and harassment is 87% complete. The next phase will include first aid, CPR certification, and other essential training. Additionally, supervisor training will focus on improving employee interactions. “The 112” Downtown Improvements (UPI-06&07): Request for Proposal (RFP) for engineering design has been posted and are due October 17. City Hall Improvement (FUN-01): Demolition is complete. Painting is underway. Expect to see new siding happening in the coming weeks. Infrastructure Investment (WCC): The concrete work in the 2.5 alley are complete. The alley opened for public access on October 9th. Ramshorn continues to replace the sewer main in the 3.5 alley. Adams street is open to traffic. The engineers, cit y staff, and the contractor completed a walk through on Tuesday, October 8th, resulting in a punch list of items to be completed. T he Bi-pass project at the Wastewater Treatment Plant is complete. The Water Treatment Plant heat piping project is complete. The Sheep Mountain Well lining project began on Oct 1 and completed on Oct 14th, ahead of schedule! Thanks to the community for helping to meet consumption needs. CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager: JD Cox CITY PRIORITY UPDATES Arts & Culture Researching grant opportunities to secure funding for programs. Branding & Blueprint: Collaborating with Ayers on the development of the Branding Book and the Douglas Blueprint. Grants FEMA: Submitted edit request; awaiting approval from FEMA. WYDOT Richards Street Sidewalk Project: Site visits have been completed. Engineering firm CEPI is finalizing drawings and will resubmit to WYDOT. Safe Sidewalks for All: Request for Qualification to be awarded on October 14. Historic Preservation Rural School Program: Scheduled for May 2025. “Discover Douglas” City App Design work is complete. Awaiting approval from Apple before engineering of the app can begin. Converse County Animal Shelter The Task Force is considering design options, and the County is committed to construction. Commercial & Economic Developments First Northern Bank: Construction is ongoing. Fire Training Facility (2nd Street): Renovations are continuing, with a state electrical inspection conducted last week. Wyoming State Fairgrounds: Reviewing building plans. 7 Trails: Type B Development being considered by Planning Commission on Oct 21 and City Council Oct 28. Maverik: Awaiting submission of contractors to issue final building permit. Retail Coach: Continuing to build relationships with potential firms. Cowboy Christmas & Chili Cookoff - November 22-23 Mingle & Jingle - December 6 Paws & Pearls - December 7 Operational Updates Crisis containment team is going well and were able to participate in the Boys & Girls Club a week ago. A reporting error in the ca se clearance rates has been identified. Mov ing forward, the NIBRS clearance rates wil l be accurate. Audits of past years will submis sions will begin soon. Officers Miller and Del Campo have been selected to serve as Crisis Negotiators. They begin their training October 14-18, 2024. The Landfill began the new operating hours on October 7th. The new hours are 7 am - 5 pm , allowing better customer service. Public Works October 14, 2024 City Clerk Currently working on updating lease agreements for the Senior Center & KKTY. Conversation has began regarding the city website refresh. Completed branding of the city app. Utilization of CemSites is underway. Public Relations Maintaining at least 5 posts per week on Facebook. The city website has been update d to reflect the current Mayor & City Counc il information. Working with HR to furnis h a social media policy. Able to at tend Oktoberfest & the Cemetery Tour this past weekend. City Manager Cox and Planning Director Chaffin attend ICMA in Pittsburgh: Recently, the City of Douglas, along with consultants from th e University of Kansas, received an invitation from the International Ci ty Management Association (ICMA) to present our city’s forward-think ing initiatives at a global conference in Pittsburgh, PA. This recogni tion underscores that the innovative strategies we’re employing in Dougla s are not only transformative for our community but also being recognized as a model for cities worldwide. ---PAGE BREAK--- Red’s Red’s REPORT REPORT CITY OF DOUGLAS CITY MANAGER’S REPORT City Manager: JD Cox STRATEGIC DOING UPDATE Demonstrating Unwavering Fairness (DUF) - 54% Advancing Dynamic Operations (ADO) - 28% Securing Financial Stability (SFS) - 13% Encouraging Collaboration (EC) - 18% Fun, Uplifting, Neat & Tidy Community (FUN) - 14% Well-Connected City (WCC) - 26% Prosperous & Stable Economy (PSE) - 7% Engaged & Informed Neighbors (EIN) - 49% Building Community (BC) - 6% Appealing & Safe Community (ASC) - 37% Preserve Natural Pristine Resources for All Generations (PNPR) - 38% Unique & Promotable Identity (UPI) - 13% PROGRESS BY STRATEGY..... 99% - Order Vac Truck 65% - Purchase & Install Lift Station Demonstrating Unwavering Fairness 95% - Job Description Updates 90% - Benefit Brochures 80% - Policy & Procedure Manual 70% - Employee Training Advancing Dynamic Operations Strategic Doing Highlights 16% - Maintain Target Reserve Securing Financial Stability 25% - UW: Further Relationship with UW by Exploring One New Partnership Project Encouraging Collaboration 99% - Replace Roof on Water Plant 50% - Implement CityWorks 30% - Complete City Hall Façade & Xeriscape Project Fun, Uplifting, Neat & Tidy Community 100% - Olds Road/Landfill Road Project 99% - Slurry-Seal 90,000 SY of Road Surface 70% - Complete Adams Street Project 50% - Identify/Map all lead/copper water lines 50% - Department Equipment Daily Checks 50% - Identify and Map all Lead and Copper Water Lines Well-Connected City 33% - Retail Recruitment Prosperous & Stable Economy 100% - Hire City Clerk 98% - Implement CivicClerk Software Engaged & Informed Neighbors 20% - Eastside: Support Meetings Building Community 80% - Develop Anti-Drug Education Program 70% - Critical Incident Response Team Appealing & Safe Community 99% - Resolution 2024-25: Implement Water Conservation Measures 90% - Resolution 2024-26: Implement Tiered Water Structure 99% - Resolution 2024-24: Declare Water Wise City Preserve Natural Pristine Resources 90% - Provide “Talk of the Town“ to 3rd graders Unique & Promotable Identity October 14, 2024 Confiscations 27.66g of methamphetamine 240.92g of marijuana 5.07g of fentanyl 0.89g of cocaine $19,380 in cash 5 Xanex K9 Red also assisted in 27 arrests. Administrative Services [PHONE REDACTED] Community Development [PHONE REDACTED] Public Works [PHONE REDACTED] Police Department (non-Emergency) [PHONE REDACTED] Cemetery [PHONE REDACTED] www.cityofdouglas.org 101 N. 4th St., P.O. Box 1030, Douglas, WY 82633 Contact Us! *Year to Date Statistics Complete Newly Listed Item Huge Improvement MAJOR COMMUNITY EVENTS Oktoberfest: Over 1,500 attendees gathered with the Douglas City Council to enjoy an authentic Germa n Oktoberfest experience. Save the date for next year: Sept 20, 2025, in beautiful downtown Douglas. Cemetery Tour: On a beautiful Sunday with perfect weather, we had our largest turnout yet! The annual even t is organized by the City of Douglas Historic Preservation Commission.