2020 RENAISSANCE – A Strategic Plan for a Greater Lexington

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

June 2013 – June 2018

Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018

OVERVIEW OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Business / Job Development

 City Council endorsed Business Development Consortium Strategic Plan  Contract through ElectriCities Retail Strategies (Lacy Beasley) for recruitment – Atlanta show, Charlotte show, Las Vegas show  Promoting successes on City website - Uptown Lexington businesses that were recognized for façades; Lolly Wolly Doodle and Image Wizards publicity  Completed Phase I feasibility and Phase II of a “Food Hub” or "Farm to Table" initiative - entrepreneurs invited to participate via website news  “Lexington, NC Local First” trademark logo to promote support for existing businesses  Increased CityWiFi access in Depot District  Installed Uptown Lexington’s CityWiFi medallions – decorating streets and promoting CityWiFi  Land purchase and amendment to United Furniture economic development expansion grant agreement - total of $3,250,000 investment and 400 jobs  Lexington’s entrepreneurial initiative featured on Fox 8 News – January 12, 2014 with additional exposure via website news  Ordinance amendment to permit and regulate Food Trucks  Assisted with opening of approximately 10 new local businesses  Issued Major Zoning Permits for Taco Bell, Walmart Neighborhood Market, Huntington Place Apartments, Family Dollar, Bojangles  Issued 63 Certificates of Occupancy for new businesses  Represented at International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC) retail show  Approved ABC Referendum for On-Premises Malt Beverage – voters passed  Waffle House open for business September 2014 and Bojangles open for business November 2014  Sheetz, Taco Bell, and WalMart Neighborhood Market in construction  Issued Major Zoning Permits to Davidson County Economic Development Commission and Jordan Veterinary Hospital  Partnering with Davidson County to provide utility infrastructure for I-85 Corporate Center - special emphasis reaching wastewater agreement  Enhanced security for Uptown Lexington businesses and patrons with 21 cameras covering 7 intersections  Partnered with PART to identify parking space for installation of PEV charging station  Partnered with YMCA renovation project offering infrastructure enhancements: new sidewalks, relocated storm drain, one way traffic with innovative reverse angled parking spaces for safety  Amended Code of Ordinances for Production Shop  Promoted Small Business Stories from Lexington by Chadwick Washington  Approved Economic Development Incentive Grant Contract with Piedmont Candy Company and MasterBrand Cabinets  Approved 2.7% Electric Rate Reduction  Accepted Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) building reuse economic development grants for Piedmont Candy ($750,000) and MasterBrand Cabinets ($750,000), in partnership with Davidson County EDC  Authorized submission of CDBG building reuse economic development grant for Cider Bros. LLC., in partnership with Davidson County EDC Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Approved Major Zoning Permit for May Heavy Equipment  Approved Major Zoning Permit for Jerry Hunt Truck and Auto Supercenter  Rezoned property on South Main Street and 456 Central Avenue to Business District  Approved Wastewater Collection and Treatment Agreement with Davidson County for I-85 Corporate Park  United Furniture recycled former Linwood Plant to expand with new Triad Distribution Center  Approved Offering Economic Development Incentive to Project Wolf 2  Approved Memorandum of Understanding with Davidson County for Davidson County Airport Fuel Rebate Program  Approve Major Zoning Permit for PetSmart at Lowe’s Boulevard  Partnering with Davidson County on Sewer Infrastructure Design; Appropriated Funds for Natural Gas Engineering and Design Costs for Infrastructure at Davidson County I- 85/Belmont Road Industrial Park Mega Site  Relocation of Fox Discount Gifts in Uptown Lexington  Grand Opening of Butcher’s Block on July 7, 2017  Adoption of Brunch Bill Ordinance to enable local businesses to generate additional revenues by alcohol sales on Sunday beginning at 10:00 a.m.  Major Zoning Permit for Barber Shop at 1224 South Salisbury Street  Travels Unlimited locates at 207 South Main Street  River House Emporium opens in former Catherine’s Curtains at 120 South Main Street  Bee’s Knees opens at new location at 125 S. Main Street  Triad Business Journal lists Lexington Barbecue restaurant as one of the most ‘iconic’ restaurants in USA  Carolina Business Review episode on economy, education and infrastructure, featuring Mayor Clark as guest speaker on September 13, 2017, and February 16, 2018  The Resource, a job placement agency, opens at 119 N. Talbert Boulevard  “Bar-B-Q Center Makes a Name for Itself in Lexington” feature in Our State magazine  The Candy Factory is featured in USA Today featuring fall fudge  May Heavy Equipment expands with new facility headquartered at 215 Woodside Drive  Grand Opening Celebration of Lidl Grocery Store on Fairview Drive on October 19, 2017  Grand Opening of Chick-fil-A in Lexington on October 26, 2017  WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler aired on November 14, 2017, featuring Beck’s BBQ Pits located in City Hall  FOX8 featured Piedmont Candy Company “Made in NC” and The Candy Factory “FOX8 Foodie”  Lexington was featured in The Charlotte Post as being more than just great barbecue  Food & Wine features Lexington BBQ in "Best Barbecue in Every State" article  Eater.com features Lexington BBQ among 22 Must-Visit Restaurants Road-Tripping NC  Entered into Interlocal Agreement with Davidson County for the I-85 Corporate Center natural gas line extension  Entered into Memorandum of Agreement with Davidson County Airport for Fuel Rebate Program  Planet Fitness opens in Lexington Plaza  Coach’s Restaurant opens in Lexington Plaza  Grand Opening for Wenonnah Mills Consignment Emporium at 100 E. Ninth Ave.  MRI Hotels announce Hampton Inn as new hotel at Fritts Street and Fairview Drive  Lexington ranks #24 in top 100 most popular small towns to relocate by moveBuddha.com  Renewal of Lexington Municipal Service District  Halyard Health hosts a ‘Meet and Greet’ with local officials and staff in an effort to provide information on their commitment to safety in the production of a worldwide product Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Upstate Today features article on Lexington Golf Course  Carolina Country magazine features article on Lexington “More Than BBQ”  Relocation of Nature's Cottage in Uptown Lexington  Approved Economic Development Incentive for United Furniture (Project Combined III)  Opening of Texas Steak and Tap House  Opening of Red Donut Shop  Opening of LaFesta Restaurant  Opening of Jerry Hunt Supercenter  Opening of Pet Smart  Opening of Bojangles on Highway 64 West  Chick-fil-A announces new construction to be located at 75 Plaza Parkway  Issuance of Major Zoning Permit for Medical Office Building at 504 East Center Street

Public Relations / Branding / Marketing

 Dynamic City website instrument and critical to marketing and promoting progressive community (over 600 citizens have Signed up for eNews, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube)  With partner ElectriCities, Lexington Public Power video on City YouTube page  “Lexington, NC Local First” logo expanded to partner agencies, volunteer appreciation dinner, and customized for City departments  As part of CityWifi signage, partnered and negotiated free of charge a redesign of Uptown Lexington, Inc. logo and new banners  "Safety First" Lexington Fire Department customized logo on new Quint Fire Truck  Involvement of citizen-led Strategic Planning Committee in future direction of Lexington  14 City government officials joined local civic clubs as liaisons and ambassadors in the community  Presentation by Looking Glass Research concerning Barbecue Festival survey data indicating $9.6 million economic impact  Recognized as Top 10 Best BBQ Cities by The Huffington Post  Recognized as Top 50 Safest Cities in North Carolina by Safewise.com  Lexington Golf Club exposure on the Golf Channel (Bill Coore interview)  Partnered with Lexington Tourism Authority on Wayfinding decorative and informative signage project  Lexington Golf Club used drone technology to create flyover videos for all 18 holes of the golf course  Awarded public relations contract to Lou Hammond & Associates, Inc. to rebrand and market Lexington both regionally and nationally for tourism and economic development  Wall Street Journal publicity February 2015  Lexington Police Department Domestic Violence initiative, Washington Park redevelopment and BBQ Capital Cook-off in progress  Collaborated with Davidson County and Lexington Area Chamber of Commerce to facilitate WXII 12 News “Celebrate Davidson County” live broadcast from Uptown Lexington October 2014 with City employees donating approximately 700 food items for Second Harvest Food Bank at event  Promoted Barbecue Festival as $9.6 million economic engine for community  31st Barbecue Festival on October 25, 2014 resulted in 600 overnight hotel stays  CNN ranked the City of Lexington #5 in list of 12 best meat cities in America  Lexington Police Department only 2nd city in nation to implement “Offender Focused Domestic Violence Initiative” to reduce repeat calls for service, victim injuries and deaths  National Night Out ranked 9th in nation for cities with population between 15,000 and 49,999 Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Garden & Gun publicity through Ultimate Barbecue Bracket Challenge  5th Annual BBQ Capital Cook-off  Sponsored “Recycle – Picture It” Art Contest  Garden & Gun “Keeper of the Flame” feature  UNC TV and Southern Foodways Alliance featured Lexington BBQ Pit Discovery  Lexington Barbecue Ranked #16 on 101 Best Casual Restaurants in America  Included on Foxnews.com “11 Sites that are distinctly American”  Hosted North Carolina League of Municipalities “A Way Forward to Redevelop Public Spaces” Lexington Mobile Workshop  Included in Only in Your State list of “The 10 Best Places to Retire in North Carolina” and One of 15 “Best Pics Captured in North Carolina” featuring Annual Uptown Boo Bash  Featured in The New Yorker article “In Defense of the True ‘Cue”  Renewed contract with Lou Hammond and Associates, Inc. to provide public relations professional services  Continued Partnership with Lexington Tourism Authority for installation of Wayfinding Signage Project  Introduced new “Honor First” patch for the Lexington Police Department  One of 15 “Best Pics Captured in North Carolina” featured Annual Uptown Boo Bash  Contracted with NC FolkLife to document legendary Pit Masters and historical Becks BBQ Pits in City Hall  Lexington featured as centerpiece in February “Barbecue” issue of Our State magazine  Lexington Barbecue Festival successfully landed NFL Sunday Night Football Bus to annual festival  Music in the Park series held at Finch Park  Recognized as one of the 50 Safest Cities in North Carolina  Governor McCrory participated in annual Veterans Day Parade  Renewed contract with Lou Hammond and Associates, Inc. to provide public relations professional services  Lexington Barbecue entered in Thrillist “33 Best BBQ Restaurants” Bracket Contest instigated by Lou Hammond &Associates  Lexington Utilities Sponsors 6th Annual BBQ Capital Cook-off in Uptown Lexington on April 22 & 23, 2016  Lexington City Employee Wellness Program featured in Triad Business Journal as candidate for Triad’s Healthiest Employers Awards Program  The Candy Factory featured in Our State Magazine  Lexington Barbecue featured in Thrillist Magazine – The Only Regional Guide You’ll Ever Need with BBQ sandwich photo included (PR Firm)  Lexington Barbecue featured in Zagat Magazine - American Regional Barbecue Ultimate Guide (PR Firm)  Expedia Chat Social Media promotes Lexington (PR Firm)  Lexington Barbecue and Barbecue Center Interview and video segment for TravelBite  Smiley’s Barbecue featured in iExplore Magazine, Culinary Section – Top 10 BBQ in USA w/BBQ Ribs on grill photo included  25 Food and Drink Festivals to Taste This Fall, USA Today, reaching 22.6 million unique visitors per month.  Lexington chosen as “The Cutest Town in Every U.S. State” by Purewow Travel  News2 Morning Show – Live coverage featuring Uptown Lexington  USA Today article featuring the Barbecue Festival as a top 2017 festival  Triad Business Journal picks Bistro at Childress Vineyards among 100 brunch restaurants Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Lexington ranks #208 in Top 500 Best Cities for Summer Travel with Families by LendEDU  Southern Living features Barbecue Festival in Words Best Q article  Southern Living features Lexington Barbecue as 4th in Readers' Choice Awards, Best Barbecue Joints category  Food Network.com published article on best sandwiches in each state with Lexington Barbecue featured  NC Barbecue and Lexington City Hall pits featured in Toronto newspaper  National Geographic Travel featured Barbecue Center in article, "Where to Find the Best BBQ in America"  Food & Wine features Lexington BBQ in "Best Barbecue in Every State" article  Eater.com features Lexington BBQ among 22 Must-Visit Restaurants Road-Tripping NC  Carolina Business Review episode on economy, education and infrastructure, featuring Mayor Clark as guest speaker on September 13, 2017, and February 16, 2018  “Bar-B-Q Center Makes a Name for Itself in Lexington” feature in Our State magazine  The Candy Factory is featured in USA Today featuring fall fudge  WRAL’s Tar Heel Traveler aired on November 14, 2017, featuring Beck’s BBQ Pits located in City Hall  FOX8 featured Piedmont Candy Company “Made in NC” and The Candy Factory “FOX8 Foodie”  Lexington was featured in The Charlotte Post as being more than just great barbecue  Food & Wine features Lexington BBQ in "Best Barbecue in Every State" article  Eater.com features Lexington BBQ among 22 Must-Visit Restaurants Road-Tripping NC  Lexington ranks #24 in top 100 most popular small towns to relocate by moveBuddha.com

Depot District

 Depot District community art mural project  Presented plan to Davidson County Commissioners for support  Successful monitoring visits concerning progress on TIGER II planning grant  Submitted TIGER V application and participated in debriefing for TIGER IV  Prepared phased approach and presented to Federal Rail Administration (FRA) and NC Department of Transportation (NCDOT)  Contracted with Shook Kelley to begin redevelopment of first building; started process of drafting Requests for Proposals (RFP)  Showed buildings to several interested developers  Working with citizen volunteers to clean up graffiti in the Depot District  Developed a demolition plan and strategy  Developed potential block redevelopment scenarios for inclusion in Request for Proposals (RFP)  Collaborated with Davidson County Community College officials to explore possible satellite sites and housing development in depot  Coordinating with Federal Rail Administration (FRA) and State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) to gain demolition approval for historic resources  Coordinating Regional (PART) and local (Davidson County) bus systems and routes for Transportation Hub with timed transfers  TIGER II grant final public forum presentation July 22, 2014 with NCDOT Secretary Tony Tata in attendance and personalized tour  Released Request for Expression of Interest (RFEI) for developers due October 2014, held pre- submittal meeting and site tour, facilitated multiple contacts and meetings with potential developers

Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Congressman Richard Hudson toured and reviewed plans for Depot District, passenger railstop and Wayfinding signage in August 2014  Norfolk Southern representatives, John Edwards and Durwood Laughinghouse, toured and reviewed plans for Depot District and passenger railstop in September 2014  Demolished two buildings in the Depot District to prepare for redevelopment, which included removing utility infrastructure to enhance aesthetic appearance of area  Rezoned Lexington Furniture Industry property from Business District/Uptown District to Planned Development District  Demolished fourth building in the Depot District to prepare for redevelopment, which included removing utility infrastructure to enhance aesthetic appearance of area  Approved funding for platform configuration modifications for Depot District  Approved Lease Agreement with Cider Bros. LLC d/b/a Bull City Ciderworks to house production and distribution center in depot redevelopment area  Bull City Ciderworks production and distribution facility located in Depot District  Brownfield Agreement negotiations with the State to ensure all land uses would be permitted and to provide assurance for future developers against liability for prior contamination – important component in attracting developers to purchase property  Negotiations with State Historic Preservation office to avoid designation as a local historic site  Submitted Environmental Analysis (EA) to Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for approval  FRA has placed Lexington on the internal ‘projects ready for funding’ list and the project is well- positioned for receiving a construction grant – construction grants require 20% match  Responded to more than 25 inquiries concerning potential redevelopment in Depot District (i.e. future amphitheater)  Prepared appraisals on two Depot District buildings  Showed Depot District buildings to 11 developers  Marketing efforts made to promote the Depot District on City Hall Banners  Social media and public exposure to Depot District Area by Amtrak tourists attending Lexington Barbecue Festival  Bull City Ciderworks expands 3,000 sq. ft. in additional lease space in Depot District  Breeden Insurance Services donates $200,000 for construction of Amphitheater to be constructed at Depot District  Demolition/removal of elevated passage on Railroad Street to insure safety and promote appearance in depot district  U.S. Congresswoman Alma Adams D-12th toured Bull City Ciderworks facility and reuse of manufacturing plant and redevelopment efforts in Depot District  Amtrak and BBQ Express continues to partner with BBQ festival to offer train stops on BBQ Festival day (2015-337 riders; and 2016, 330 riders)  Environmental Analysis completed for Lexington Multimodal Transportation Station Project and presented for public review prior to approval by Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)  Negotiated, executed and finalized Brownfield Agreement to aid redevelopment opportunities  Partnered with Bob Timberlake Gallery for use of former Lexington Home Brands property for hosting Black Dog Salvage, architectural salvage company in Roanoke, VA, showcasing Lexington and Depot District on National television program (Salvage Dawgs)  Received donation of $200,000 from Breeden Insurance Services for construction of amphitheater in Depot District, and upon completing construction, officially announced naming by Resolution  Expansion of Bull City Ciderworks expands 3,000 square feet in additional lease space in Depot District Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Responded to 25 different developers for the Depot District property  Announcement of Depot District Buildings for Sale seeking bids and development proposals  Triad Business Journal features article on Amphitheater, an anchor for Lexington Depot District, hosting Inaugural Music Fest featuring performers Gin Blossoms and Ed McCain  City-owned property sold in Depot District to Cider Brothers d/b/a Ciderworks  Bull City Ciderworks celebrates 1st year anniversary in Depot District  Goose and Monkey Brewhouse, LLC enters Lease Agreement for City-owned property in Depot District and applies for Community Development Block Grant  Tapped Tees, LLC enters Lease Agreement for City-owned property in Depot District and applies for Community Development Block Grant  Awarded CDBG Economic Grant for Goose and The Monkey Brewhouse Building Reuse Project and Amended Lease Agreement  Entered into Lease Agreement with Three-Party Partnership (Azar, Tesh, Lynn) for development of the former NC Candy Factory within Depot District  Submission of CDBG for Cider Brothers LLC d/b/a Bull City Ciderworks for Expansion of Manufacturing Facility at 599 South Railroad Street in Depot District  Salvage Dawgs, a national television program, premiered in October 2017, originally filmed at LFI Plant #1 fall 2016  PR Firm, Lou Hammond Group, landed Bull City Ciderworks in USA Today  Lexington Furniture Industries, Inc. leases additional warehouse space at former LFI Plant #1 property  Approve sell of City-owned property to Goose and The Monkey Brewhouse, LLC within Depot District for development

Education / Schools

 Supported Lexington City Government Youth Council (LCGYC) movie nights  City official attending monthly LCS Board of Education meetings  Attendance at Annual Human Relations Student Awards Banquet  Lexington Utilities "Student Athlete of the Week" - recognizing both classroom and athletic competition performance  Promoting Lexington City Schools accomplishments via website news - LSHS graduation rate 86.1% in 2012-13 (vs. statewide 82.5% rate)  Promoting Vice President Joe Biden's visit to Davidson County Community College on City website  Allocated neighborhood funds towards Jacket Academic Booster Club  Police Department teaches DARE and GREAT to students at Lexington City Schools  Chief of Police serves on the Board of Directors for the Jacket Academic Booster Club  Lexington Utilities partnered with ElectriCities to facilitate the first E-tracker class at Lexington High School to help students understand the relationship between weather and energy consumption  Worked with LCGYC to paint Yellow Jackets on Hemstead Street  Hosted State American Legion Baseball Tournament at Holt-Moffitt Field July 2014  Received presentation from Lexington City Government Youth Council on 2013-2014 project initiatives and accomplishments  Revised the guidelines and appointed new members to the Lexington City Government Youth Council for 2014-2015  Lexington Utilities Athlete of the Week award program continued to highlight student athletes in community

Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Partnership with Davidson County Coalition Against Violence as part of the Project Safe Davidson Strategy to work with at-risk youth in the community  Showed Lexington City Government Youth Council Movie Night on Garbage Truck  Promoted and attended TEDx talk planned by Lexington City Government Youth Council  Completed D.A.R.E. training for Lexington City Schools 5th graders  Completed G.R.E.A.T. training for Lexington City Schools 4th and 7th graders  Police Department participated in the end of year reading/writing celebration for Lexington City Schools Kindergartners  Provided support for Kidz Dreamz Klub Back-To-School Giveaway  Made appointments to Lexington City Government Youth Council  Featured in November issue of EducationNC for active participation in Lexington City Schools’ “Visit Our School” program  Water Resources Civil Engineer and Waste Treatment Plant staff conduct classes for high school students  (Career 2015 Career Expo at Yadkin Valley Regional Career Academy “Aligning STEM With High School and Beyond” and Water and Environmental Resources Class at West Davidson High School)  Lexington City Government Youth Council involvement and activities  (Visited Lexington Police Crime Lab and input in Design of Washington Park and Radcliffe Skateboard Park)  Lexington Police Department partnership with Davidson County Community College for Student Internship for Special Programs  Lexington Police Department offers mentorship program with South Lexington Elementary Kindergarten in partnership with Communities in School  Recognized Student Painters Day with its first Proclamation  Water Resources Civil Engineer and Waste Treatment Plant sponsor exhibit at Yadkin Valley Career Day 2016  Held First Lexington Police Department Youth Camp in July 2016  Lexington City Government Youth Council served as Social Media Que Crew at 2016 BBQ Festival  City Public Safety Departments participation in Big Toy Day at Davidson County Airport for Communities in Schools  Boy Scout Webelos Troop met with Mayor Clark and attended City Council meeting to achieve Leadership and Citizenship Badge  Mayor Clark hosted a Mayor for the Day event to demonstrate the importance of leadership in community and local government  Young Marines attended City Council Meeting in honor of Red Ribbon Week  Fire Department developed “ride along” programs for students and seeking internships; Fire Prevention and Education Week  Parks and Recreation Department revamp Teens in Action Program  City Council participated in Read Across America  Parks and Recreation Department hosted Olympic Day  Participation in City and County School Education events  Girl Scout Troop 40062 met with Mayor Clark and attended City Council meeting to achieve Leadership and Citizenship Badge  Donated Musco Sports Lighting fixtures to Lexington Senior High School  Seized $34,452 from theft ring and recommended the courts order the seized funds to be turned over to Lexington City School Board  Police Department participated in "Together We Can" Adult Basketball Game Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Lexington City Government Youth Council (LCGYC) makes presentation to City Council on accomplishments of 2016-2017  Lexington Police holds 34th Annual National Night Out in Uptown Lexington  Lexington Police holds 2nd Annual Police Youth Camp week of July 24-27, 2017  Lexington City Government Youth Council appointed for School Year 2017-18  Lexington Fire holds Fire Prevention Week at Station No. 1  Davidson County Young Marines attend City Council meeting to accept proclamation for ‘Red Ribbon Week’ in the fight against drugs  Human Relations Commission donates to Lexington Police Department for 2017 Police Youth Camp  Lexington City Government Youth Council served as Que Crew at Barbecue Festival  Water Resources hosts tour of water plant by Pilot Elementary school students  Approved Ground Lease Agreement with Salisbury-Rowan Community Action Agency, Inc. for Lexington Head Start Program at 300 West Ninth Avenue  DCCC hosts EGGER Wood Products Apprenticeship Open House on May 15th – Tweet by Piedmont Triad, NC  Water Resources staff discusses water filtration system to Pilot School Robotics Team, which finished 1st place and advanced to State competitions  City Council funds $1,000 from Neighborhood Funds to Jacket Academy Boosters Club for Lexington Senior High School  Members of the Lexington Human Relations Commission attend South Lexington Elementary School and participate in Read Across America campaign  Donation of out of date fire equipment to Lexington Senior High School for educational purposes

Health / Wellness

 Completed Phase I feasibility and Phase II of a “Food Hub” or "Farm to Table" initiative - entrepreneurs invited to participate via website news  Approved new service agreement with Hill, Chesson & Woody for employee group insurance benefits broker and consultant services with specific goal to stabilize rising insurance costs and link to wellness incentives  Purchase of two hybrid refuse vehicles with grant funding are estimated to save $15,000 per year in diesel fuel  Partnered with PART to identify parking space for installation of PEV charging station  Electric Department recycling pallets, wire reels and metal as minor revenue source  Purchased 2,000 rollout recycling carts for Friday’s collection route and expanded program January 9th  Set all copiers and printers to print duplex  Public Meeting concerning greenway trail at Lake Thom-A-Lex  Launched cemetery websearch capability and mobile device application  Authorized ordering hybrid refuse trucks  Sponsored “Recycle – Picture It” Art Contest  Promoted “What ‘really’ happens to the plastic you throw away?” video  Converted Uptown Lexington Decorative Lights to LED  Added recycling capability at Commons on the Green facility  Installed recycling bins in Uptown Lexington District  Over 2,000 Rollout Recycling phase-in program expanded to Tuesday’s route  City publically encourages “Green” initiative efforts with use of New Hybrid Refuse Trucks partly Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018 funded by CMAQ grant  Supervisors continually monitor mileage on a regular basis and select fuel efficient equipment when possible, to make efforts for more efficient routes and fuel savings  Implemented electronic open enrollment for paperless annual benefit elections for employees  Retiree bank drafts implemented for health insurance premiums  Completion of City-wide Rollout Recycling Program  Renewed provisions to more strictly enforce containerized refuse  Held annual benefits fair for all City employees at Police Academy in September which included active shooter training  City Street crew members upgrade sidewalk entrances and installation of truncated domes along Main Street to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act standards  City Employees donate 2,616 items for United Way Week of Caring in September, 2017  City Police partners with Family Services of Davidson County to raise awareness of domestic violence by accepting a proclamation and holding a peace vigil  Police Department hosts Litter Sweep on September 27, 2017 in Lexington  Lexington chosen as one of “Triad’s Healthiest Employers in 2017” by Triad Business Journal  City Employees participate in United Way Campaign and exceeded goal of $50K, with total contribution of $50,523.22  Held press conference for Lexington Furniture Industries catastrophic fire that occurred on December 21, 2017, with all involved exhibiting professionalism and well-trained staff during the catastrophic event

Hispanic Population

 Held Celebración del Día De los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration  Annual Multicultural Festival held at Davidson County Fairgrounds and Naturalization Ceremony

Neighborhood Stabilization / Community Design

 Installed benches in Uptown Lexington  Installed new CityWiFi banners and medallions – decorating Uptown streets and promoting CityWiFi  Electric personnel demonstrated initiative to fix broken banner and decorative light at the Square in Uptown Lexington  Negotiated installation of Decorative Crosswalks at the Square in Uptown Lexington  Depot District community art mural project  Painted NCDOT stop light poles and crosswalk controls at State Street and West Center Street to be uniform with decorative poles uptown  Negotiations with NCDOT for appearance improvements to bridges, landscaping, etc.  Began Public Services initiative to clean streets, curbs and gutters - included website news to request citizens refrain from blowing yard debris in streets  Painting fire hydrants in Uptown Lexington  Coordinated Day of Service with partners to clean streets and improve properties  Removed 21 blighted structures, processed 1,219 nuisance cases/complaints  Beautification of Municipal Club parking areas  Municipal Club renovations Phase I complete - ballroom and kitchen renovations  Approved Encroachment Agreement for NC Highway 64 West Gateway Bridge Lighting Enhancement Project Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Drafted Comprehensive Property Standards Code to address appearance of commercial buildings, as well as minimum housing and nuisance issues  Winston Road Streetscape placed first for the MPO projects to be submitted to NCDOT  Accepted $225,000 Scattered Site Housing Program grant for owner-occupied, single-family housing rehabilitation for low and moderate income persons in Davidson County  Partner funding to Lexington Housing Community Development Corporation, including closeout of Erlanger revitalization  Active partnership with Habitat for Humanity  Additional planning resources hired to increase support of neighborhood planning and initiatives  Application filed to request Community Planning Team Assistance from American Planning Association (APA) for Uptown East Revitalization project  City Council endorsed the issuance by the Lexington Housing Authority of its not to exceed $5,500,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Terrace Lane Apartments Project), Series 2014 and not to exceed $5,500,000 Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds (Southside Apartments Project), Series 2014, respectively.  Established Local Historic Overlay District  Held Uptown East Neighborhood Planning Meeting  Partnered with YMCA renovation project offering infrastructure enhancements: new sidewalks, relocated storm drain, one way traffic with innovative reverse angled parking spaces for safety  Partnered with NCDOT for Highway 64 West gateway bridge decorative lighting and painted poles  City Council neighborhood funds allocated for brush and debris cleanup in Ward 3  Partnering with community volunteers to remove graffiti in Depot District  Demolished 15 blighted residential structures and two blighted commercial buildings in the Depot District  Updated Electric Substation on Weaver Drive  Authorized debt for Public Building Renovations Projects including Municipal Club and City Hall – Commons on the Green (former Municipal Club) virtually complete with new landscaping and both interior and exterior cosmetic improvements  Upgraded NCDOT controlled access fence on Interstate 85 near Exit 91  Partnership with NC Folklife Institute to historically document pit discovery in City Hall  Demolished  32 blighted residential structures  6 commercial structures (Biscuit Company, Old Car Wash and Kabuki on Main Street; Consignment Store on Cotton Grove Road and Wings to Go on Winston Road)  3 blighted buildings in the Depot District  Completed renovations of Commons on the Green and Chamber hosted Business After Hours for Open House  Converted Uptown Lexington Decorative Lights to LED  Adopted Uptown Zoning District Commercial Property Standards Code to become effective July 1, 2016  Demolition of dilapidated buildings at the Utilities Complex Site  City Hall Renovations including preservation of Historical Becks BBQ Pits nearing completion in Uptown District  Award Bids to Begin Electric Operations Center Construction Capital Project and Warehouse Center Capital Project  Amended Land Use Ordinance to Regulate Site Placement of Commercial Buildings  Coordinated 2012 Scattered Site Housing Program Grant with rehabilitation of two houses in Lexington Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018  Demolished 23 dilapidated structures from July 1, 2015 to present  Approved Major Zoning Permit for The Arbor at Cotton Grove Apartment Complex on Fritts Street  Use of City Council Neighborhood Funds for donation to Habitat for Humanity and Lexington Housing CDC for housing improvements  Enforcement underway for Uptown good repair building ordinance  Completion of Administrative Offices and Original Historic Barbecue Pit Renovations and hosted Open House  Sidewalks and Curb and Guttering Improvements to Fair Street for student and pedestrian crossing from 5th Street and MLK Jr. Blvd.  Pedestrian Wayfinding Signs installed in Uptown Lexington  Partnered with Uptown Lexington to Co-Host Seminar to discuss developing second story opportunities in Main Street buildings  Partnered with NCDOT on bridge, crosswalk and sidewalk designs for aesthetic appeal  Lexington Police Department Special Operations Division participate in fall litter sweep in and around Washington Park  Demolition of Piedmont Plaza Shopping Center to improve community appearance  Electric Operations Center complete and Warehouse under construction  Façade improvements to McDonalds and Sonic on Winston Road and Village Grill on West 2nd Avenue  Community Clean Up Events in Wards 1 and 5  Completed renovation of Cotton Grove Substation Training Facility  Young Drive Pole Yard renovations underway  Implemented ordinances and violation fees to encourage containerized garbage and recycling  Authorized Public Finance Authority to Issue Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for The Club Apartments  Allocated funds from Neighborhood Revitalization Program Lexington Housing Community Development Corporation (LHCDC) for homeownership efforts and improvements  Demolished 24 Dilapidated Structures, Worked 1,750 Overgrown Lot Cases, and Worked 418 Junk/Debris cases (as reported at 2017 City Council Retreat for period of February 2016 to February 2017)  Contribution from Ward 5 - Lanier NRF Funds towards demolition costs on Bristol, Tussey (2) and Hamil Streets  Resolution of Intent to Close Portion of West 7th Street Extension adjacent to property owned by Hull-Norlex, LLC  Lexington Fire Department partnered with American Red Cross to install free smoke detectors in 47 homes in Erlanger Community in celebration of 100th Anniversary of Piedmont Triad American Red Cross  Implementation of non-containerized collection fee for chronic violators  Approved supplemental grant for Edward C. Smith Civic Center to replace marquee and refurbish entrance in partnership with Uptown Lexington & Lexington Tourism  ‘Que Up’ Sign makes front page of DavidsonLiving magazine  Updating City vehicles and garbage/recycling rollout containers with new City logo and new ElectriCities Co-branding  Installation of new LEXINGTON signs at all entranceways and main thoroughfares  Installation of LNC logo in Vernon G. Price, Jr. Council Chamber  Implementation of One-Side of Street Weekly Waste Collection for Glenwood Area only as a pilot program Accomplishments June 2013 through June 2018 Updated 7/11/2018

Population Growth

Recreation / Community Centers

 Completed grant funded Green Needles and Erlanger Parks and held ribbon cuttings  Completed Recreation facilities study with citizen public forums and held mini-retreat for City Council  Accepted donation of Hillside Pool to be renovated into the community pool in 2015  "Re-creation of Recreation" master plan delivered at City Council 2014 Retreat  City Council approved contract with Tompkins Consulting to facilitate citizen involvement in the multi-year phase-in of the "Re-creation of Recreation" master plan  Parks and Recreation Department recognized by National Recreation and Parks Association for launching School Wellness Program  Allocated neighborhood funds to Davidson County Post 8 Baseball for American Legion Baseball State Tournament  Approved partnership with YMCA for management and operation of Radcliffe Pool  The Golf Department provided a 3-day clinic for the Parks and Recreation Department for 60 young participants involved with the summer programs  Purchased Tri-Distributors building on South Main St. for future recreation center  Accepted $125,000 donation over five years from the Wiese Family Charitable Fund to support the future development of indoor recreation center  Reconstruction of Hillside Pool underway – planned opening spring 2015  Hosted three “Music in the Park” concerts in Finch Park  Authorized debt for Hillside Pool Project  Adopted Washington Park Master Plan  Applied for a grant from the N.C. Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF) for redevelopment of Washington Park  Lexington Aquatic Park (former Hillside Pool) renovation completed and opened for summer 2015  Approved agreement with YMCA for management and operation of Lexington Aquatic Park, with inaugural summer season in 2015  Approved position reclassification in Parks and Recreation Department to expand youth programming in FY15-16  Police Department bicycle patrols enhance patrolling of parks and Lexington Aquatic Center to ensure safety and tranquility  Sponsored four (4) Kids Swim Free Days at the Lexington Aquatic Park (LAP)  Successful inaugural season at the LAP  Approved creating 2016 Recreation Improvement Capital Project and funding preliminary pre-construction costs (Washington Park)  Partnered with J Smith Young YMCA to offer Coed Volleyball League  Installed pickleball court at two parks (Bingham Tennis Center and Old Charles England School Park)  Received second $25,000 installment grant from Wiese Family Charitable Fund  Established Fee Guidelines for Recreational Programs  Received grant from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina to install PlayPrint at Finch Park  Approved Agreement with J. Smith Young YMCA for Management and Operation of the Accomplishments July 2013 through August 2017 Updated 8/31/2017 Lexington Aquatic Park for 2016 Summer Programs  Recreation Program Enhancements  (New Family Programs/Events)  Citizens and Students Public Input Sessions in Design of Upcoming Projects  (Washington Park and Radcliffe Skateboard Park)  Awarded Bid to Begin Washington Park Capital Project  Approved Submit Grant Application to NCPART for Radcliffe Park  Adopted Parks and Recreation Five-Year Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal year 2015- 2020  Adopted Parks and Recreation Facility Development Master Plan for 2013-2022  Held Ribbon Cutting at Childers Park for new playground structure and enhancements  Lighting improvements at Bingham Tennis Center  Bike Racks installed in Uptown Lexington by ULI  Completion of Washington Park Master Plan with Splash Pad and Ribbon Cutting  Holt-Moffitt Field improvements complete  Sponsored 4 Kids' Swim Free Days and Partnered with the YMCA for Summer Programs and Aquatic Park Management  Citizens and Students Involvement in Design of Future Skatepark  Lexington Appearance Commission hosts first Go-Fly-A-Kite day in Uptown Lexington  Washington Park Splash Pad grand opening on May 20, 2017  Mother/Son Superhero Dance offered at Commons on the Green by Parks and Recreation  Childers Park Playground Structure and Enhancements and Ribbon Cutting  Accept property adjacent to Childers Park and discuss partnership with Humane Society of Davidson County for future dog park  Construction complete on Amphitheater Project and officially named Breeden Insurance Amphitheater  Partnered with MadeMan series to promote historic barbecue pit restoration efforts  Received notification of Silver Adrian Award for Barbecue PR Campaign with The Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International to be officially announced at the 60th Annual HSMAI Adrian Awards Competition Gala on February 21, 2017  Partnered with Lexington BBQ Festival to establish BBQ Wall of Fame on City Hall  Partnered with Lexington Kiwanis for the July 4th 2016 Fireworks Event  Held Multicultural Festival in Depot District including Naturalization Ceremony featuring 21 citizens from 13 countries  Partnered with Lexington Tourism and Visitor's Center to support Carolina Brotherhood Ride for Fallen Firefighters  Contracted with Lexington Tourism Authority to provide for operation and management of the newly-constructed Breeden Insurance Amphitheater effective March 1, 2017  Held Inaugural Depot Music Festival at new Amphitheater on April 8, 2017  Lexington City Government Youth Council presents Community Movie Night  PR Firm Lou Hammond Group publishes article in Salisbury Post on Depot District Fest  Officially named the newly-renovated field house at Holt-Moffitt Baseball Complex the Jim Lippard Field House  Inaugural summer for Washington Park Splash Pad  Resurfaced eight (8) tennis courts at Lexington City Schools’ Bingham Tennis Center

15  Replaced small play structure at Finch Park  Skate/BMX Park Design Reveal held on October 25th for public input and design ideas and transferred funds from General Fund to establish project  Offered fireworks exhibit in historic depot district for Lexington BBQ Festival  Lexington Appearance Commission in partnership with Lexington Parks and Recreation Department hosts 2nd Annual Go Fly a Kite Day  Installation of two new benches at Grimes Park with Council Neighborhood Funds

Transportation

 Partnered with PART to identify parking space for installation of PEV charging station

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