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To: Honorable Mayor Adams and Council From: Julie Feier, City Manager Date: September 18, 2009 Subject: Weekly Update In response to the Request for Proposal, the City has received a unique proposal from a collaborative of Arcturis, BOA Construction and Washington University-Sam Fox School five green homes of Design & Visual Arts for the building of on the City’s test block in the 6600 blocks of Bartmer (northside) and Crest (southside). As you may recall, the City purchased five vacant lots in the northeast quadrant for the development of green homes in hopes of stabilizing the neighborhood. The City has been in the process of quieting title on the properties so they could be offered with clear and marketable titles. The Planning Commission also approved declaration of the properties as redevelopment areas so that tax abatement could also be offered in order to increase the buying power of potential buyers of the green homes. Ms. Eastman is working to green the entire block by getting every existing home weatherized by Community Action Agency through the influx of federal stimulus dollars dedicated for such purposes. Storm water management for the block is also being explored as well as the possibility of a centralized alternative energy source to heat and cool all the homes on the block. We plan to have a resolution prepared to move the project forward on the October 12 Council Meeting agenda. Flea Market This weekend, on Saturday, September 19 the City will hold its annual in the Parking Lot at Centennial Commons/Heman Park Pool from 8 AM to 2 PM. If there is rain, the event will be moved to Heman Park Community Center. I-64 exit to This weekend, from 8 PM Friday night until 5:30 AM Monday morning, northbound Brentwood will be closed and there will be only one lane access to southbound Brentwood. Motorists should expect delays at this exit due to the anticipated congestion. th This weekend the Loop will host the 5 annual Loop On Sale. Twenty-Five participating businesses will have discounts for the weekend of September 18th through the 20th. Go to the Loop’s website at http://visittheloop.com/events/ to learn about the discounts, prizes and special deals. The 2009 University City Park-athlon: The Parkathlon is a fun, outdoor event designed to accentuate and celebrate University City's remarkable park system. Although the name "Parkathlon" may sound like a grueling event for elite athletes, it