Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
STEVE MCDANIEL ~ Director The Riverfront Advisory Committee met last month to discuss updates to the park construction and design contracts for Phases 2 & 3. We created an internal working group for Promenade Park Operations. This group will be working on items such as policies, rentals, docking procedures, maintenance, river safety, equipment and storage. The staff is working on producing a business plan for Promenade Park. Mitch Sheppard and I presented to the Allen County Fort Wayne Capital Improvement Board for the Conservatory Connector and Sculpture project. We were asking for funding of $250,000 and were successful thanks to the CIB and the Grand Wayne Center. I gave an update to the Park Foundation on park activities. Participated in the press conference for the unveiling of the Park Foundation’s new Campaign supporting Promenade Park endowment and Build the Future Fund. I participated in the Mayor’s Downtown Business Walk the last week in August. We were able to visit with several businesses. I met with Mike Mushett of Turnstone. We are discussing ways that our two organizations can collaborate for future events. I recently obtained my national certification from the National Recreation and Park Association for being a Certified Park and Recreational Professional (CPRP). Sandra Odisho joined the staff as the Manager of Finance. Sandra comes to us from the State Board of Accounts where she was at for several years. Sandra is also a Certified Public Accountant.
Marketing Notes:
Conducted Media Events for: Salomon Learning Center and Park Foundation event (Sarah lead, Rob and Kathy assisted). Completed the following evaluation reports: Adult Special Interest Class (Spring), WAYne Finding, Riverfront various, Community Center Volunteer, Community Center Volunteer Luncheon, Botanical Conservatory Spring Programs/Events, Preschool (Spring), Children’s Special Interest (Spring), Soccer (Spring). Marketing staff has assisted with numerous PIO tasks. Rob Hines started on August 20th as our new PIO. Our Marketing Intern has assisted with a variety of marketing tasks and is a huge help to all of us! A total of 4769 hits to riverfrontfw.org web site in August. These statistics are included in the total web statistics for the month. Web Statistics: Users: 34,229 Hits: 97,722 Produced 21 promotional pieces including brochures, flyers, posters, displays, certificates and newspaper ads for various programs. Producing a general Community Center brochure for distribution to new downtown residents and downtown businesses. Attended IPRA meeting (Kathy & Rob) at Indiana Dunes: topic was integration of nature in park areas. Met with NIPSCO reps (Kathy & Rob) about work being done on the St. Marys River near the Old Fort. Working on e-mail campaigns for Park and Recreation e-new and OpF4 e-news as well as a general e-mail about Gaelic Storm. Awarded: $15,000 request for youth and FWPD programming with Lincoln Foundation. Submitted: Land & Water Conservation grant for urban areas ($250,000-$750,000 in urban core areas). The project: renovate Foster Pavilion #3; increase connections between Foster and Foster West.
CHUCK REDDINGER~ Deputy Director, Recreation Services, Headwaters, Riverfront General Assisted in interviews for Manager of Finance position. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Attended North West Area Partnership on August 16th. Hosted an extended Recreation Meeting on 9/5 at Salomon Farm Park Learning Center. Attended the Franke Park Master Plan kick-off meeting on September 4th.
Athletics and Aquatics Went around to all three pools with representatives from buildings and grounds and landscaping to start putting together a long range plan to address maintenance and aesthetic issues. Met with Rich Hoppe and Dan Butler to discuss BMX and where it fits into future Parks and Recreation development. They offered their services as experts in the field of track planning and building. Met with Andrew Hoffman and Aaron Hawkins to discuss the addition of a cyclocross track in the open field behind the BMX track at Franke Park. Wrapped up the Junior and Pee Wee Golf Tour for the summer. Junior Golf had 484 participants registered through eleven events. Pee Wee Golf had 193 participants registered through five events. Wrapped up Learn-to-Swim for the summer. The total registration for the four sessions was 619. Wrapped up the City Tennis Tournament. The singles and doubles had a combined registration of 162.
Travel Services On August 11th the Lake Erie Island Hopping Cruise was full with 104 travelers. The August 25th trip to Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio had 40 travelers. The center has been referred to as the Rodeo Drive of the Midwest because of its upscale fashion shops. A short stop at the German Village is on the itinerary for the afternoon. On September 17th thru the 21st we are taking 46 travelers to New York City for 5 exciting days seeing the sites. We will be staying at the Sheraton Harbor Side Hotel right on the Hudson River and seeing two Broadway Plays – “Mean Girls” and “My Fair Lady”.
Riverfront This month we finished up our 2018 partnership with the Allen County Public Library for Storytime on the Riverfront. This was a fantastic partnership with an average attendance of 30 people per event. Boat tours continue to be successful. We have created a new brochure which shows both the downtown rivers and the watershed map. It includes points of interest, as well. We are the only boat tour handing out maps and informative brochures to guests. We are also working on content to individualize tours next season and creating flipbooks with pictures and facts to include on the boat tours next season. Our Young Naturalist series continues to grow and develop a dedicated following. Each month we present an ecological topic and provide themed activities, crafts, and snacks to children. This content is also designed to be used in other programs as needed. We did a presentation to SMOCK Senior Ministries with First Presbyterian Church. About 100 seniors attended and were excited about the coming offerings with Riverfront. Community Center - 2018 Summer Program Review Program Ages or Grade # Kids # Kids (2017) #Kids Diff. (+/-)
Itty Bitty B-ball 2-4 yrs. 27 41 -14 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Pee Wee B-ball K-2nd & 3rd-5th 31 72 -41
Mini & Little Kickers 2-4 yrs. 71 135 -64
Kickin’ Kids 4-6 yrs. 107 134 -27
Big Kickers 6-10 yrs. 50 102 -52
Little Sluggers 2-4 yrs. 144 182 -38
Pee Wee T-ball 4-6 yrs. 72 129 -57
Lob Ball 7-10 yrs. 32 37 -5
Running 4-14 yrs. 43 48 -5
Gymnastics/Dance Various 333 382 -49
A/C/Thematic/Contracted Various 239 362 -123
Totals N/A 1,151 1,646 -95
Classes w/Enrollments N/A 131 175 -44
Overall Revenue N/A $52,810.90 $77,514 -$24,703.10
The Pre-School Youth Summer programs were down significantly this summer. The staff felt a variety of factors contributed to this decline including: outside competition, frequency of classes (2 times per week), increasing demand for more competitive programs (vs instructional), and staffing challenges. Recommendations for next year include o All ages for sports programs will be reviewed and modified as necessary o Run programs without overlapping ages (i.e. 2-3, 4-6 & 7-10 yrs.). o Possibly don’t offer morning sessions, we had trouble staffing mornings this year and they don’t attract enough kids so it would be easier just scheduling afternoon and evening times. o All younger programs will run 6-6:45 PM & 7-7:45 PM. All older programs will run 6-7 PM & 7:15-8:15 PM. This will allow for more efficient staff scheduling as well as to better utilization of staff when cancelations occur. o Put more emphasis on sport sampler programs for younger children (3-4yrs old) and possible change some programs to a camp style format for older children. Meeting with Amos Taylor from the Anderson, IN area to discuss their Parks Dept. running an Amazing Race The Community Center held a planning meeting on August 3rd from 8:00am until Noon. Staff looked at programming for last five years to help decide what programs should be eliminated or continue based on attendance. They also discussed possible marketing strategies, program and event possibilities as well developing plans for the next 5 years. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Kurtz Produce has agreed to donate up to 40 pumpkins for the 1st annual Pumpkin Carving Challenge before the Halloween Haunt on October 20th. This donation helps absorb costs for the event and allows us to put more money toward prizes for participants. A volunteer picnic was held on August 16th with 54 people in attendance. We provided the hamburgers, brats, buns, condiments and beverages. Volunteers brought side dishes, salads and desserts. We had an activity for them to mingle and complete at the beginning and trivia at the end. Civic theater tickets were given to those that attended.
Outdoor Recreation At Farm Camp Monarch butterfly caterpillars were donated and the 4-5 year old group was able to release one monarch butterfly. Farm Camp will add additional native insects to program for younger groups next year.
Kellie Adkins and Kathy Pargmann attended the IPRA Northern District Meeting in Indiana Dunes on August 23rd GOLF Foster was closed 5 days due to rain and the gathering of water on the course. Several other days we did not run carts. The other two, while never completely closing, were certainly hampered by not being able to run carts. We did cancel two outings but were able to reschedule them at a later date. 4 Events held in August:4 4th: Closed McMillen at 3:00 due to concert in park 9 Events planned for September:9
MITCH SHEPPARD ~Deputy Director, Foellinger Theatre/Community Outreach Botanical Conservatory: Metrics - Conservatory Attendance Stats*: August 2017: 4,810 visitors August 2018: 5,595 visitors An increase of 785 visitors = an attendance increase of 16.3 % o Year To Date ~ January through August comparisons: 2017 Attendance: 50,402 2018 Attendance: 71,586 An increase of 16,374 visitors = an increase of + 29.7 % Business Development: Connections Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
o We submitted the concept letter to the Capital Improvement Board (CIB) for the last funding of the Botanical Connections project. CIB approved the $250,000 contribution via funds from the 2018 budget for the Grand Wayne Center. o Gift Shop Sales: Our YTD total gross is $79,624 ~ over the entire approved 2018 budget of $78,750 by $874 with 4 months yet remaining in the year! Education: We had 1 field trip in August, with 26 students. Last year, 2 groups brought a total of 29 students. There are 2 youth visits scheduled for the month of September. o Garden Preschool: “Garden Veggies” was taught by Kay Musgrave and Nancy Jimenez. 8 children registered; 4 children attended. So far, 2 children are registered for September, 3 for October, and 2 for the November class. o Garden Close-Up: Art of the Garden was held on a stormy, cool August Saturday. 16 people participated (9 adults, 7 children). Missy staffed the Showcase activity table, inviting people to do the Scavenger Hunt and create their own collage with a variety of materials. o August DNI: All About the Arts was staffed by volunteers Dixie Bradley and Linda Giles. 41 people attended (21 adults, 20 children) to make their own piece of rubbing art and have a trail mix treat. We provided leaves, fabric, burlap, paperclips and other items for the rubbings. Everyone seemed to have a good time. o The single-session Tai Chi sampler in August was a go; 13 registered and 8 attended. The fall 8-week session will begin in mid-September. o City Safari Day Camp final report: we filled 142 out of 144 possible spots. Throughout the six weeks we saw 72 individuals (2017: 63; 2016: 58). Camper/parent feedback continues to be quite positive. o Missy, Liz, and Rebecca continued to work with the Education Council volunteers and Discovery Corner ladies throughout the summer for program planning and evaluation as well as developing and delivering lesson plans. Events: Botanical Roots was the focus in August, when five of the six concerts played. Rainy weather on and off this summer upset our plans to have the biggest attendance ever, but whenever the weather cooperated, so did the audience. Our total concert attendance was 1885, or an average of 314 people per show. (Last year, we averaged 411 per show or 2466 total.) o Taylor Studios sent two representatives to assess Woody the Talking Tree and the Desert hallway Worm Tunnel. Rebecca walked with them to point out areas of need, explain context, and ask for improvements. Taylor sent an estimate at the end of the month totaling about $45,000 for the proposed repairs and improvements. Horticulture: Kelly Hatfield was offered the full time Conservatory Gardener position. Kelly’s first day will be on September 4. Maintenance Repairs: Met with a contractor for a bid to repair/replace the upper lighting in the Tropical gardens. At this time none of the lighting is functioning. This will be a safety issue in the coming months as the days get shorter
o Met with Abbotts Audio to look at the speakers in the Showcase garden. The current speakers are losing their mountings and the wiring is coming down. o The water level in the outdoor ponds continues to fall daily. We have changed the daily protocol to shutting down the ponds completely at the close of each day and refilling to the correct level each morning at opening o Miracle Contracting came out to look at the roof leak issues over the Main hall offices and over the Gift Shop office. They will be out to make repairs and seal the leaks in the early part of September Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
House Keeping: Tony Hickey was brought on board as seasonal labor to bring us up to full staff between the Botanical and Community Centers. His time will be spent between all of these facilities
HVAC: Both of our main air conditioning units had issues with shut downs this month. They seemed to be interrupted by storms and lightning. Allied came out and got both units running again
o The invoice for the repairs to the exhaust pipes on the boilers was paid by Dan Brenner in the City Property Management Department. The cost was $2,815.00
Community Outreach/Youth Centers Metrics: August 2018 Days of Service = 23 Sign In -- Total of 6,644 o Daily Average Overall 289 o Per Center . Weisser 75 . Jennings 27 . Cooper 21 . McMillen 166 Home Work – 468 o Daily Average Overall 20 o Per Center . Weisser 16 . Jennings 3 . Cooper 1 . McMillen <1 Snack – Total 3,069 o Daily Average Overall 133 o Per Center . Weisser 30 . Jennings 10 . Cooper 11 . McMillen 82 Kids Cafe – Total 4,638 o Daily Average Overall 202 o Per Center . Weisser 56 . Jennings 27 . Cooper 20 . McMillen 99
August is a month of transitioning for our youth as well as the centers and staff. In the near future our operating schedule changes quite a bit: Our summer programs ended and we have transitioned into a schedule of 12-5 Mon – Friday until school begins Then transition again to a schedule of 3p-6pm once school is in session to accommodate staff training ** Our first session of the 2018-2019 school year will begin Sept. 10, 2018 and our hours will standardize at 3p-8pm Mon- Thurs and 3p -6pm on Fridays for the school year (except for snow days) ** Being a SAFE HAVEN for your youth, we are open every day except holidays the city is closed. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Some of the events and trips that took place in August are as follows: August 3rd- Department meeting and training with Nicki Venable (at Conservatory) for all Community Youth Center Supervisors and Program Facility Coordinator as well as Supervisor from McMillen. August 8th - Annual ALL staff training with Community Harvest Food Bank August 9th and 10th Global Leadership Summit at the Coliseum. We took 10 youth and 2 of the 2018 Intern students. We were a part of the Fort Wayne United group. August 13th Meeting with Police Captain Mitch McKinnely to discuss Community Unity Nights and how we would like to see the partnership grow. He will promote the Partner Officer program at his meetings over the next couple weeks and we have a plan for the next 3 C.U.N events. August13th- The centers took a group of youth to Georgetown bowl for a fun outing. Weisser during a Creative Art Session with Ms. Constance.
City-Wide Day of Caring- Aug 22, 2018. Youth Center Staff cleaned the yards of homes associated with the Vincent house.
Adult Community Outreach Programming: McMillen Adult Gym Use: 505 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Kreager Outdoor Fitness: We are trying something new! A 6 week schedule of classes was set to utilize the new Kreager Outdoor Fitness Center. Beginning August 20- Sept. 27, 2018 on Monday and Wednesdays from 630-730pm. Total participants for August 3/4 classes – 18. 1st class was rained out. The remaining 3 classes in August average 6 people. Some were new to fitness in general, some had not done a fitness class in a long time and others wanted to come out and try something different in place of the gym atmosphere. Over all they were excited about the new equipment and happy that they were going to learn how to use it properly and be able to come and participate in class.
Foellinger Theatre: Free Concerts - The Fort Wayne Area Community Band completed its final concert featuring the vocal talents of City Councilman Tom Didier. o August 14 FW Area Community Band Attendance 654 We rounded out the free family friendly movie series o August 2 Finding Nemo Attendance 315 o August 9 Finding Dory Attendance 284 House Shows remained quite popular at the Foellinger Theatre. o August 11 Herman’s Hermits Net $7,238.62 Attendance 1,089 o August 17 Full Moon Fever Net $3,994.48 Attendance 741 o August 24 The Guess Who Net $12,220.29 Attendance 1,439
Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Steve Schuhmacher ~ Deputy Director of Grounds, Facilities, Maintenance & Projects Facilities Maintenance 365 pavilion rentals this month, down from 371 in July. Shoaff Conklin Pavilion floors have a new coat of wax. We pressure washed Moody park shelter, McMillan inside Pavilion, Lawton Park Restroom and the skate park, Buckner Park shelter, Lindenwood Nature preserve boardwalk, East brook Westbrook bridge, and Northside pool restrooms and walls around the exterior of the building. We spent some time removing graffiti under the Martin Luther King Jr. Bridge and Bloomingdale Bridge At Northside Park in PSI Ote Upper Pavilion someone set off a fire extinguisher. Therefore we sent a crew to clean the building from top to bottom. Trades We worked with heavy equipment to run new drainage around the drinking fountain at the Johnny Appleseed Camp Canine dog park. Northside, Memorial, and McMillen pools were drained at the beginning of the month and closing procedures were initiated to prepare them for the winter season. A new drinking fountain was installed at the Lawton Skate Park and the drainage was repaired for improved water displacement. The bridge between Eastbrook and Westbrook had its handrails and support trusses repainted. Bollards lights and parking lot lights at Northside main office were repaired. Both Memorial Park Pavilion and Shoaff Park Conklin Pavilion received updated lighting. The old fixtures were replaced with new LED fixtures. The older utility sink in Salomon Farm Learning Center was reinstalled. Additional bracing was added to support the sink and FRP was installed to protect the wall from water damage. A new stove was installed at McMillian Pavilion. The Maintenance Technicians went to Hurshtown Reservoir to take care of some minor dock repairs as well as some minor boat repairs. The Maintenance Technicians are also busy with playground repairs. The Maintenance Technicians completed the following: o 15 Alarm calls o 3 Appliance maintenance repairs o 6 Building maintenance repairs o 12 Carpentry repairs o 44 Electrical repairs o 4 HVAC maintenance issues o 22 Key core maintenance repairs o 36 Light maintenance up grades and repairs o 18 Lock maintenance issues o 49 Playground maintenance replacement or repairs o 28 Plumbing maintenance issues o 26 Sign replacements o 31 Vandalism issues Received bids for repairs to ball diamond fence at Hamilton Park. Meet with Chuck Reddinger and an Eagle Scout representative for a project at Franke Park Day camp. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Assess swimming pools for condition and necessary maintenance and improvements. Foellinger Theater stage floor was extended to meet code for the elevator. Meet with water department to install new water meters on some of our drinking fountains. Conducted two rounds of interviews for a new Maintenance Technician. Hired Miracle contracting to fix the leak on the Botanical Conservatory roof. Got quotes for replacing lights in Botanical Conservatory on their columns. Received quotes for installing windows in doors at Cooper Center. Received quotes for replacing bathroom partitions at Shoaff Conklin Pavilion. Hired S & E to pour concrete pads at Franke and Shoaff Park for park grills. Hired S & E to pour concrete pad at North Side Park for a bike share program. Hired Miracle Contracting to remove carpet and install epoxy floors in an office at Weisser Center. There were 23 calls for the on call staff: 9 key issues, 2 water issues, 6 auto accident, 3 alarm calls, 2 power issues and one about a renter leaving things behind after their rental. Grounds Maintenance Mowing crews moving through rotation in 6 working days Mowing crews worked overtime 2 days to get caught up The entire property at Gump Rd. is being mowed once a week One set of McMillen rugby goal posts were removed for a community concert Lawton football has been set up and is in use weekly Tillman and Foster West soccer have not required irrigation Tillman has been set up for 2 medium fields for a Labor Day tournament Ball diamond crew added multiple loads of ball diamond mix to Lawton ball diamonds Kreager crews have continued line and prep soccer fields daily Spraying crew continued with spot treatments of areas that have grown steadily Spin trimming crew worked on overgrown areas on the green way Heavy equipment uncovered missing sewer drain at Foster Park Mulch was delivered to Safety Village, Science Central, and Visiting Nurses Camp Canine was excavated to install new drains for the drinking fountains Lawton Skate Park drinking fountain required a drain line repair Harris Rd. require 100 tons of gravel to grade and restore the stone driveway Stone was hauled to Lawton Skate Park parking lot and the boat launch at Appleseed Crews began cleaning up low spots and wash outs at Salomon Farm in the driveways The trash truck is running 4 days a week and Sundays Many summer trash cans are starting to be removed as the season slows down Flooding on the greenway cause 3 gates to be closed for 2-3 days All areas of the river greenway are currently clear and open for trail use. At Foster Park in front of Pavilion one, we found that a storm sewer was covered up with debris. We uncovered it and the area is now draining. Res Electric was hired to upgrade electrical service at Packard Park Shelter. Main Trac Coordinator Worked with Sarah Nichter and Kellie Adkins on getting volunteers for Lindenwood, in concert with the Annual United Way Day of Caring Continue to work with ATOS and Vermont Systems to get the Preventative Maintenance scheduler up and running Update which equipment is in the scheduler. The scheduler is going to be a work in progress for a few weeks, potentially a couple of months until all is current in the system. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Continuing to test the new MainTrac database. 8,089 Main Trac entries Project Administration Salomon Learning Center Improvements: Completed. Packard Park Bleacher Pad: Completed. 2017 Bond Playground Improvements: Camp Allen climber and safety surface installed. Project complete. Shoaff Pavilion Picnic Tables: Completed. Lindenwood Parking Lot Solar Lighting Project: Completed. Lawton Park Trestle Bridge Log Removal and Structural Improvement: In progress. Franke Pathway/Bridge Improvements: DNR approved. Waiting on design and funding. Franke Parking Lot and Pathway Lighting Improvement: DNR approved. Project in design phase. Franke Park Shoaff Pond Improvements: Met with City Utilities to review plans. Waiting on Utilities for next steps. Promenade Park: Under construction. Promenade Park Playground: Equipment delivered. Installation in fall. Salomon Farm Homestead Improvements: Utility locates performed for gas line installation. Improvements in progress. Shoaff Restroom Improvements: Contractor to reseed lawn areas in September per punch list. All other items complete. Harris Road Canine Training: In progress, nearing completion. Foellinger Theatre Smoke / Heat Hatch Improvements: Working on specifications for replacement with Nowak. Various Parks ADA Bleacher Improvements: Bleachers on order. Conservatory Water Infiltration Improvements: Awaiting PO issuance and pre-construction meeting. 2018 Paving Improvements: All projects completed, final punch lists being issued. Foster Park Golf Cart Path Improvement: Pre-construction meeting held. Construction begins approx. Sept. 5th Ivan Lebamoff/Reservoir Park Letterbed (flowers) Improvement Project: In design with Landscape Department. Franke Park Pavilion #1 HVAC Improvements: MSKTD submitted 75% drawings for review by Parks. Packard Park Pavilion Kitchen Improvements: Demolition, painting, electrical and plumbing rough-in completed. Freimann Square Pool Liner: Received bids, and gave notice of award to Natare Corp. Project to begin in October. Johnny Appleseed Park Restroom: Soil borings, prelim architectural and utility engineering complete. Wells St. Bridge Improvements: Received scope of work recommendation letter from Engineering Resources per site visit. Conservatory Glass Windows Replacement: PO paperwork in progress. Managed through Conservatory. Conklin Pavilion Sidewalk Improvements: Bids due August 30th. Construction set to begin November 1st. Foster Park Pavilion #3 Grant Application – Prepared plans, maps and documentation for application. Guildin Park Boat Launch – Drawings out to bid for ramp and handrail construction. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Swinney Park Pedestrian Bridge (Mechanic St.) – Received design proposal from engineers for bridge rehabilitation. McMillen Park Pool – On site review for determination of future projects. Franke Park Pavilion #1 Parking Lot Planting Plan: Prepared bid documents for Landscape Department. Other work: Met with C&S Solutions regarding subsurface utility locate equipment training and review. Various Parks: underground utility locates were performed. Various Parks: cost estimates for various projects are being prepared upon request. Various Parks: playground inspections being completed. Various Parks: completed project photo documentation for marketing. Safety and Operations Support There were 749 storeroom stock transactions totaling $18,866 for the month. Current stock is 2056 lines. Items and supplies were ordered and issued for the McMillen concert and picnic. Tools and supplies were assembled and issued for the Day of Caring projects. Status on vehicle and equipment purchases: Ford F450 Chassis (2 each) Sent to body installer
Ford F350 Chassis (3 each) PO Complete
Ford Transit 150 Van Received
Harvester 4300 Chassis To body installer
New Way Garbage Compacter PO Complete
Ford F150 Pickup Truck (2 each) Received
John Deere Utility Vehicle Received
Ford F350 Route Truck PO Complete
Dump bodies PO Complete
Ford F350 Route Truck Chassis PO Complete
Ford F550 Chassis To body installer
Electrician Bucket and Service Body PO Complete
Utility Carts (2) PO Complete
Box Truck PO Complete
Boat, Motor and Trailer Received
Property Transactions: Workhorse 25 Gallon Sprayer (3) P230, Landscape
50 Gallon Transfer Tank and Pump P295, Riparian
Propane Weed Burner R212, McMillen Golf
1984 Cushman Cart Scrapped Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Gator 90 Gallon Sprayer P290, Kreager
Ford Pickup Trucks, 2 each P250, Night Utility
Ford E150 Van R320, McMillen Food
Deere Gator, cab, plow & salt spreader P240, Grounds 16’ Boat, motor and trailer P295, Riparian
Garage Operations. 126 work orders were completed, 12 of which were services. o Mower 592, a 2016 Toro 5910, had the computer replaced and reprogrammed under warranty. o Trailer 333, a 1995 Dynamax lowboy trailer, had the entire suspension and air brake system rebuilt. o A fuel tank and transfer pump were assembled and palletized. Assembly will be installed on a truck to enable refueling of the river barge and support boat. August’s safety meeting was on the 28th, with all members plus a guest in attendance. o There were two treatable incidents this period. We are at 17 injuries for the year to date. OSHA recordable injuries stand at eleven. One incident accounted for 2 restricted days, giving a total year to date of 70 days. No lost time to date! Worker compensation costs are $5920 for the year. o Foster Golf Barn was inspected by the Indiana State Chemist Office for pesticide storage and application procedures, with no deficiencies noted.
Alec Johnson ~ Deputy Director, Planning & Development The Bloomingdale Riverbank Restoration Project went to bid in August. Unfortunately, due to the proposed construction schedule, no bids were received. We expect to re-issue the RFQ this fall for proposed construction in late winter/spring 2019.
We’re still waiting for final permitting on the Spy Run Creek Streambank Restoration Project. We hope to receive approval in September; construction is expected to begin immediately following.
A consultant for the Franke Park Master Plan has been selected; Ratio Architects and their extended project team will kick off the project in early September.
Planning for the maintenance and operations of Promenade Park has begun. We are in the process of outlining the duties and responsibilities of each division in addition to determining boundaries for the various forecasted uses within the park.
We have completed drawings for a proposed floating dock at Guldlin Park. We’re currently receiving quotes from consultants to assist with the permitting process in order to move forward with construction. The project will consist of tree removals, excavation, construction of a concrete ramp leading to the dock’s gangway, a boulder retention wall and gangway/floating dock, all located adjacent to the existing DNR boat ramp.
We have begun planning for necessary improvements to our three pools’ landscapes. This is a coordinated effort between the recreation, maintenance and landscape divisions.
The site furnishings package for Promenade Park is currently under review. Final selections are being made in preparation for receiving bids in the near future. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
We have approved final design of the plaque for Memorial Grove commemorating ‘Operation MP 125’. Quotes for the construction of the plaque’s base are coming in, with completion and installation to be completed before the Veterans Day ceremony in November.
Planning for the Conservatory’s upcoming ‘Victorian Christmas’ and ‘100 Acre Wood’ showcases continues. Coordination between our maintenance technicians and volunteer corps will be carried out to complete construction of all necessary props.
Horticulture and Landscape Report- August 2018
Pre-emergent herbicide applications began again to help suppress winter annual weeds in the landscape beds. This continues on a daily basis to weeds in all the parks.
The parking lot landscape at Salomon Farms was completed. All parking lot islands were seeded with a short stature native grass and wildflower mix. Ten Oaks and two (2) Serviceberry were planted in the islands to provide shade and improve aesthetics.
Gardeners mulched PSI OTE park, Vesey Greenway, Jennings Center, Camp Canine, Gren, Bloomingdale, Cobin, and Repka.
Day of Caring was August 22. Gardeners delivered over 270 yards of mulch to volunteers who spread it across Kreager Park.
Main St. Day Lily dead-heading was completed before the Art in the Park festival.
Tri-Scape continued to maintain their summer downtown pot displays. The change to mums will happen the end of September.
Leepers continued with their annual maintenance contract. Turf areas were fertilized this month in addition to their regularly scheduled mowing.
SCFVA judging began in preparation of the 92nd Blue Ribbon show on September 8th.
Lynda was in attendance for the Global Leadership Summit on August 9th and 10th.
The Franke Park Pavilion #1 Parking Lot Islands Landscape went out for bid. Bids are due September 18th.
A project spraying the invasive species Japanese Knotweed along the Maumee River and Junk Ditch went out for bid. We are awaiting a PO before the project begins.
We lost 4 seasonal gardeners, while another went to part-time. We are actively looking for help to carry us through to the end of the year.
The SCFVA Judges and Chairperson’s meetings were held at the Botanical Conservatory. 39 judges were trained to judge the 59 shows for this year.
Riparian Management Report- August 2018
Presentations: hosted boat ride for Maumee River Basin Commission focusing on water quality and downtown riverfront development; hosted boat ride for some original funders of riverfront development (Don Steininger, Jerry Henry, etc.; 18 total people) focusing on riverfront development and the increase of Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
recreational usage on the rivers; Presentation at the Allen County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting focusing on water quality and riverfront development
Riverfront Programming: met with First Responders (Police, Fire, DNR & Parks/Rec) to discuss safety issues on the river and the future SOP; riverfront initiative progress shared a ribbon cutting with Allen County Commissioners, Northeast Indiana Water Trails, Fort Wayne Trails and NIRCC
Riparian Crew Training: attended De-Escalation training session in order to be better equipped to handle potentially problematic people
Riparian work: maintained previous invasive vegetation removal project sites; removal of invasive at Headwaters West Park and prep work for on-site summer events; data collection/design input for new dock at Guldlin Park; clean up and repair of city dock after high water event; maintenance of Guldlin ramp and City dock
Work Barge and Service Boat: Addressed and resolved mechanical issues on barge; responded to fallen trees on river; removed fallen trees to accommodate Old Fort events; removed fallen trees to accommodate Swinney Park and river traffic – total hazards to navigation removed (woody debris) 609 feet totaling over 9 tons; completed purchase documentation for the service boat delivered mid-August
Forestry Report- August 2018
Received approval from the Board of Park Commissioners and City Council to plant 1000 trees in our parks and along our city streets. Planting is expected to begin in October.
Completed inspection of the 2017 tree planting. Approximately 5% failed inspection and will be replaced this fall. Some of these failed inspections will qualify for a warranty extension of an additional growing season.
Interviewed for and filled vacant High Ranger Operator position. Emily Hayes will begin her employment with us on September 4.
Pruned 328 street trees this month bringing our 2018 total to 5142. Our goal is to prune 7200 street trees annually. This goal represents a 7 year pruning cycle.
Removed 132 trees from the right-of-way. Total year to date street tree removal is 326. Approximately 500 trees have been identified for removal in 2018.
Hiring and retaining seasonal employees continues to be a challenge.
Completed 9 property damage appraisals resulting from trees struck by vehicles for risk management. Damages for the month totaled $3,223.83
Resolved 43 special request down/hanging limbs.
Elevated 34 trees throughout the city to accommodate busses.
Removed trees from Klug Park, Packard Park, Waynedale Park, Weisser Center, The Old Fort, and along the River Greenway at St. Joe Center Rd. Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
Responded to 14 after hour’s calls regarding trees blocking driveways and roadways.
Responded to 3 Tort claims.
Responded to and closed 133, 311 call center tickets this month.
Dawn Ritchie ~ Greenway Manager Governor Holcomb announced the availability of $90 million for trails on September 4th. I wasted no time in contacting the DNR for details. The City can pick one trail project that is shovel-ready. We are reviewing several projects that are ready to go and will choose one to submit to the DNR. We had the ribbon-cutting for the Pufferbelly Trail from State to Fernhill and Franke Park AND the Pufferbelly Trail section from State to Fourth Street on August 20th at 1:30 p.m. Thank you Director McDaniel and staff members for joining us! The construction of the Hanna Street Trail: Pontiac to Rudisill is nearly complete. The trail runs along the west side of Weisser Park. I walked the corridor with Derek Veit this week to determine where we can plant 50 trees this fall along the trail. Public Works will pay for the trees since we removed trees for the trail. The Pufferbelly Trail: Ludwig to Washington Center construction began on 9/5. Completion will be in mid- November. Dupont Road is scheduled to be re-opened on September 12th. Fort Wayne Trails will be presenting the Mayor with a check of $200,000 on September 26th. Fifty thousand will be for pedestrian warning lights for the Pufferbelly Trail crossings of Wallen and Cook Roads. The other $150,000 will be for the Covington Road Trail: Hadley to Getz. I’d like us to consider adding trails to the Great Tree Canopy Comeback starting in 2019. I’ve discussed this with Derek Veit. If Parks is open to the idea, I will discuss this with Fort Wayne Trails, Inc to see if they are willing to partner with Friends of the Parks and Trees Indiana to fundraise for the event.
Media Coverage: JG, Sept. 12, ‘Cop’s cop’ mourned by police – City officer collapses, dies following south-side pursuit http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/20180912/cops-cop-mourned-by-police JG, Sept. 12, Tree ‘symbol of rebirth’ – Sapling that survived NYC attack planted at Wells St. memorial http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180912/tree-symbol-of-rebirth JG, Sept. 12, Some now opposing annexation – La Cabreah residents: Petition info incorrect http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180912/some-now-opposing-annexation JG, Sept. 12, Be happy video game included city at all http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/20180912/be-happy-video-game-included-city-at-all JG, Sept. 12, Sweet day for a cruise http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180912/ARTICLE/309129963 JG, Sept. 12, Outdoor workout at Kreager Park http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180912/ARTICLE/309129962
Inside Ind Bus, Sept. 11, Indiana among top 10 states in job growth http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/39069174/indiana-among-top-10-states-in-wage-growth JG, Sept. 11, Mayor Henry’s statement on the passing of Officer Tinsley Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018 http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180911/WEB/180919985 WANE, Sept. 11, Name of fallen firefighter added to Fort Wayne memorial https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/name-of-fallen-firefighter-added-to-fort-wayne-memorial/1434165529 WANE, Sept. 11, FWPD Chief: Fallen officer ‘served city with honor’ https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fwpd-officer-dies-after-police-chase/1433434831 WANE, Sept. 11, Mad Ants featured in popular video game, some not amused https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/mad-ants-featured-in-popular-video-game-some-not-amused/1435173215 Fort Wayne’s NBC, Sept. 11, Law enforcement family mourns loss of fellow officer http://www.fortwaynesnbc.com/story/39071457/law-enforcement-family-mourns-loss-of-fellow-officer WFFT, Sept. 11, Tree sapling from NYC planted in Ft. Wayne http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Tree-sapling-from-ground-zero-planted-in-Fort-Wayne-493007841.html WFFT, Sept. 11, Fallen firefighter honored http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Fallen-firefighter-Eric-Balliet-honored-492991341.html WFFT, Sept. 11, Officer dies after chasing suspect http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Fort-Wayne-Police-Officer--492957691.html WBOI, Sept. 11, FWPD officer dies in line of duty http://www.wboi.org/post/fwpd-officer-dies-line-duty JG, Sept. 11, Electric Works takes early step http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180911/electric-works-takes-early-step JG, Sept. 11, N. Anthony to close for sewer work http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180911/n-anthony-to-close-for-sewer-work JG, Sept. 11, Residents quiet on two proposals – Hearing held for Tech, hotel plans http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180911/residents-quiet-on-2-proposals JG, Sept. 11, Water rate-hike opinions accepted http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180911/briefs JG, Sept. 11, Building work closes intersection http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180911/ARTICLE/309119970 JG, Sept. 11, Curbing a county crisis – You can help to lower our area’s suicide rate http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/columns/20180911/curbing-a-county-crisis WANE, Sept. 11, FWPD officer dies after police chase https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fwpd-officer-dies-after-police-chase/1433434831 WPTA, Sept. 11, Public hearing set for proposed water rate increase http://www.wpta21.com/story/39065962/public-hearing-set-for-proposed-water-rate-increase
WPTA, Sept. 10, Fun poked at Fort Wayne and Mad Ants in video game http://www.wpta21.com/story/39067174/fun-poked-at-fort-wayne-and-mad-ants-in-video-game NS, Sept. 10, Redevelopment Commission approves development agreement for Electric Works http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/10/fort-wayne-redevelopment-commission-approves-development-agreement- for-electric-works/ NS, Sept. 10, City seeks $22M state loan to accelerate pace of wastewater improvements http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/10/fort-wayne-seeks-22-million-state-loan-to-accelerate-pace-of-wastewater- improvements/ JG, Sept. 10, Tourists shown different sights at several sites http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180910/tourists-shown-different-sights-at-several-sites WPTA, Sept. 10, Walk for Animals http://www.wpta21.com/story/39057818/dog-owners-participate-in-annual-walk-for-animals-at-franke-park http://www.wpta21.com/story/39055859/fort-wayne-gets-rare-look-at-massive-tunnel-boring-machine
WANE, Sept. 9, Rare glimpse of tunnel boring machine offered https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/rare-glimpse-of-tunnel-boring-machine-offered-sunday/1428910630 JG, Sept. 9, Hoosier families falling behind http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20180909/Hoosier-families-falling-behind
WANE, Sept. 7, Student interviews Mayor Henry https://www.wane.com/video/student-interviews-fort-wayne-mayor-as-wane-reporter-in-training_20180907175133/1425403528 WANE, Sept. 7, Brewery featuring BBQ coming to The Landing https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/brewery-featuring-bbq-coming-to-the-landing/1423316447 NS, Sept. 7, St. Marys River near Gas House set for another environmental clean up http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/07/st-marys-river-near-gas-house-restaurant-set-for-another-environmental- clean-up/ JG, Sept. 7, Public tour to star tunnel digger MamaJo http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180907/public-tour-to-star-tunnel-digger-mamajo JG, Sept. 7, Enrollment increases after IPFW splits in 2 http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/schools/20180907/enrollment-increases-after-ipfw-splits-in-2 JG, Sept. 7, Developer has proposal for 66 acres near airport Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018 http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180907/developer-has-proposal-for-66-acres-near-airport JG, Sept. 7, Putting new barge to the test http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180907/ARTICLE/309079932 JG, Sept. 7, Safety board approves suspending 4 officers http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/20180907/safety-board-approves-suspending-4-officers JG, Sept. 7, 9/11 sapling heads to city for planting http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180907/911-sapling-heads-to-city-for-planting JG, Sept. 7, Blue Star Banners added along Jefferson http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180907/briefs JG, Sept. 7, Be a tourist in your own hometown http://www.journalgazette.net/entertainment/20180907/be-a-tourist-in-your-own-hometown JG, Sept. 7, Indoor football on cusp of return http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/20180907/indoor-football-on-cusp-of-return NS, Sept. 7, Brewery, BBQ restaurant coming to The Landing http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/07/brewery-bbq-restaurant-coming-to-the-landing/ City TV, Sept. 2018, “News Around Town” with features on Electric Works and Skyline Tower https://acpl.viebit.com/player.php?hash=ZiWP04gIOcAH JG, Sept. 6, Three additional Blue Star Banners installed http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180906/WEB/180909954
JG, Sept. 6, Residents can see city’s tunnel site up close http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180906/residents-can-see-citys-tunnel-site-up-close NS, Sept. 6, Three new Blue Star Banners recognize service members http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/06/three-new-blue-star-banners-recognize-fort-wayne-service-members/ WOWO, Sept. 6, MamaJo tours on Sunday https://www.wowo.com/free-tours-of-mamajo-this-sunday-in-fort-wayne/ WANE, Sept. 6, Barge clears tons of logs from downtown river https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/barge-clears-tons-of-logs-from-downtown-river/1423415754 WANE, Sept. 6, Brewery featuring BBQ coming to The Landing https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/brewery-featuring-bbq-coming-to-the-landing/1423316447 JG, Sept. 6, State funds sought for passenger rail http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180906/state-funds-sought-for-passenger-rail JG, Sept. 6, Hana Stith, civil rights icon, dies http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180906/hana-stith-civil-rights-icon-dies JG, Sept. 6, Letter to the editor – Trails staff outstanding http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/letters/20180906/letters JG, Sept. 6, MDA gets help from Mike’s Carwash http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180906/mda-gets-help-from-mikes-carwash
NS, Sept. 5, New road access proposed at Jefferson Pointe; New industrial space planned near airport http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/09/05/new-road-access-proposed-at-jefferson-pointe-new-industrial-space-planned- near-fort-wayne-international-airport/ WPTA, Sept. 5, How to support the MDA while getting a discount http://www.wpta21.com/story/39027889/how-to-support-the-muscular-dystrophy-association-while-getting-a-discount WFFT, Sept. 5, Paddock wants money for passenger rail http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Ft-Wayne-councilman-asking-state-for-money-toward-passenger-rail-492557841.html City TV, Aug. 2018, FWFD’s 90th recruit class graduation https://acpl.viebit.com/player.php?hash=Oa9VLF8fJ4YB JG, Sept. 5, Lawton Skate Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180905/ARTICLE/309059933 JG, Sept. 5, City Housing gets federal funding; Reserve spot for Diversity Awards http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180905/briefs
The Mayor Tom Henry Podcast, Sept. 4, Preserving Fort Wayne’s history with Don Orban and Creager Smith https://soundcloud.com/user-202170298/episode-10-preserving-fort-waynes-history WANE, Sept. 4, Brackenridge Village latest project in downtown revitalization https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/brackenridge-village-latest-project-in-downtown-revitalization/1417536578 WFFT, Sept. 4, Seven firefighters disciplined http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Seven-Fort-Wayne-firefighters-disciplined-for-forgetting-medical-equipment-for-days-492455071.html WFFT, Sept. 4, Overcrowding at Animal Care & Control http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Allen-County-Animal-Shelter-is-overcrowding-492440161.html
WPTA, Aug. 30, Skyline Tower to open Thursday afternoon http://www.wpta21.com/story/38992747/skyline-tower-to-open-thursday-afternoon JG, Aug. 30, Art and soul – Panel will help in shaping city’s vision Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018 http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20180830/art-and-soul JG, Aug. 30, FWFD training http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180830/ARTICLE/308309963 JG, Aug. 30, IU Health moving to construct new offices http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180830/iu-health-moving-to-construct-new-offices
Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 29, Riverfront development is boosting investment along Wells Street Corridor http://www.inputfortwayne.com/features/wells-street-filling-up.aspx Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 29, Why did you move to Fort Wayne? Transplants fill us in http://www.inputfortwayne.com/features/transplants-why-fort-wayne.aspx NS, Aug. 29, City Council rejects plan to end tax on new business equipment http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/29/fort-wayne-city-council-rejects-plan-to-end-tax-on-new-business-equipment/ NS, Aug. 29, Park Foundation fund drive aims to benefit riverfront, increase responsiveness http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/29/fort-wayne-parks-foundation-fund-drive-aims-to-benefit-riverfront-increase- responsiveness/ WPTA, Aug. 29, Park Foundation effort to assist Parks Dept. http://www.wpta21.com/story/38987369/fort-wayne-parks-and-recreation-launches-community-campaign Inside Ind Bus, Aug. 29, Skyline Tower to officially open http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/38989264/42m-skyline-tower-to-officially-open WFFT, Aug. 29, Campaign for Promenade Park announced http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Campaign-for-Promenade--492036171.html JG, Aug. 29, A pitch for the parks – Foundation to unveil initiative to maintain Promenade, other sites http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180829/a-pitch-for-the-parks JG, Aug. 29, Executive joins race for GOP mayoral bid http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180829/executive-joins-race-for-gop-mayoral-bid JG, Aug. 29, For the health of it – Exercise offers benefits for every Hoosier http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20180829/for-the-health-of-it JG, Aug. 29, Parkview Field attendance dips http://www.journalgazette.net/sports/professional/tincaps/20180829/parkview-field-attendance-dips WOWO, Aug. 29, Public Art Commission members announced https://www.wowo.com/public-art-commission-members-announced/
Inside Ind Bus, Aug. 28, First public art commission members introduced in Fort Wayne http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/38981231/first-fort-wayne-public-art-commission-members-introduced WFFT, Aug. 28, Mayor Henry goes on a business walk http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Mayor-Henry--491932961.html JG online, Aug. 28, Public Art Commission members named http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180828/WEB/180829776 JG, Aug. 28, Officials laud alley reconstruction http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180828/officials-laud-alley-reconstruction JG, Aug. 28, Move from roads hurts fundraiser for MDA http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180828/move-from-roads-hurts-fundraiser-for-mda JG, Aug. 28, Rousseau fountains flowing after 6 years http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180828/rousseau-fountains-flowing-after-6-years
JG, Aug. 28, Public to get say on Tech, hotel proposals http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180828/public-to-get-say-on-tech-hotel-proposals JG, Aug. 28, Kreager Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180828/ARTICLE/308289966
WFFT, Aug. 27, Alleys getting facelift http://www.wfft.com/content/news/City-leaders-in-Fort-Wayne-provide-an-update-on-the-local-alleys-491848431.html NS, Aug. 27, Alley improvements reach first milestone http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/27/fort-waynes-alley-improvement-project-reaches-first-mile-milestone/ WOWO, Aug. 27, Alley improvement update https://www.wowo.com/fort-wayne-mayor-tom-henry-announces-1-mile-of-alley-reconstruction-work-complete-project-continuing/ WANE, Aug. 27, City celebrates first mile of alley reconstruction https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/city-celebrates-first-mile-of-alley-reconstruction-work/1400393500 WANE, Aug. 27, IU Health interested in N. River property despite missing deadline https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/iu-health-interested-in-north-river-property-despite-missing-deadline/1400217459 WPTA, Aug. 27, Fill the Boot donations down http://www.wpta21.com/story/38971539/mda-fill-the-boot-donations-down-union-leaders-blame-last-minute-location-changes WBOI, Aug. 27, Mayor, Fire Dept. reveal plans to hire 25 firefighters http://www.wboi.org/post/mayor-fire-department-reveal-plans-hire-25-firefighters WPTA, Aug. 27, Mayor Henry to provide alley progress update Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018 http://www.wpta21.com/story/38966396/fort-wayne-mayor-to-provide-alley-progress-update JG, Aug. 27, NAACP honors 20-year firms http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180827/naacp-honors-20-year-firms
JG, Aug. 26, Restaurant review of Ruth’s Chris http://www.journalgazette.net/food/dining-out/20180826/New-Skyline-tenants-steaks-stand-above-rest JG, Aug. 26, Echoes over decades – Op-ed by former Mayor Paul Helmke http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/sunday-centerpiece/20180826/echoes-over-decades JG, Aug. 26, Strength in growing numbers – Area women entrepreneurs’ support network continues to expand in membership, influence http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/columns/20180826/strength-in-growing-numbers
JG, Aug. 25, City plans to add 25 firefighters http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180825/city-plans-to-hire-25-firefighters JG, Aug. 25, Education level, employment likelihood more tightly linked http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/20180825/education-level-employment-likelihood-more-tightly-linked JG, Aug. 25, Letters to the editor about Red River and dog owners should help keep parks clean http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/letters/20180825/letters JG, Aug. 25, Lakeside Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180825/ARTICLE/308259942 JG, Aug. 25, Fill the Boot down after 1st day http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180825/fill-the-boot-down-after-1st-day JG, Aug. 25, New logo brings together burgeoning arts campus http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180825/new-logo-brings-together-burgeoning-arts-campus
NS, Aug. 24, Fort Wayne to hire 25 firefighters with help of $1.4M federal grant http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/24/fort-wayne-to-hire-25-firefighters-with-help-of-1-4m-federal-grant/ City TV, Aug. 2018, News Around Town program with features on Salomon Farm Park and Pufferbelly Trail https://acpl.viebit.com/player.php?hash=ajHwcHPV3oFM WFFT, Aug. 24, Red River complaints need to be reported to 311 http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Red-River-complaints-need-to-be-reported-to-311-491687241.html WFFT, Aug. 24, Fill the Boot effort http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Fort-Wayne-firefighters-raise-money-for--491677531.html JG, Aug. 24, Indoor link from theater to conservatory gets ok http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180824/indoor-link-from-theater-to-conservatory-gets-ok JG, Aug. 24, Planners pass 2 housing projects http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180824/planners-pass-2-housing-projects JG, Aug. 24, Genealogy conference home in city http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180824/genealogy-conference-home-in-city Investing in the City of Fort Wayne radio program, Aug. 2018, Guests are Dawn Ritchie and Kent Castleman https://soundcloud.com/user-436792991/episode-4-greenways-manager-dawn-ritchie-and-fort-wayne-trails-kent-castleman
JG, Aug. 23, Salomon Farm Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180823/ARTICLE/180829892 JG, Aug. 23, Emerging force – Purdue Fort Wayne shows big enrollment gain http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20180823/emerging-force JG, Aug. 23, After 52 years, local Sears closing http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180823/After-52-years-local-Sears-closing-56
WMEE, Aug. 22, Mayor discussing Red River situation https://www.wmee.com/podcasts/ WFFT, Aug. 22, Driver shortage hurting area businesses, schools http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Commercial-driver-shortage-hurting-area-businesses-schools-491509781.html Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 22, What type of place is Fort Wayne going to be http://www.inputfortwayne.com/features/what-type-place-fort-wayne.aspx WANE, Aug. 22, Fort Wayne leaders taking trip to Greenville, SC to gain new perspective https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fort-wayne-leaders-taking-trip-to-greenville-sc-to-gain-new-perspective/1387920044 JG, Aug. 22, Mayor not ready to say Red River is in breach http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180822/henry-not-ready-to-say-red-river-is-in-breach JG, Aug. 22, Letter to the editor on Red River http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/letters/20180822/letters JG, Aug. 22, Lakeside Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180822/ARTICLE/308229950 JG, Aug. 22, Conservatory photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180822/ARTICLE/308229949 Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
JG, Aug. 22, Super Shot marks 25 years of service http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180822/super-shot-marks-25-years-of-service
WFFT, Aug. 21, Mayor and Red River present new ideas http://www.wfft.com/content/news/The-Mayor-and-Red-River-Waste-Solutions-present-new-ideas-to-residents-491416602.html WFFT, Aug. 21, Mayor Henry recognizes 25 years of Super Shot http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Super-Shot-celebrates-25-years-in-Fort-Wayne-491419212.html Fort Wayne’s NBC, Aug. 21, Leaders not looking at material default with Red River http://www.fortwaynesnbc.com/story/38931054/trash-talk-local-leaders-not-looking-at-material-default-with-red-river WANE, Aug. 21, Fort Wayne demanding more from trash contractor https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fort-wayne-demanding-more-from-trash-contractor/1385618649 WANE, Aug. 21, Red River driver’s family fears job loss and asks for community’s patience https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/red-river-driver-s-family-fears-job-loss-asks-for-community-s-patience/1386280546 WANE, Aug. 21, Mayor issues proclamation marking 25 years of Super Shot https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/mayor-issues-proclamation-marking-25-years-of-super-shot/1386069673 Inside Ind Bus, Aug. 21, Fort Wayne trail system grows http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/38929780/fort-wayne-trail-system-grows NS, Aug. 21, One City Councilman wants an improved way to talk trash and another takes matters into his own hands and campaign van http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/21/one-fort-wayne-city-councilman-wants-an-improved-way-to-talk-trash- JG, Aug. 21, Pufferbelly Trail grows http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180821/pufferbelly-trail-grows JG, Aug. 21, One response to develop land near downtown http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180821/1-response-to-develop-land-near-downtown JG, Aug. 21, City must lay out expectations for trash hauler http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/20180821/terms-of-service JG, Aug. 21, Parkview, Lutheran top jobs list http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180821/parkview-lutheran-top-jobs-list JG, Aug. 21, Clinic headed for south side http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180821/clinic-headed-for-south-side JG, Aug. 21, Commission gives ok to Hadley plan http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180821/commission-gives-ok-to-hadley-plan JG, Aug. 21, Boys & Girls starts builders programs http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180821/briefs
WANE, Aug. 20, Ribbon cutting marks completion of more trail routes https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/ribbon-cutting-marks-completion-of-more-fort-wayne-trail-routes/1383303978 WANE, Aug. 20, Feature on Glynn Hines https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/councilman-hines-makes-positive-impact/1376260037 WPTA, Aug. 20, Council members surprised only one group submitted plans for North River http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Council-members-surprised-only-one-group-submitted-plans-for-North-River-491315761.html WPTA, Aug. 20, Trail expansion ribbon cutting http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Pufferbelly--491304191.html JG, Aug. 20, Letter to the editor – Ex-resident enjoys city’s ‘awesome’ changes http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/letters/20180820/letters
WANE, Aug. 19, Man protests Red River by leaving trash at Citizens Sq. https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/man-protests-red-river-by-leaving-trash-at-citizens-square/1382411449 WANE, Aug. 19, I Love This Town to premiere https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/i-love-this-town-to-premiere-on-wane-tv/1381531635 JG, Aug. 19, Truck drivers in short supply – Red River one of many looking for extra help http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180819/truck-drivers-in-short-supply JG, Aug. 19, City awash in areas with architectural, social significance http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/20180819/history-close-to-home JG, Aug. 19, Letter to the editor – City compounds drainage issue http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/letters/20180819/letters-to-the-editor JG, Aug. 19, Some still missing gravity of opioid fight http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/editorials/20180819/some-stillmissing-gravity-ofopioid-fight JG, Aug. 19, Academy looking at buying land http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/schools/20180819/Academy-looking-at-buying-land JG, Aug. 19, City delegation visits SC town to see its successes http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180819/where-waterfalls-run-downtown
JG, Aug. 18, A voice and a force in uniting the community – Remembering Charly Butcher http://www.journalgazette.net/opinion/columns/20180818/a-voice---and-a-force--2268364in-uniting-the-community Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
JG, Aug. 18, Step closer in forming TIF district near airport http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180818/step-closer-in-forming-tif-district-near-airport JG, Aug. 18, Council to hear from Red River before decision http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180818/council-to-hear-from-red-river-before-decision NS, Aug. 18, Just one proposal submitted for N. River site; plan believed to include rail park and ‘event center’ http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/18/just-one-proposal-submitted-for-north-river-site-plan-believed-to-include-rail- park-and-event-center/
Fort Wayne’s NBC, Aug. 17, Firefighters ‘booted’ from streets, concerned about limits on MDA fundraiser http://www.fortwaynesnbc.com/story/38906765/firefighters-booted-from-streets-concerned-about-limits-on-mda-fundraiser WPTA, Aug. 17, City: One proposal submitted for N. River development http://www.wpta21.com/story/38908893/city-one-proposal-submitted-for-north-river-development WANE, Aug. 17, Fort Wayne firefighters pulled off streets for Fill the Boot https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/fort-wayne-firefighters-pulled-off-streets-for-fill-the-boot-campaign/1378118367 WANE, Aug. 17, Headwaters Junction lone proposal submitted for N. River property https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/headwaters-junction-lone-proposal-submitted-for-north-river-property/1378707984 WFFT, Aug. 17, One company meets deadline for N. River proposal http://www.wfft.com/content/news/One-company-meets-deadline-for-North-River-proposal-491156151.html JG, Aug. 17, Local turtle visits Lakeside Park http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180817/ARTICLE/308179939 JG, Aug. 17, Camp Canine photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180817/ARTICLE/308179961
WFFT, Aug. 16, Elected officials remember radio host Charly Butcher http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Elected-officials-remember-radio-host-Charly-Butcher-491076011.html NS, Aug. 16, Walk for Animals will be Sept. 9 at Franke Park http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/16/walk-for-animals-will-be-sept-9-at-franke-park/ JG, Aug. 16, City settles lawsuit over amplified-noise statute http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/courts/20180816/city-settles-lawsuit-over-amplified-noise-statute JG, Aug. 16, WOWO’s Charly Butcher dies at age 61 http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/police-fire/20180816/wowos-charly-butcher-dies-at-age-61
Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 15, Five reasons why Fort Wayne needs a boutique hotel http://www.inputfortwayne.com/news/ACaseForBoutiqueHotels.aspx Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 15, ‘Quiet, steady’ bison mural presides over The Landing http://www.inputfortwayne.com/features/bison-mural.aspx Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 15, The Broadway corridor is becoming a ‘destination’ downtown http://www.inputfortwayne.com/news/Broadway-Corridor-destination.aspx Input Fort Wayne, Aug. 15, Reversing brain drain: How fellowships are changing talent trends in Allen Co. http://www.inputfortwayne.com/features/fellowships-gfw.aspx Inside Ind Bus, Aug. 15, Riverfront contract pulled http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/38891592/fort-wayne-riverfront-contract-pulled WPTA, Aug. 15, City backs off of noise ordinance, settles lawsuit http://www.wpta21.com/story/38890965/city-backs-off-of-noise-ordinance-settles-lawsuit JG, Aug. 15, Riverfront contract questioned http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180815/riverfront-contract-questioned JG, Aug. 15, More parks sites ok’d for alcohol http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180815/more-parks-sites-okd-for-alcohol JG, Aug. 15, Parkview gives Slocum critics concession http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180815/parkview-gives-slocum-critics-concession JG, Aug. 15, Levine to leave bench http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180815/levine-to-leave-bench-at-years-end JG, Aug. 15, Seven to interview to replace Surbeck http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180815/7-to-interview-to-replace-surbeck JG, Aug. 15, Redevelopment panel oks budget http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180815/redevelopment-panel-oks-budget JG, Aug. 15, Façade grant temporarily shuts Saigon http://www.journalgazette.net/food/the-dish/20180815/facade-grant-temporarily-shuts-saigon
WFFT, Aug. 14, Red River contract breach resolution moving forward http://www.wfft.com/content/news/Red-River-contract-breach-resolution-moving-forward-490915881.html Fort Wayne’s NBC, Aug. 14, Avenue of Champions signage placed at USF http://www.fortwaynesnbc.com/story/38881610/avenue-of-champions-signage-placed-near-saint-francis-football-stadium WPTA, Aug. 14, Proposed contract for riverfront development pulled http://www.wpta21.com/story/38888330/proposed-contract-for-riverfront-development-pulled Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation Department Staff Reports reporting August thru to September 9, 2018
WPTA, Aug. 14, Councilman introduces breach of contract resolution against Red River http://www.wpta21.com/story/38888247/fort-wayne-councilman-introduces-breach-of-contract-resolution-against-red-river WANE, Aug. 14, Avenue of Champions unveiled for USF football https://www.wane.com/sports/-avenue-of-champions-unveiled-for-usf-football/1368483872 WANE, Aug. 14, Red River breach of contract resolution approved for consideration https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/red-river-breach-of-contract-resolution-approved-for-consideration/1369282167 WFFT, Aug. 14, City doesn’t introduce riverfront contract to address City Council concerns http://www.wfft.com/content/news/City-withdraws-riverfront-contract-to-address-city-council-concerns-490877961.html NS, Aug. 14, Bidding concerns cause withdrawal of $2.5M riverfront contract http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/14/bidding-concerns-cause-withdrawal-of-2-5-million-riverfront-contract-impact- on-project-timetable-uncertain/ JG, Aug. 14, TIF zone approved for Electric Works area http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180814/tif-zone-approved-for-electric-works-area JG, Aug. 14, 10 local nonprofits to share federal grant http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180814/10-local-nonprofits-to-share-federal-grant JG, Aug. 14, Residents don’t want retailers at Hadley site http://www.journalgazette.net/news/local/20180814/residents-dont-want-retailers-at-hadley-site JG, Aug. 14, Lawton Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180814/ARTICLE/308149957 JG, Aug. 14, Salomon Farm Park photo http://www.journalgazette.net/article/20180814/ARTICLE/308149930 NS, Aug. 14, Before City Council ends waste contract, maybe it should use the contract to address problems http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/14/kevin-leininger-before-fort-wayne-city-council-ends-waste-contract-maybe-it- should-use-the-contract-to-address-problems/
WPTA, Aug. 13, Struggling trash collector tells Fort Wayne customers it’s sorry http://www.wpta21.com/story/38875323/struggling-trash-collector-tells-fort-wayne-customers-its-sorry WPTA, Aug. 13, ABC 21 uncovers hundreds of Red River complaints http://www.wpta21.com/story/38877087/abc21-uncovers-hundreds-of-red-river-complaints WANE, Aug. 13, Trash collector apologizes for missed pickups https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/trash-collection-company-apologizes-for-missed-pickups/1365338806
WANE, Aug. 13, City awards grants for nonprofits https://www.wane.com/news/local-news/city-awards-grants-for-nonprofits/1365660339 NS, Aug. 13, Redevelopment Commission oks special taxing district for Electric Works http://www.news-sentinel.com/news/local-news/2018/08/13/fort-wayne-redevelopment-commission-oks-special-taxing-district-for- electric-works/ Inside Ind Bus, Aug. 13, Fort Wayne, developers continue talks on Electric Works http://www.insideindianabusiness.com/story/38872744/fort-wayne-developers-continue-talks-on-electric-works PBS 39, Aug. 10, Feature on Riverfront Fort Wayne efforts with Steve McDaniel and Megan Butler as guests https://video.wfwa.org/video/primetime39-august-10-2018-uoeddq/