City of Lima, Public Works Department 2011 Annual Report

Vine Street Grade Separation Opening Day November 18, 2011

2011 Staff

Administrative

J. Howard Elstro Director Kirk P. Niemeyer City Engineer Saul Allen Deputy Director II (Streets) Ric Stolly Deputy Director I (Parks) Bill Brown Building Commissioner Maryanne Stayonovich Secretary II (Jan-Nov) Tracy Jackson Secretary II (Nov-Current) Candace Snow Account Clerk II Victor Williamson Building Maintenance

Engineering Division

Kirk Niemeyer City Engineer Eric Bontrager Assistant City Engineer Joe Gearing Civil Engineer II Mike Laderer Engineering Tech II (Inspection) Larry Stayonovich Engineering Tech IV (Survey) Don LeMar Engineering Tech III (Survey)

Lima/Allen County Building Department

2011 Annual Report

BUILDING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT ANNUAL REPORT

2011

The mission of the Building and Zoning Department is to enforce building and zoning codes to protect the life safety and enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Lima.

These goals are accomplished through enforcement of building, electrical mechanical and fire protection codes for residential and commercial construction. Departmental staff receives applications for permit, reviews plans to ensure compliance with applicable codes, issues permits for construction and performs inspections to ensure work is performed in compliance with approved plans and in compliance with applicable code provisions. The building is also contracted to enforce the Ohio Building Code in Allen County, Elida, Ft Shawnee, Beaverdam, Harrod and Lafayette.

Enforcement of the city Zoning Code is also a function of the department. Application for permits is reviewed for compliance with provisions of the zoning for all districts in the city to verify the desired use and occupancy is allowable in the district. Staff also performs investigations and responds to complaints to ensure activities, other than construction, are not in violation of the zoning code. The Downtown Design Review Ordinance is also administered and enforced by the department.

The Building and Zoning Department also issues all required licenses for ambulances, drivers, taxicabs, cab drivers, trash trucks, etc. During the past year, 1062 licenses were issued.

Administration of the demolition program utilizing Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds is another major function of the department. The scope of the demolition program increased dramatically in 2011 as a result of the 1.7 million dollar Neighborhood Stabilization Program grant awarded to Lima. One million dollars of the

2 grant is to be used to remove dangerous or abandoned houses in the city. Identification and tracking of structures not maintained in compliance with minimum standards for habitation is the initial function. If efforts of Code Enforcement have failed to have necessary repairs performed and the Building Commissioned has determined the structure meets criteria of a “Dangerous Structure” contained in the city ordinances, the demolition process is initiated. The property owner is notified and given an opportunity to obtain permits to repair or demolish a structure. If the owner fails to abate the violation, a city contractor, utilizing NSP or CDBG funds, will raze the structure. 121 residential dwelling units were demolished in 2011, utilizing NSP funding. These units consisted of 68 single family, 18 duplex, 3 three family and 2 four family structures.

The un-paralleled growth the Lima / Allen County Building Department has experienced since the 1990’s ended in 2006 and 2007 and has continued to reflect our nation’s economy. Total department revenue for 2010 totaled $538,393, up from a low of $311,711 in 2009. The slow recovery continued in 2011, as total revenue department revenue was $685,801, an increase of 27%.

Several major construction projects commenced in 2011, impacting the department’s revenue and workload. Examples of these projects are the $30,000,000 Central Control Building at Husky Refinery on South Metcalf Street, at $42,000,000 renovation project at Ford’s Lima Plant on Bible Road, a new $12,400,000 office building for the Potash Corporation on Fort Amanda Road. Proctor and Gamble also continues to develop their Lima plant at 3875 Reservoir Road, completing a major alteration and addition during the year.

Additionally, the University of Northwest Ohio has continued to grow, adding another new dormitory building, constructing a new building for the Ohio State Beauty Academy, and a new library building. The construction value of these new facilities is in excess of $11,500,000.

3 Several new retail and food service buildings were also constructed in 2011, such as Chipolte on Elida Road, Verizon on Bellefontaine, Tim Horton on Elida Road, Subway on West High Street, and Arbys on Harding Highway

Building / Zoning Department Staff

William L. Brown - Chief Building Inspector / Zoning Administrator

Brian Williams - Architect / Commercial Plans Examiner

Roy Tordiff - Building Inspector / Residential Plans Examiner

Laurel McGee - Account Clerk / License Clerk

Pam Haywood - Clerk / Typist

Contract Staff

Ron Elliott - Architect / Commercial Plans Examiner

Bill Horner - Electrical Inspector

Richard Cotrell - Building Inspector

James Stedke - Demolition Program Administrator

4 2011 Projects

Central Control Building at Husky Energy, 1150 S Metcalf St.

Ford Lima Plant, 1155 Bible Road

Ohio State Beauty Academy, 1760 Eastown Road

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Arbys, 1420 Bellefontaine

University of Northwest Ohio Dormitory Building, 1753 – 1759 University Way

Verizon Store, 1503 Harding Highway

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300 N Main Street Renovation

New Maintenance Building for Elida High School, 401 E North

Northland Health and Diagnostic Center, 100 Northern Avenue

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BY: KIRK NIEMEYER, P.E. CITY OF LIMA DIVISION OF ENGINEERING 2011 ANNUAL REPORT

Kirk Niemeyer - City Engineer Eric Bontrager – Assistant City Engineer Joe Gearing – Stormwater Manager Jim Morrisey – Civil Engineer II Larry Stayonovich - Engineering Tech. IV (Survey) Don LeMar - Engineering Tech. III (Survey) Mike Laderer - Engineering Tech. II (Inspection) Maryanne Stayonovich - Secretary II Tracy Jackson – Secretary Candace Snow- Account Clerk II 2011 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS

Vine Street Rail Road Grade Separation (RRGS), Project No. 7-10 This project commenced in May of 2010 and had an 18-month duration. The total cost for construction of the grade separation was $7,084,508 with $2,741,207 of the work being completed in 2010 and $4,343,301 in 2011. Now that the project is complete, south Lima will no longer endure traffic delays, partial isolation from the rest of the city, emergency response delays, or frustrations and hazards due to rail/roadway conflicts. The project was a truly a cooperative effort between the City, ODOT, FHWA, CSXT railroad, NS railroad and the design and construction professionals involved. The total project costs from start to finish are listed below.

Preliminary Engr. $ 170,048 R/W Acquisition Services $ 248,170 R/W (real property and relocation) $ 788,843 Permits $ 4,633 Demolition $ 21,341 Detailed Engr. $ 827,073 Norfolk Southern Force Account Engr. $ 25,000 CSX Force Account Engr. $ 55,000 Norfolk Southern Force Account Const.$ 408,339 CSX Force Account Const. $ 2,544,081 Const. Inspection/Admin. $ 590,012 Const. Cost $ 7,084,508 Total Project Cost $ 12,767,048

S. Metcalf Street and W. Fourth St. Intersection Improvements, Project 11-10 This project was originally scheduled to be completed in 2010, however a longer than expected lead-time on the traffic signal equipment pushed the project into 2011. The intersection was upgraded with mast arm poles, pedestrian facilities, drainage, and pavement resurfacing. The improvements aid the high number of pedestrians that cross S. Metcalf St. on the south leg of the intersection with overhead lighting; visible crosswalks, and push button activated pedestrian signals. The cost of the improvements was $161,711.30 whereas 80% ($129,369.04) was funded through OPWC and 20% ($32,342.26) through the City’s portion of Allen County’s Permissive License Plate fund.

2011 Sidewalk Project, Project 1-11 This project reconstructed those sidewalks that were determined to be unsatisfactory and not repaired by owners who were sent notices in the spring of 2010. Of 172 notices that were sent to property owners, 130 were placed on this project. The total

cost of the project was $59,808.72 of which $36,983.1139 was assessed to property owners. The remainder of the project was paid for with CDBG account D-10 ($20,786.89) and General Fund ($2,038.72). As part of the sidewalk project new ADA ramps were installed at intersections where sidewalks were replaced.

2011 Residential Demolition, Project No. 2-11 See Building and Zoning Section of this Report

ALL-Cable Road Sidewalks, Project No. 3-11 This project constructed 24,200 square feet of sidewalks on both sides of Cable Road from Elm St. to University Boulevard. A West Middle School Walking Routes Study completed by LACRPC in 2003 and past pedestrian/vehicle incidents revealed the need for the project. The total cost of the project was $160,067.21 and was funded through ODOT CMAQ funds and City of Lima Permissive License funds at an 80/20 split, respectively. In addition to the Federal construction funds, the City was reimbursed $7,903.75 for construction inspection costs (labor).

ALL-Cole St. Sidewalks, Project No. 4-11 A multiuse path was constructed along Cole St. to provide a physical connection for pedestrians and bicyclists between Brower Road and Robb Park. The Edgewood subdivision, Jerry Lee subdivision, residential and multifamily homes on Brower Road and Cole Street now have a non-motorized means of accessing Robb Park and schools on the City’s north side. The total length of the 10-foot wide asphalt path is 0.75 miles. The cost of the project was $229,185.29 and was funded through ODOT CMAQ and CDBG funds at an 80/20 split. Like the Cable Road Sidewalk Project, the City was reimbursed $2,802.63 for construction inspection costs (labor).

South Metcalf Street Reconstruction, Project No. 5-11 This project reconstructed (full depth) 2100 feet of street with curbs, drive approaches, ADA wheel chair ramps, and drainage on South Metcalf between the railroad underpass and Kibby Street. The cost of the project was $637,716.51 and was paid for with $573,944.86 from OPWC State Issue I funds and $63,771.65 from CDBG Funds (90/10). The project was a continuation of improving the main corridors into the city.

Renovation of Fire Stations No. 3, No. 4, and No. 6, Project 7-11 With the restructuring of Lima Fire Department came the need to improve their existing facilities. At Station No. 3 improvements included a new shower, renovated dorm room, one overhead door, new gear lockers, and two entry doors. Station No. 6 received a renovated dorm room, and a new concrete approach slab at the rear overhead door. Total cost of improvements at these two stations was $65,090. No improvements were completed at Station 4 as it was closed during the restructuring process. All design and inspection was performed by the Engineering Department.

Parking Garage Equipment, Project 9-11 After thirteen years of constant service, it was time to replace the existing equipment and add new equipment to improve the operation and efficiency of the parking garage. A pay-in-lane collection station was added to the garage to allow for payment by credit card or cash when no attendant is on duty. Existing equipment that was replaced with new included card readers, ticket dispensers, barrier gates, a fee computer, and a computer with Iparc software. The total cost of the project was $96,324, which was divided equally between the City and Allen County.

Various Storm Sewer Cleaning & Video Documentation, Project 10-11 See Storm Water Utility Section of this Report

State Issue I Various Street Resurfacing, Project 11-11 Just over eight miles of streets were resurfaced this year at a total cost of $1,004,184.86. Those streets that had existing curbs in good condition were first planed before being resurfaced. Resurfacing costs were paid for with $683,707 from State Issue I funds, $220,544.12 from CDBG funds, $48,383.74 from City Permissive Funds, $41,800 from Storm Water Utility funds, and $9,750 from Utilities. The funds from both utilities were used to adjust manholes to grade and add storm drainage to Faze Ave. prior to resurfacing.

Western Lake Erie Basin EAB Community Grant (Phase I), Project 12- 11 The damage caused by the emerald ash bore became very evident in 2011, especially in the tree lawns and parks. With the help of a $50,000 grant (matching 50/50) from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), the City was able to contract for the removal of 35 large ash trees (24” to 36”). The cost of this removal was $19,748.59 of the $50,000 made available through the grant. The City’s in-kind match to the grant included removal of smaller ash trees ( < 24”) with its crews and removals by American Electric Power crews (AEP).

Various Storm Sewer Improvements, Project 13-11 Project will be performed in 2012

Energy Retrofits – Lima, Ohio (Phase V) Material Only, Project 14-11 The Engineering Division continued to scour the City’s lighting systems looking for locations where retrofits would reduce operation and maintenance costs. Those locations included the following: 1) Kibby Corners Street Lighting, 2) Hoover Park Decorative Lighting, 3) Faruot Park Pavilion, 4) Schoonover Pool, 5) Ottawa River Bikeway, 6) Town Square, and 6) City of Lima Welcome Signs. A majority of the energy retrofits installed were LED or light emitting diode, which can reach up to 68% savings over traditional HID luminaries. The total cost of the materials purchased under this contract was $202,424.24 and funds were made available under the RZ bond program. The city’s electricians continue to install this equipment in conjunction with their other daily repairs and maintenance responsibilities.

Energy Retrofits – Lima, Ohio (Phase VI), Project 15-11 This project also continues the energy savings pursuits of the City by replacing all T12 fluorescent tube fixtures with T8 and just over 150 HID Garage Luminaries with LED Garage Luminaries. The light quality was also improved in the parking garage making it a brighter, safer, and more inviting place to park your vehicle. The total cost of the project was $123,570.66 and made possible through an RZ Bond, which is a low interest rate loan through the EECBG program.

Western Lake Erie Basin EAB Community Grant (Phase II), Project 16-11 Phase II of the grant included planting 159 trees in the City Parks and along the streets in accordance with ODNR specifications. Eleven different species of trees were planted and the trees had an average caliper of 2”. The total project cost for this phase was $29,800, therefore, the two phases together totaled $49,548.59.

Commercial Demolition, Project 17-11 Project will be performed in 2012.

2011 Stormwater Utility

Stormwater Regulations The City is required to maintain compliance with its EPA Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Permit. This permit is a part of the 1972 (revised in 1978) Clean Water Act and the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. The permit includes the following Six Minimum Control Measures:

1. Public Education and Outreach 2. Public Participation /Involvement 3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination 4. Construction Site Runoff Control 5. Post-Construction Runoff Control 6. Pollution Prevention/Good Housekeeping

The City is required to submit an annual report in March to EPA detailing all tasks completed under the six minimum control measures. EPA officials audited the City’s current stormwater management plan in May of this year.

Budget During the 2011 calendar year, a total of $2,078,867.06 was collected by the utility with $714,773.24 from residential customers and $1,364,093.82 from commercial customers. Of the total collected, $1,168,235.24 was expended on labor, equipment, materials, and contracted services in 2011. A large equipment expense of $485,369.70 was not included in 2011 as the vactor truck did not arrive by the end of the budget cycle. Of the funds expended, 6.8 % was for engineering labor, 33.6% for construction labor, 12.3% for loan payments, s, 6.4 % for equipment, 7.2 % for professional services, 6.7 % for contracted construction, and 3.5 % for materials, 3.8 % for equipment and vehicle maintenance, and 20% for other expenses (fuel, postage, copies, computer supplies, etc.)

7% 20% Engr. Labor Const. Labor Loan Payments 4% Equipment 34% 3% Professional Services Contracted Const. 7% Materials Equip. & Vehicle Maint. 7% Other (fuel, postage, etc.) 6% 12%

1. Public Education and Outreach and 2. Public Participation /Involvement

Allen Soil and Water Conservation District The City contracted with the Allen Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) for assistance with three (3) of the six (6) Minimum Control Measures. The SWCD is a great benefit to both the urban and rural areas of Allen County through their technical and education service expertise. The three (3) control measures they performed for the utility included: 1) Public Education and Outreach, 2) Public Involvement and Participation, and 3) Elimination of Illicit Discharges. Some of the activities included under these measures were: Conducting stormwater education in the public schools within grades K-12, staff hours toward Ottawa River Cleanup, development of brochures and webpage, development of a Watershed Watchgroup, Dry weather monitoring of 201 Storm sewer outfalls, and analysis of flows and pollutant characterization of samples collected at outfalls. The total cost of the professional services associated with this contract was $28,000. From this revenue, SWCD was able to leverage state funds at 83% to complete additional work for the City’s Stormwater Utility.

3. Illicit Discharge and Detection

Illicit Discharge Investigation The Engineering Division investigates reports of illicit discharge to the storm sewer system. During 2011, the number of investigations was five. Most investigations result in an immediate action such as finding a customer discharging a contaminant knowingly or unknowingly to the storm drain. These investigations are documented in the City’s annual report to EPA.

4. Construction Site Runoff and 5. Post Construction Runoff

Private Erosion Control Permits The Engineering Division is the authorized inspector for all commercial properties, for utility installation and for grading areas outside the building footprint. A permit is required for earth disturbing activities over 1 acre in size. The inspector works with each developer to ensure sediment is properly contained on site. In 2011, 14 permits were issued for site development

Public Erosion Control The Engineering Division is also responsible for inspecting many capital improvement projects, which involve earth-disturbing activities. The City’s plans and specifications call for protection of all storm and combined sewer inlets during and after construction. The inspector requires of the contractor maintain the protection especially following a rain event. Once grass has established on the project, the sediment and erosion control devices are removed. In 2011, $4,345 was the cost for erosion and sediment control on four of our public projects involving earth disturbance.

6. Pollution Prevention and Good Housekeeping

Street Sweeping The Streets Department sweeps all streets a minimum of once a month. In the Central Business District, night sweeping is performed and parking restrictions are in place to better access the curb-line that is the dirtiest part of the street.

2010 2011 Sweeping Debris (CY) 2866 2782

Catch Basin Cleaning The Storm Water Utility maintains approximately 5,343 catch basins (CBs) and treatment devices with vactor equipment. The maintenance schedule varies from once per year up to four times per year. In 2011, The street department staff collected 507 cubic yards tons of debris out of our CB sumps. In addition to the cleaning, the street department staff repairs basins that come in many different shapes, sizes, and materials. In 2011, 82 basins were repaired and or reconstructed.

2010 2011 Catch Basin Debris (CY) 507 2130

Leaf Collection The Storm Water Utility funds the Street Departments’ annual operation to collect leaves along the curblines of each street. This operation directly keeps material out of the storm sewer system, rivers, and streams. A summary of the material collected annually is provided below.

2010 2011 Leaf Collection (CY) 3033 2596

Capital Improvement Projects

Various Storm Sewer Cleaning & Video Documentation, Project 10-11 With the implementation of the City’s Storm Water Utility and a storm sewer assessment study in hand, at risk areas were first cleaned then video taped. From the video, those sections of pipe and structures in a state of disrepair were identified. The project cleaned and video taped approximately 9000 lineal feet of storm pipe in seven locations and over 90 structures at a cost of $28,356.80. The information will be used by the Engineering Division to prepare plans and specifications for the repair work. This process allows the City to pinpoint the areas requiring repair and utilize funds more cost-effectively.

Schoonover Dam Schoonover Lake is not only a great place to visit in our park system, but also a place where storm water is stored prior to being released to the Ottawa River. In September 2008, Ohio Department of Natural Existing Spillway Resources (ODNR) conducted a safety inspection of Schoonover Dam. Following the inspection of our class III dam, ODNR required several remedial measures be taken by the City to ensure the dam remains safe. The remedial measures included providing an emergency spillway, investigate signs of seepage, repair and rebuild eroded downstream slope, and repair of erosion on the upstream slope. Following a Field Reconnaissance and Preliminary Report in February 2011, the City contracted for additional engineering and geotechnical services at a cost of $39,982. The report, which will detail the recommendations for repairing the dam, will be delivered to the City in January of 2012 and will allow for the development of plans and specifications.

Stormwater Quality Initiatives Stormwater quality initiatives implemented in 2011 include first and foremost the Storm Water Credits Program. The Credits Program allows for commercial land owners to take credit for storm water quantity and quality practices previously implemented on their property. These include items such as bio-retention swales, detention and retention ponds, water quality structures, and permeable pavements to name a few. Altogether, $17,949.32 was issued as credit to various schools, hospitals, and businesses who took advantage of the program. This program also is an incentive for future development inside the City as engineers and architects work to reduce their client’s storm water utility fee in the planning and design of each project.

NPDES Small MS4 General Permit (OHQ000002) Annual Report – EPA Report is available upon request.

Additional Stormwater Services Provided Review flood plain permits. Provide flood plain information for insurance companies and mortgage investigations. Maintain and update sewer maps and composites. Research and provide location, depth, tap and various other information concerning both storm and sanitary sewers. Provide possible solutions to residential and commercial properties regarding localized flooding.

Future Considerations It is expected the Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) of the Ottawa River (yet to be established by EPA) will add additional responsibilities to the City’s Storm Water Utility. The TMDL is a plan that is created to estimate the total load of a specific pollutant to a particular impaired water source. The Ottawa River TMDL is focused on the loading of both soluble Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids (TSS). The point is to estimate the amount of pollutant the river can withstand, calculate the necessary reductions to reach that point, and then distribute the requirements for pollutant reductions to various areas (urban and rural) throughout the watershed. The efforts that are currently underway will enable the City to comply with future requirements.

Other Responsibilities of the Engineering Division

Other activities in addition to the projects previously listed are performed on a daily basis by the Engineering division. The City Engineer and staff act as technical advisors to the Mayor and other city departments in the following ways:

Traffic Operation of 106 traffic signals throughout the City Provide signal timing and various street design information. Study accident reports and perform traffic counts and speed studies and advise the Traffic Commission on various topics. Record and study various traffic accidents which happen in the city. Retain maps recording the decisions of the traffic commission concerning parking, sign, and signal placement. Prepare accident drawings of every fatal accident which occurs in the city.

Storm Water/Sewers Review parking lots and flood plain permits. Provide flood plain information for insurance companies and mortgage investigations. Maintain and update sewer maps and composites. Research and provide location, depth, tap and various other information concerning both storm and sanitary sewers. Implementation of Storm Water Phase II program Provide possible solutions to residential and commercial properties regarding localized flooding.

Inspection Investigate curb cut permits and advise the Building and Zoning Division on driveway placement. Inspect all Public Works construction projects performed under contract. Inspect city streets following the moving of buildings and oversize loads. Inspect storm sewer connections. Provide inspection for sidewalk and curb replacement. Inspect all street cut patching to ensure they meet city specifications. Process requests for the city curb rebate program. Calculate street cut bonds and coordinate with all city utilities.

Surveying Track and provide legal descriptions for city easements, city initiated alley vacations and right of way purchases. Maintain records and descriptions of all city easements and property purchases. Provide surveys for Division of Engineering Designs. Provide right of way and boundary surveys for the city. Maintain city plat maps. Provide staking for various city construction projects.

Future Construction Design, draw and provide specifications for various city construction projects. Assist in preparing project estimates and other details for the yearly budget. Search and apply for various grants. Prepare project estimates and apply for funding reimbursements for these grants when required. Maintain a schedule of engineering projects and provide status reports as requested. Design, draw and provide specifications for various city construction projects. Process requests for alley paving. Advise the City Planning Commission. Review all proposed alley and street vacations. Review all subdivision plans within the city. Coordinate future projects with the City Planning Commission. Work closely with the Ohio Department of Transportation on street repair, resurfacing of state routes and bridge inspection issues. Coordinate with private utilities concerning placement, removal and repair of their facilities.

Miscellaneous Assist in requests for street lighting. Assist in requests from citizens concerning drainage, traffic, sidewalk, alley, curb, sign and parking problems. Attend council meetings, public hearings and neighborhood meetings as needed. Participate in press conferences and assist in planning for major economic development projects. Take measurements and testify in drug cases. Establish policies and procedures regarding construction and maintenance of city streets and drainage facilities. Provide advice for building maintenance at the Lima Municipal Center and Hall of Justice. Provide bid packets for various Divisions of our Department. Administer consultant designs and studies for the city. Provide street numbers and addresses for new construction in the city. Copy and provide plan size sheets of maps and drawings to contractors, the general public and various local and state agencies. Provide statistical information on city streets. Establish policies, especially those involving municipalities and Local Projects. Coordination with other county and State departments Work with Lima-Allen Regional Planning on a long and short range planning for the city so that federal highway monies can be allocated. Work with county officials on mapping and street maintenance projects. Provide information for the State of Ohio Liquor Control Board. Strive to minimize expense and inconvenience for the Citizens of Lima.

2011 CITY OF LIMA PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION

ANNUAL REPORT

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION STAFF

 Deputy Director I: Richard C. Stolly

 Parks, Forestry & Ranger Supervisor: DelMar E. Barton

 Recreation Supervisor: Londell L. Smith

 Recreation Leader IV: Brett M. Roehm

 Park Rangers: Marcia Wolford Kristine Leland Mike Coffey

2011 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE WORKERS: ______

C&M II: James Moscato Keith Mumper

C&M I: Robert Dahill

Playground Program Studying Plant Life along the River Bike/Walkway resealed throughout Hover Park & Vine St. (Gifts from Husky and Blacktop Sealing INC.)

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION

SEASONAL STAFF ______

BALL DIAMOND MAINTENANCE PLAYGROUND STAFF AARON PATTERSON AMELIA HUELSKAMP JOE POLLOCK JERRY HUTCHINS JUSTIN HAMILTON SHAMIR THOMPSON SCHOONOVER POOL STAFF JESSICA BRADLEY DEVONAIRE JOHNSON Management AMAD HOUSTON GREG SAYLOR MGR. DAVID DEBERRY KIRSTEN UHL ASST. MGR MEGAN BYRNE DIFINNI JOHNSON Cashiers CHIP ALLEN WHITNEY HALL JOCELYN HENNON EBONY HORRISON DESMONDE HARVEY RONNIE GILCREASE Lifeguards JENALYN HENNON MONIA CARTER EMILY HULLINGER KRISTEN JINKS DANIEL MARSHALL ANNA LATSHA KATEENA RUSSELL PARKS MAINTENANCE TARYN HUTCHINSON JOE SHANAHAN RYAN KNUCKLES DERRICK EICHOLTZ JEFF BELDEN JAKE RIGALI PAUL SANDERS SCOTT HUNT IRVIN JOHNSON BILL EDGECOMB

ACB of DD: WORKERS 10 Clients 2 crews of 5 1 Supervisor per crew

Shelter House Improvements at Hoover Park (Part of a gift from Husky Energy)

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION

Volunteers always make an impact. The Lima City Parks, Recreation and Forestry Division would like to say Thank You to the individuals and organizations that continue to step up and make Lima a better place. Let it be perfectly clear, these fine people do not do it for the recognition factor, as a matter of fact in most cases they want nothing to do with any type of public acknowledgement for their efforts. A simple and sincere thank you is more than enough appreciation.

We often find that there is such a great feeling of enjoyment, pride, camaraderie and the true sense of accomplishment associated with the volunteer effort that many of these people return year after year to participate in the different activities that literally help change the face of Lima. For all that you have done and for everything that you continue to do… THANK YOU to the hundreds of volunteers in our Parks, Recreation and Forestry programs for helping to make a Difference!

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION

PARK RANGER SUMMARY

PARK RANGER ACTIVITY SUMMARY 2001-2011 ACTIVITY 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 # days worked 685 671 692 673 746 810 428 698 860 871 750 # hrs not worked 631.5 712.5 729 616 657 959.25 887 794 867 988 1242 Training/Meeting 41 83 97 140 76 18 38 182 81 67 24 PARK ACTIVITIES Arrests 1 1 2 14 24 17 5 8 65 75 18 Verbal Warning 264 341 349 413 690 974 192 302 286 412 346 Written Warning 2 11 17 27 24 67 19 23 90 142 104 MM Citation 1 0 1 3 3 1 3 28 21 15 Parking Citation 1 0 0 0 3 1 1 24 48 7 Traffic Citation 1 0 1 0 2 4 2 5 129 75 0 Vehicle Checks 440 442 493 581 526 545 150 195 414 501 209 Assaults 2 10 3 10 13 2 5 2 8 18 6 Assist Other Dept. 200 234 191 218 589 338 99 160 273 418 148 Tow 5 1 3 3 4 1 6 5 17 30 4 Burglaries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 Vandalism 7 78 49 25 25 15 2 4 8 44 11 Thefts 7 8 3 1 2 9 3 2 5 7 3 Accidents 0 4 6 4 0 1 0 2 9 11 10 Stolen Vehicles 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 4 5 2 Internal Matters 0 5 1 1 17 0 0 1 0 0 0 Public Assists 342 351 341 270 239 189 176 174 328 373 233 Pedestrian Checks 333 375 444 502 585 313 115 149 431 479 214 Special Detail 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 2 2 15 15 Foot Patrol 698 579 518 320 111 354 246 422 859 1057 649 Bike Patrol 43 39 99 87 8 59 6 164 0 12 92 Incident Reports 75 189 186 155 143 154 39 60 45 195 130 UTILITY ACTIVITIES Arrests 0 0 5 0 4 0 0 0 3 7 2 Verbal Warning 132 144 121 201 218 189 91 96 209 203 92 Written Warning 1 5 4 11 6 51 22 18 88 63 17 MM Citation 0 0 1 1 0 1 0 0 2 4 0 Parking Citation 0 2 0 0 1 1 0 3 32 13 0 Traffic Citation 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 Vehicle Checks 254 240 355 403 408 378 91 119 376 395 127 Assaults 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 1 1 22 Assist Other Dept. 11 26 11 15 20 22 11 16 86 72 13 Tow 0 1 0 1 4 2 1 0 4 4 1 Garbage Violations 53 55 64 124 352 540 45 89 56 117 107 24-hour Notice 17 42 76 133 147 1143 246 366 551 711 425 Physical Inspection 21 64 76 44 85 47 39 57 53 63 1 Burglaries 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Vandalism 2 3 1 6 6 3 0 0 5 8 0 Thefts 0 4 2 4 0 1 7 0 3 3 1 Accidents 0 3 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 Stolen Vehicles 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Internal Matters 3 3 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 4 0 Public Assists 225 207 176 165 147 95 80 99 257 233 83 Pedestrian Checks 139 145 150 214 258 109 60 105 327 288 108

ACTIVITY 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 Special Detail 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 4 1 20 Bike Patrol 0 0 0 67 0 2 0 3 0 7 22 Incident Reports 14 27 34 20 39 47 12 23 5 23 19 Foot Patrol 181 132 20 174 19 100 140 277 605 516 272 Park Patrol Time 3049 2991 3064 3077 4034 3483 2040 3103 3073 3303 2691 Utiltiy Patrol Time 1990 2204 2167 2405 3031 2437 1656 2783 2771 3010 2399 Park Call Time 200 226 237 309 294 233 169 229 331 301 139 Utility Call Time 288 305 323 365 433 477 444 378.5 363 296 87 LPD Call Time 112 122 131 160 291 209 48 152 187 211 67 Spec. Ops. Time 136 130 93 197 179 134 73 320 162 197 278 Maintenance Time 219 234 213 208 355 868 944 476 1063 672 1056 Park Miles 19705 18962 20510 21327 25344 27224 14903 25012 23075 26519 19141 Utility Miles 17194 17173 18882 18176 20514 24098 13541 23667 22297 24971 19500 Park Checks 7330 8087 7807 9430 11443 11673 4439 9834 8337 8764 3875 Utility Checks 4444 4712 4339 4921 5042 4479 2764 4479 5832 5689 2203

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION

PARKS MAINTENANCE MAN-HOUR SUMMARY

PROJECT 2011 Hrs. 2010 Hrs. 2009 Hrs. 2008 Hrs. 2007 Hrs. 2006 Hrs. 2005 Hrs. 2004 Hrs. 2003 Hrs. 2002 Hrs. 2001 Hrs. Mulching 0 0 8 35 0 336 0 0 28 68 53 Trimming 851 435 231 438.5 622.5 2595.0 463 412 802 433 665 Mowing 2034 2094.5 2212.5 2039.0 2231.0 1081.5 2392.3 2260 2352 1503 2301 Equipment 541.5 730.5 867 766.5 1016.75 1053.5 684.5 995 1061 635 1178 Building 58 302 290 580 88 266.5 197 111 51 179 101 Restroom 375 235.5 596.5 342.0 365.0 75 1228.3 1138 515 486 798 Shelters 70 53 153 92 17.5 986.5 89 256 190 297 442 Trash 999.5 871.5 796 779.5 822.5 1227.3 613 598 531 612 1044 Parks 1571.5 1984 2271 2091.5 2251.5 47 1008.0 1235 747 1546 1806 Stage 107 76 29 42 280.5 35.5 35.5 60 30 41 43 Snow 417.5 577.5 291 361 382 41.5 302 299 435 97 253 Salting 442 626 523 435.5 236.5 264 206 176 169 89 88 Sp. Event 462.5 295 351 492.5 190 37.5 224.5 233 188 372 193 Misc. 10 33 104.5 31 13.5 27 62 200 128 20 16 Bikepath 166 150 90 70.5 57 576 16.5 6 26 59 46 Riverwalk 553 315.5 722 647.5 498 0 258 551 548 801 267 Town Sq. 613 909 1201 590 187 173 0 0 25 42 61 Tree plant 184 183 112 55 137 402.5 81 397 55 114 82 Tree rem. 744 631 856 540 793 1150 32 97 23 71 176 Seeding 0 12 0 26 4 0 3874.5 1231 1340 1378 1628 Turf care 57 80 51 39 64.5 95 35 5 0 7 2 Leaves 31.5 70 323 105 200 336 32 55 66 105 94 Flowers 35 47 53 114 57.5 5 2 64 201 24 325 Ponds 117 22 7 6 64.5 198.5 13 446 309 232 298 Pool 570 458 195 209 429.5 840.5 7.5 14 23 16 21 Playgrnd. 76 17 5 134 85.5 56 72.5 189 296 147 269 Tables 165 147 38 208 204 78 128.5 226 445 215 235 Bleachers 8 38 44 56 95 77 128 129 291 297 439 Weeds 24 136 28 224.5 64 119 126 74 119 125 78 Signage 44 36 0 95 308 3 168.5 180 90 301 185 Painting 0 0 0 17 0 24 1 10 66 132 75 Vandals 17 68 77 63 55.5 91.5 54 29 23 41 137 Safety 80 75 48 56 79 56 22 27 48 51 25 Diamonds 525 65 305 727 470.5 82.5 60 48 460 305 390 VB Courts 4 4 11 9 12.5 13 108.5 153 5 6 8 Tenn Cts. 71 59 52 66 41 46.5 10 13 83 65 50 Skatepk. 0 4 2 17 11 0 61.5 118 35 34 155 Soccer 61 190 153 69.5 98 155 104 43 74 167 113 Basketbal 4 34 5 1 77 12 81 54 78 43 53 Hockey 0 0 0 0 0 4 20 25 4 0 0 Football 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 31 38 68 Ski Trail 0 0 0 0 0 0 14 24 0 0 0 Sled Hill 56 71 48 30 22 6.5 0 0 31 37 20 Skating 0 16 4 2 8.5 0 51 57 91 162 8 Training 0 72 98 8 19.5 16 1 67 24 9 173 Shop Mnt. 88 80 103 59.5 30 35 40 234 69 66 86 Trash Can 46 49 56 38 57 58 47 76 113 68 270 Storm 140 28 116 464 0 220 62.5 89 0 0 0 TOTAL 12419 12380.5 13526.5 13272.5 12750.25 13003.25 13217.5 12704 12319 11536 14818

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AREAS MOWED BY PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY

 Faurot Park- 89 Acres (includes 3 volleyball courts, skate park, 8 ball diamonds, 1 football field, cross- country running area)  Hover Park – 9.3 Acres  Baxter Park- 1.7 Acres  Schoonover Park and Pool - 69 Acres  Lincoln Park –8.6 Acres  Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park- 40.3 Acres (includes 1 ball diamond and 2 football fields)  Cook Park- 8.2 Acres (includes 1 ball diamond, one practice football field)  Robb Park- 26 Acres (includes 4 soccer fields, 4 ball diamonds, one football field)  Kibby Corners-1 Acre  Collett Street Recreation Area-20 Acres (includes 3 soccer fields and 2 ball diamonds)  Oxford Street Soccer fields and parking - 8 Acres (includes 2 soccer fields)  Riverwalk- Phase I 6 Acres  Riverwalk- Phase II 4 Acres  Jackson St. and North St. – .5 Acres  Elm St. and Pine St. - .5 Acres  Gateway Commerce Business Park 1 Acre  Central Business Point- 1 Acre  Cable Court- .25 Acres  Jameson Overpass- 2 Acres  Robb Overpass-1.5 Acres  Woodlawn Cemetary-10 Acres  Buttonbush Observation Area 1 Acres

Total Acreage mowed by Parks, Recreation and Forestry: 308.85

Allen County Cross Country Meet held @ Faurot Park

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PLAYGROUND LEADER ASSIGNMENTS

PROGRAM COORDINATOR: AMELIA HUELSKAMP

LINCOLN PARK ROBB PARK JESSICA BRADLEY CHIP ALLEN KRISTEN JINKS RONNIE GILCREASE AMAD HOUSTON JENALYN HENNON DAVID DEBERRY MONIA CARTER

BRADFIELD CENTER MLK PARK JOCELYN HENNON MEGAN BYRNE JUSTIN HAMILTON DEVONAIRE JOHNSON JERRY HUTCHINS DESMONDE HARVEY SHAMIR THOMPSON DIFINNI JOHNSON

Since 2001, LPR&F has served over 50,000 youth in the Lima City Summer Playground Program. The 2011 program was certainly another GREAT year ! We served over 4,200 kids (at 4 different sites – Lincoln Park, Robb Park, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and Bradfield Community Center) during this 8 week program. In addition to daily lunch, structured games, a unique academic & arts component and fabulous guest speakers, participants enjoyed field trips to Ohio State University, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Edgewood Skate Arena and Westgate Lanes. The participants at Bradfield Community Center designed, constructed, planted and harvested a hydroponic garden, taking home fresh produce each week.. All sites participated in weekly aerobics sessions, and we ended the program with the return of “Expo Week”, which featured a talent show, park activities day, park competition day, a carnival and a pool party. Once again, we want to thank ALL of our outstanding Program Partners: Bradfield Community Center, Salvation Army, Lima City Schools, Jerry Lewis’ McDonald’s, L.A.C.P., Girl Scouts of Appleseed Ridge, Black Swamp Area Boy Scouts, Buckeye Community Health Plan, College Access/Gear Up, Lima/Allen County 4-H and Lima CDBG. Their continued support allows us to provide this positive quality of life experience for the youth in our community.

As we look to 2012 our mission is to again provide one of the best summer programs in the Lima area. The program will not only offer challenge it will provide numerous opportunities for the youth of this great community!

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ATTENDENCE: 5 YEAR COMPARISON 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Total for all Parks listed above: 3,747 4,237 4,032 6,237 5,796

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The chart above depicts attendance per year for the Playground Program.

Learning to bait the hook and fish at MLK Playground Career Day Event…Getting to know ROCKY

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Lima City Summer Playground Program Playground Sites/Staff: Amelia Huelskamp - Program Coordinator

Bradfield Center Lincoln Park MLK Park Robb Park Jocelyn Hennon Jessica Bradley Devonaire Johnson Chip Allen Justin Hamilton Kristin Jinks Megan Byrne Ronnie Gilcrease Jerry Hutchins Amad Houston Desmond Harvey Jenalyn Hennon Shamir Thompson David DeBerry, II Difinni Johnson Monia Carter

General Fund Expense Salaries $41,048.52 Blue Iguana 1,145.00 Wal-Mart 895.96 Crouse Lumber 29.10 Lima Sporting Goods 151.92 Aerobics Program 220.00 Timothy W. Carter DJ 50.00 Total General Fund Expense: $ 43,540.50

CDBG Expense Art Programming $3,000.00 Bradfield Center $1,000.00 Metro Inflatables $1,000.00 RTA Bus Service $2,061.00 Lima City Schools Bus Service $423.89 Total CDBG Expense: $7,484.89

Receipts Registration Fee $ 4,355.00

Total Receipts: $4,355.00

Total Expenses (General Fund & CDBG): $ 51,025.39 Total Receipts: 4,355.00 Total Cost of Program: $46,670.39

Total Participants: 3,747

Total Daily Cost per Participant: $ 12.46

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION CITY OF LIMA RECREATION BOARD ______

The Recreation Board consists of the five members listed below. They meet on a monthly basis to discuss and make recommendations for both long range and current recreational planning. The board oversees the acquisition of new equipment and the use of numerous recreational facilities throughout the city of Lima. The commitment, dedication and direction of this “TEAM” continues to provide an invaluable service to this great community.

2011 Board Members

Jacque Daley-Perrin Denny Helmig Tony Lester Jim Offenbacker Dennis Williams

Volleyball Time Out

Safe or Out…..You make the call!

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RECREATION PROGRAM NUMBERS

YOUTH YOUTH VOLLEYBALL

TOTAL TEAMS: 19 TOTAL TEAMS: 4 TOTAL PLAYERS: 183 TOTAL PLAYERS: 35 TOTAL COACHES: 37 TOTAL COACHES: 7 TOTAL GAMES: 98 TOTAL GAMES: 12 TOTAL STAFF: 21 TOTAL STAFF: 5 TOTAL WEEKS: 9 TOTAL WEEKS: 6

YOUTH / ADULT SOFTBALL

TOTAL TEAMS: 8 TOTAL TEAMS: 30 TOTAL PLAYERS: 104 TOTAL PLAYERS: 480 TOTAL COACHES: 16 TOTAL GAMES: 182 TOTAL GAMES: 108 TOTAL STAFF: 12 TOTAL STAFF: 7 TOTAL WEEKS: 18 TOTAL WEEKS: 10

YOUTH TENNIS CHESS (Winter & Fall)

TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 110 TOTAL PARTICIPANTS: 14 TOTAL LESSONS: 524 TOTAL STAFF: 1 TOTAL WEEKS: 8 TOTAL MATCHES: 203 AVG./DATE: 58 TOTAL WEEKS: 18

Friendships are often enhanced on the ball diamond Playground EXPO Week

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RECEIPTS ______

 RENTALS: Shelter Houses $3,860.00 Bleachers/Stage/Equipment $ 160.00 Diamonds $ 360.00

 ADULT PROGRAMS: Softball $11,625.00 Chess $ 360.00

 YOUTH PROGRAMS: Basketball $5,858.00 Basketball Gate Receipts $2,995.00 Baseball/Softball $2,970.00 Volleyball $1,035.00

 DONATIONS McDonald’s $2,000.00 Buckeye Community Health $1,000.00 Lima Noon Optimist $2,000.00

Basketball anyone...

Getting ready for that next pitch!

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2011 Schoonover Pool Summary Five Year Comparison

June 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Days Open 14 17 16 15 19 Attendance 1,096 1,775 2,674 1,451 3,782

July 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Days Open 27 30 24 29 25 Attendance 3,697 3,644 1,822 3,926 2,526

August 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Days Open 12 12 8 15 11 Attendance 509 944 643 918 1,514

Season Totals 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Days Open 53 59 48 59 55 Attendance 5,302 6,363 5,139 6,295 7,822

Schnoover Pool Five Year Comparison

Days 2007 Open Attendance Revenue $27,662.07 55 7,822 Expenses $46,427.78 Cost to Run Pool $ 18,765.71

2008 Revenue $18,341.95 59 6,295 Expenses $50,216.46 Cost to Run Pool $ 31,874.51

2009

Revenue $15,131.15 48 5,139

Expenses $ 48,714.70

Cost to Run Pool $ 33,583.55

2010 Revenue $17,915.52 59 6,363 Expenses $48,507.86 Cost to Run Pool $ 30,592.34

2011 53 5,302 Revenue $14,176.50 Expenses $45,995.25 Cost to Run Pool $ 31,818.75

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Schoonover Pool opened for the 71st Summer Aquatic Season. Once again, the pool was a very busy place. As per the norm the staff did experience some challenges with weather. Even so we still experienced a pretty good attendance year, with over 6,300 visitors taking advantage of public swim, group outings, corporate and private parties and other special events. Special thanks go out to the incredible Schoonover Pool Staff, Kleer Water, City of Lima Parks Maintenance, Streets, Utilities, Fire, Police and Park Ranger Divisions and the Lima Allen County Sheriff’s Department for helping to ensure that our community continues to provide a safe and enjoyable aquatic experiences.

4000 3500 3000 2500 June 2000 July 1500 August 1000 500 0 '11 '10 '09 '08 '07

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VISITOR USAGE AND PARTICIPANT FIGURES ______

 BALL DIAMOND USAGE Community Use: 845 Program Use: 330 Tournaments: 3 School Use: 185

(Est.) Number of Participants: 31,875

 SHELTER HOUSE USAGE Private Rentals: 232 Community Use: 65 TOTAL: 297 RENTALS (Est.) Number of Participants: 28,325

The City Park Shelter Houses were again consistently reserved for family reunions, company picnics, group outings, wedding activities, church events, neighborhood activities, and the like.

The 2011 Square Fair and The Friday night Rally in the Square Series continued to be big hits, and attracted thousands of people to Town Square in beautiful downtown Lima. Dances in the Park at Lincoln Park and the Concerts in the Park at Faurot continue to be well attended. Again, terrific examples of people coming together to enjoy the sights, sounds and talents of those in and around the Lima area.

779 at Lincoln Park

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SPECIAL EVENTS WITH APPROXIMATE ATTENDANCE FIGURES ______

EVENT ATTENDANCE

Star Spangled Spectacular 48,750 Soap Box Derby 1,100 Dances in the Park 825 Concerts in the Park 1,950 High School Cross Country 3,625 Lincoln Park Train Tours 160 City Tennis Tournament 350 Midget Football 16,750 YMCA Soccer 1,625 YMCA T-Ball 925 Community Soccer 650 Locos Baseball 11,775 Adult Softball Tournaments 300 Movies in the Parks 425 Spring Fling 5K 225 Riverwalk Run 5K 475 Freedom 5K 1,100 Square Fair 5K 700 Square Fair 42,000 Rally in the Square 9,000

TOTAL 142,710

Men’s Softball game Working on the river walk mural

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Lima Locos Win GLCL Championship!

18 Home Games at Simmons Field

Total Yearly Attendance 9,676 Another Beautiful evening at Simmons Field

Average Nightly Attendance 538

2011 GLCL Champion Lima Locos

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Lima City Youth & LATA Tennis Program 2011 5 -Year Comparison ______

Tennis Lessons 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Total Dates: 15 9 10 12 14

Total Participants: 88 105 71 125 128 (registered)

Total Lessons: 973 519 532 872 875

Avg. / Date: 64.9 57.7 53.2 73 63

Summer Tennis lessons in partnership with the LATA

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2011 Concerts in the Park

Program Overview: The Council for the Arts of Greater Lima presented our 43rd annual Concerts in the Park series June 26 through Aug. 14, 2011. In partnership with the Lima City Parks and Recreation Department add Happy Daz restaurants, the Council hosted five free Sunday evening concerts in Lima’s Faurot Park. Two of this season’s concerts were canceled because of inclement weather.

Attendance: (based on actual event head-count and observation)

Total Attendance: 1,650 Average event Attendance: 330

Estimated Percentages from Special Populations 60%

African American 20% Persons w/ disability 10% Seniors 55%

Evaluation: Audience members and musicians were surveyed for their opinions concerning the series. Of the 140 (roughly 8 percent) persons surveyed:

92% said they agree or strongly agree that the series is good for the community 76% agree or strongly agree that the blend of music was appropriate to the series 84% could name at least one event sponsors 76 % agree or strongly agree that the event is well-marketed

Analysis: Concerts in the Park remains a popular program, particularly among our senior population. The effort to include other populations by adding music we felt might draw more youth and minority audiences was successful.

While the program was overall successful, there are some changes needed. Our radio partners proved less effective than we had hoped. This being the second year we have had this problem, we suggest exploring new partnerships for next season. We have had this problem in the past and may need to consider other partnerships. We had great success running weekly 10 second promos on WLIO and Fox and saw a major upswing in response through social media. We also need to work on sponsor awareness through the addition of some form of semi-permanent signage and additional stage mentions Artistically, the series was a success. Audience members particularly liked funk, jazz and folk offerings. Our country rock performers were less successful. We would recommend the addition of gospel and classical ensembles next season. Overall, the Concerts in the Park series remains a vital tool for animating the Lima City Parks and a valuable opportunity to reach out to our senior and low-income audience with free concerts.

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FORESTRY ANNUAL WORK PLAN AND SUMMARY 2011 The Urban Forest Council continues to serve in an advisory role by reviewing landscaping plans on projects underway in the City. The Jobs Ready Site with 20+ trees planted, the Vine Street Railroad Grade Improvement project with 24 trees planted, and the Western Lake Erie Basin Ash Tree Replacement and Canopy Replacement Grant with 38+ trees planted and nearly 200 ash trees removed. Several members attended the Arbor Day event held at St. Rose School where two Colorado Spruce trees were planted on school property with the 5, 6, and 7th grade classes (pictures provided). Local media attended and a press release had been sent out about the event (also provided). A DVD “Me and My Tree” was given to the school principal and the Arbor Day Foundation brochure “Trees for America” was distributed to the students participating. American Electric Power provided a right tree in the right place handout brochure as well. Two members to the urban forest council were replaced with a representative from the City Engineer office and another from City Council. Both of these positions will provide a direct link to urban forest issues and those departments. Several tree planting projects took place in the City this past year; The Job Ready Site Preparation project for the S. Main Street of the City was completed, as noted previously, in November. The Vine Street Railroad Grade improvement, as noted above was completed. The Western Lake Erie Basin Ash Tree Reduction and Canopy Replacement Grant was awarded to the City and nearly 1000 ash trees were identified for removal and nearly 100 public ash trees were removed. 38+ trees were planted as replacements. Species included hackberry, London plane tree and red oak. American Electric Power removed about 42 ash trees.

The City tree crew removed 170 trees and trimmed 40 this past year. 85 of those removed were ash trees. American Electric Power removed a total of 57 trees and trimmed 173. American Electric Power removed another 42 ash trees. In addition to the City engineering projects mentioned, the City planted a total of 187 trees this past year. These included memorial trees, dedication trees, other City engineering projects, and replacement plantings. The City received the Lake Erie Basin Ash Tree Reduction and Canopy Replacement Grant in the amount of a matching $50,000. For the grant Asplundh Tree Co. was the contractor to complete the ash tree removal, taking out 37 ash trees. The City tree crew performed in-kind work for the grant removing 85 ash trees with stumps being ground and American Electric Power removing 42 ash trees stumps ground. Stepleton Outdoor Landscaping was contracted to complete the tree planting portion of the grant planting 38 trees of diverse species. Two members of the urban forest council also attended the Partners In Community Forestry National Conference held in Lake Buena Vista, FL November. These two were accepted into a scholarship program by starting an innovative approach to cooperative partnering between AEP and the City of Lima. This two-year program funded by a grant from the U.S. Forest Service and The

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Home Depot Foundation will provide an opportunity for those teams in the scholarship program to introduce new concepts and ideas in developing cooperative urban forest programs. Two members of the urban forest council attended the Northwest Ohio Urban Forestry Seminar held November 3 at Bluffton College. Topics included the Tree planting and soil depth; the asian longhorn beetle first detector program; invasive plants; community controls and concerns; an invasive species walk, first detector training, and deep root mitigation using an air spade; asian longhorn beetle update; and trees and fertilizer. The City has applied for the Tree City USA Award. This would be the 24th consecutive year that Lima would receive the award should it be accepted. With the addition of a new tree bucket truck and chipper totaling almost $173,000 the City should expect to be able to continue to develop and incorporate its urban forestry program into day-to-day tree care operations. The Ohio Department of Natural Resources held the 1st Annual Western Ohio TCA Conclave in Faurot Park on July 20. Participants were graduates of the Tree Care Academy (TCA) and the conclave agenda included; the recipe demonstration; young tree training before and after; tree care tools to use; urban site index walk and practice; overhead utilities/tree conflicts.

Regional Tree Care Academy Conclave held in Lima July 2011

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Tree planting discussion

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Tree Planting Discussions “Right Tree Right Place”

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2011 CITY OF LIMA URBAN FOREST COUNCIL

Ric Stolly, Director Don Hanley Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department 2621 Adgate Rd. 900 S. Collett St. Lima, OH 45805 Lima, OH 45804 (419) 222-0287 (419) 221-5195 [email protected] (419) 221-5253 FAX [email protected] Preston Pugh 1155 S. Central Ave. Del Barton, City Forester, ISA Arborist Lima, OH 45804 Parks, Recreation and Forestry Department (419) 224-3116 900 S. Collett St. [email protected] Lima, OH 45804 (419) 221-5195 Rick Bosse, Utility Forester, ISA Arborist (419) 221-5253 FAX American Electric Power [email protected] 300 S. Main St. Kenton, OH 43326 John Runkel (419) 675-5616 907 Wardhill Ave. (419) 675-5619 FAX Lima, OH 45805 (419) 229-5214 Jim Morrisey (419) 222-6302 FAX City of Lima, [email protected] 50 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 David Adams, Councilmen 419-221-5567 City of Lima [email protected] 50 Town Square Lima, OH 45801 ADVISOR (419) 221-6128 Stephanie Miller, Regional Urban Forester ODNR-Forestry Division Barb Stelzer 952-B Lima Ave. 1810 Hillcrest Dr. Findlay, OH 45840 (419)222-2182 (419) 429-8313 [email protected] Fax: 419-424-5008 [email protected] Devin Holtzapple St. Rita’s Hospital, Groundskeeping 730 W. Market St. Lima, OH 45805 (419) 236-4557 [email protected]

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City of Lima Arbor Day 2011 ______

Arbor Day is a celebration of Trees -- what they do for us and what we can do for them.

Ohio's official Arbor Day celebration is on the final Friday in April. Although celebrated for many years prior, legislation was passed in 1953 establishing Arbor Day in Ohio.

Friday April 29, 2011

City of Lima Arbor Day Celebration 2011 Arbor Day celebration at Lima St. Rose School

Students & Staff listen as the Mayor’s Proclamation is read

Nearly 175 students, teachers and staff gathered outside on a chilly April morning at Lima St. Rose to take part in the annual City of Lima Arbor Day Celebration. Members of the Urban Forest Council were also on hand for the celebration. Two beautiful spruce trees were planted by the students and Parks maintenance staff as part of the ceremony. This event is a terrific opportunity to engage and educate the next generation on the value of trees in our community.

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Arbor Day 2011

The Before……. and the After!

2011 PARKS, RECREATION AND FORESTRY DIVISION TREE CITY USA Application for Recertification

Community City of Lima Date 23-Nov-11

County Allen

Expenditures Community Forestry Program

Complete all applicable areas, especially number and cost, and use the total Community Forestry Expenditures figure for Standard #3 on the Tree City USA application

Number Cost

Trees Planted 198 Size 2 - 21/2 $ 34,200.00

Trees Pruned 51 $ 3,825.00 (Routine utility Line clearance is not allowed)

Trees Removed 233 $ 115,000.00

Volunteer Hours 30 $ 450.00 (Include all volunteers time at $15.00/hour)

Depreciation of Equipment $ 155,641.00 (Municipal equipment directly involved with forest management

Municipal Labor Hours 126 $ 3,780.00 (not included above)

Municipal Administrative Hours $ 6,750.00

Other Costs 0

Subtotal (A) $ 164,005.00

Wood/Leaf Residual Processing Max: $ 41,001.25 (B) $ - If expenses exceed 25% of Subtotal, multiply Subtotal by .25 for allowable total. Use actual cost, if less that 25% of subtotal

TOTAL COMMUNITY FORESTRY EXPENDITURES $319,749.80

COMMUNITY POPULATION 37,500

EXPENDITURE PER CAPITA $8.53