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Crown Center and other neighbors, the County also denied our request for a longer period for the signaled “WALK” sign at Delcrest and Delmar, near Crown Center. Their firm stance is that 3 feet per second is within the uniform traffic standards and allows seniors sufficient time to cross Delmar. On a positive note, they have corrected the malfunctioning signal at Kingsland and Delmar. Finally, with the assistance of our representatives, the County has agreed to allow delivery trucks only on Forest Park Parkway. We will continue to encourage the use of Olive Blvd, Skinker and Hanley for use as detours. Planning for the FY 2009 budget is already underway. We are working with a group of Citizens citizens who have generously volunteered their time to work with staff on a Financial Advisory Task Force (CFATF) . The first meeting of the CFATF was July 2 at which we discussed the current financial status of the City and identified areas for future discussion. The group will provide financial expertise as well as act as a sounding board and provide critical feedback on staff proposals. We will be meeting on alternate Thursday evenings at 7:00 PM. The initial dates are as follows: July 19, August 9, and August 23. We will be approaching the budget departmentally. Meeting minutes will be available on the City website. East-West Gateway Coordinating Council approved a grant to fund a $1,547,288 Olive Blvd Streetscape upgrade. The City’s share (21%) is $324,930 with the Federal share (79%) being $1,222,357. MODOT administers Surface Transportation Program (STP) Enhancement Grants. Public Works staff successfully applied for and received grant Olive Streetscape Phase 3 installation funding for the . The roughly 1.5 million dollars will fund additional decorative street lighting, bike racks, bus shelters, benches, trees and tree grates. The grant guidelines do not allow for the installation of concrete or sidewalks. The only allowable surface for funding is asphalt; however, we have removed imprinted asphalt from the project. Kelly Construction Arbitration begins next week with regarding the retainage on both the Fire House and City Hall projects. Kelly was the only bidder on the unfinished or inadequate Fire House work. We previously negotiated an arrangement with the surety to manage the project. We have offered up the previously negotiated arrangement whereby Traveler’s would be responsible for the finished product, which would allow Kelly to complete some work. If the proposal is denied a second time, we will either rebid the project or, as our purchasing policy allows, contract directly with an alternate company. grants of up to The City of University City’s Community Partnership Fund provides $500 to local organizations for community improvement projects. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to community gardens, façade improvements, neighborhood art, neighborhood signs or entrances, production of educational materials, and public safety items. Eligible applicants include neighborhood associations, homeowner associations, block groups, and other non-profit organizations within the City of University City. Past grant recipients and projects include Roth Grove Neighborhood Association (neighborhood entrance sign); Girl Scout Troup 1781 (U.S. map at Jackson Park School); and Partridge Heights Neighborhood Association (subdivision banners). Funding is limited. Applications must be submitted to the Community Development Department by 5 PM, August 13. Grant approval notices will be sent by August 20.