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Annual Report 2016 Annual Report 2016 Celebrating Community - Celebrating Success 2 Table of Contents 6 Mayor & Commissioners on the Move 9 City Manager 10 Chief Financial Officer 11 Accounting 12 Airport 14 Code 16 Community Development 18 Engineering 20 Fire 22 Golf 24 Grants & CDBG Administration 26 Human Resources 28 Information Technology 30 Library 32 Police 34 Public Relations/Marketing/ETN 36 Public Transit 38 Public Utilities 39 Solid Waste Services (Landfill/Recycling) 39 Water Production 40 Public Works 41 Parks & Recreation 41 Storm Water & Roadway Maintenance 42 Safety 44 Animal Control 45 Emergency Management 46 Legal 47 Records & Receipts 48 Utility Services 49 Construction Projects 50 Community Partnerships Annual Report 2016 produced by City of Enid Public Relations Department 3 Mayor & Commissioners The Enid City Charter establishes a council-manager form of government which vests policy authority in a volunteer city council. Administrative authority for day-to-day operations is an appointed, professional city manager. The Enid City Council consists of a mayor and six commissioners who serve four-year terms. At least three positions are up for election every two years. Commissioners are elected by ward. The three candidates who receive the highest number of votes are elected to the vacant seats. The Council meets regularly on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at City Hall. The agenda of each meeting includes time for citizen comment. Mayor Bill Shewey 4 Board of Commissioners Ron Janzen Aaron Brownlee Ben Ezzell Rodney Timm Tammy Wilson David Vanhooser Ward 1 Ward 2 Ward 3 Ward 4 Ward 5 Ward 6 Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner Commissioner 5 Mayor and Commissioners on the Move Flag Salute at Commission Meeting Ron Janzen speaking at Meadowlake Park December 2016 concession/toddler ride ribbon cutting May 2016 Mayor Shewey congratulates John Groendyke as a Meeting with Lt. Governor Todd Lamb 2016 Walk of Fame Inductee at the CNB Center at No Man’s Land Ribbon Cutting September 2016 February 2016 Mayor Bill Shewey with Senator Clark Jolley Chatting with Mike Cooper at at Municipal Government Day at the Capitol a “Yes Enid Water” presentation March 2016 July 2016 6 Mayor and Commissioners on the Move Mayor Bill Shewey at Rodney Timm recording a greeting for Dr. David Vanhooser at State of City Address Enid’s 123rd birthday video promo Ethics Forum May 2016 November 2016 November 2016 Attending CNB Center Ribbon Cutting Aaron Brownlee and Tammy Wilson June 2016 pose for photo at CNB Center Ribbon Cutting June 2016 Tammy Wilson co‐hosts the Ron Janzen is the special guest on the Good Morning Enid show Good Morning Enid show September 2016 December 2016 7 City Manager Jerald Gilbert Jerald tastes chili at Jerald serves lunch at Annual United Way Chili Cook‐off Gareld Elementary Mayor Bill Shewey and City Manager Jerald Gilbert with Gov. Mary Fallin at Enid Rotary Club September 2016 Jerald with Enid Public Schools Supt. Darrell Floyd, United Way Exec Dir. Jerald and Denise walk with Mayor Pam Ballard and city employees Shewey at Meadowlake Park 8 From the City Manager Whether you’re a longtime resident, a newcomer, or a visitor, the City of Enid is glad you’re here! Our goals are to provide you and your family a great quality of life guided by the true Oklahoma standard. We pride ourselves in a well-run local government with high standards for public safety, planning and development, environmental stewardship, and water quality. The City of Enid provides a wide array of services our citizens enjoy day-in and day-out. The success of Enid is premised upon staying true to our mission, maintaining shared values and vision, as well as being dedicated to principle-centered leadership. The City Council has provided this leadership over the past year and will continue to do so as we make our way through 2017. Today, there are many positive trends such as the opening of new retail establishments opening in Enid and the water pipeline plan to obtain water from Kaw Lake to our city. In September, we celebrated Enid’s 123rd birthday and I anticipate a prosperous future. I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the Mayor, City Council, City staff, and the community for their collective leadership and support. Together, we will continue to make Enid the “Boundless,” “Vibrant,” and “Original” community we call home. Senator Jim Inhofe pictured with City leaders March 2016 9 Chief Financial Officer The Chief Financial Officer’s role is to ensure fiscal integrity through the responsible management and administration of the City of Enid’s finances, budgets, and investments. The CFO provides clear and accurate financial guidance and information to the City Manager, Mayor, City Commissioners, all City staff, and the residents of the City of Enid. Erin Crawford Chief Financial Officer 580-616-7283 10 Accounting 580-616-7286 The City of Enid’s financial functions are centralized for efficiency and compliance with legal and professional requirements. Staff provide strategic management of the city's finances and perform functions necessary to conduct the financial business of the organization. Financial services include: financial analysis budget preparation & reporting accounts payable accounts receivable payroll treasury management Jennifer Smith Accounting 3.5% CITY SALES TAX BREAKDOWN 1% transferred to Enid Municipal Authority to pay against our water debt. This tax ends in 2018. 0.25% transferred in an equal split to Fire and Police as Public Safety Tax. 0.25% transferred to Enid Municipal Authority School Bond. This tax ends in 2018. 2% General Fund operating revenue. *Figures valid thru December 31, 2016 11 Airport The Enid Woodring Airport is located four miles from downtown Enid, Oklahoma. Woodring Airport provides a restaurant, numerous hangar facilities, avionics maintenance facilities, FAA repair stations, flight school, air taxi, and aircraft rental. In addition, Woodring provides new Weather Services International (WSI) and Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS) 580-237-1475 frequency 120.625. Dan Ohnesorge Director 12 Woodring Regional Airport 580-616-7386 Significant Achievements in 2016: Recognized by the Oklahoma Airport Operators Association for: Airport of the Year and Airport Manager of the year 34,000 landings/takeoffs 860 Vance AFB aircraft serviced 320,000 gallons jet fuel sold (most in 8 years plus) Runway 17/35 extension completed—all Navigational Equipment installed and new Instrument Approach Procedure published (right) Building new Aircraft Parking Apron (below): 13 Code The Code Department is responsible for the administration and enforcement of all building codes. Building, electrical, plumbing and mechanical permits are issued by the Code Department as well as the inspection of code compliance throughout the building process. Angela Rasmusan Code Official 14 Code 580-616-7221 Significant Achievements in 2016: The Code Department issued 1,605 permits with an estimated construction cost of $37 million. Construction Inspectors performed approximately 3,200 inspections. Some of the Commercial projects permitted and inspected included: Academy Sports and Outdoors, Famous Footwear, Ulta Beauty, Maurice’s, Sprint, Buckle (located in the Land Run Town Center) Dandy’s Deli, Donuts and Delights, Rose Rock Orthodontics, T & C Meats, Supercuts (located in the Stonebridge Retail Center) Planet Fitness Candlewood Suites Schlotzsky’s McAlister’s Deli Great Salt Plains Health Center Elite Collision 61 New residences were permitted and inspected. Property Inspectors worked 5,796 cases. Phil Anstead doing sheetrock inspection Brian Henry posting a Kelci Kelly preparing Colin Smith taking a picture Code Violation sign in yard Code Violation sign to post in yard of an open sewer 15 Community Development The Community Development Department provides the review functions of growth, improvement, and sustainability of the Infrastructure of a community. The infrastructure includes the streets, alleys, easements, and utilities on the public side and buildings and land use on the private side. The department provides planning, project development, standard development, enforcement, and public records. Additionally, the department provides staff liaisons to many citizens, commissions and committees. Chris Bauer Director 16 Community Development 580-616-7217 Significant Achievements in 2016: Assisted GBT Realty with the rezoning and platting of the Land Run Town Center for 4406 West Owen K Garriott Road. Assisted Transportation Partners and Logistics with rezoning the property at 66th Street and Chestnut Avenue for the location and distribution of wind turbine parts. Assisted Enid Public Schools the with rezoning of a former elementary school at 212 West Birch to be redeveloped for affordable housing (income restricted) multi-family senior housing. Reviewed and approved Schlotzsky’s, Academy, and Slim Chickens site plans. Academy Sports at 4406 W Owen K Garriott Rd Schlotzsky’s at 5229 W Owen K. Garriott Rd. The Historic Preservation Commission utilized Certified Local Governments matching funds to hire a consultant to perform a reconnaissance level survey of the Indian Hills Subdivision. 17 Engineering The Engineering Department provides quality and cost effective engineering and construction inspection services to assist in the construction and maintenance of public property. The department coordinates and provides a broad range of technical and engineering support to
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