Operational cuts were made while managing to secure $15 million in local funds for capital projects.

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4 Cumulative cuts: Total operational budget cuts Total eliminated positions 135 $8.5 million Operational cuts were made while managing to secure $15 million in local funds for capital projects. Other strategic savings plans include competitive solicitation and renegotiation of contracts eliminating or significantly reducing subsidies. Rivertown Theatres for the Performing Arts Pontchartrain Center Marketing and Tourism (JCVB) Business Retention and Development (JEDCO)

5 Department Consolidation (Community Services and Recreation) eliminated expensive overhead and increased efficiency. City expenditures were cut in the following areas: Janitorial Services Telecommunications Executive Pay Plan & Mayor s Expense Accounts

6 In 2013: In 2013, cooperation with Jefferson Parish resulted in Kenner acquiring its appropriate percentage of sales tax revenue. This ended the subsidy of the Kenner Loop via the General Fund as this additional revenue funds Kenner transit. Registrar of Voters 408 Minor Street As of 2013, four (4) Kenner facilities have been brought back into commerce as a method to bring more income to the City. Office of Motor Vehicles 421 Williams Boulevard Jefferson Parish Employees Federal Credit Union 1801 Williams Boulevard Castle Theatre 501Williams Boulevard

7 The City has successfully secured nearly $60 million in grant funding from the following sources:

8 In 2013: The $80 million Corrective Action Plan to repair Kenner s sewerage infrastructure is over 50% complete with funding from the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, LRA/CDBG, and municipal bonds. As of 2013, Kenner s Paths to Progress projects are 95% complete after receiving $26.7 million in federal funding for the resurface of many Kenner thoroughfares.

9 Paths to Progress Program: $26.7 Million Repair/Resurface of 21 separate roadway segments throughout Kenner Sewerage Corrective Action Plan: $80 Million Rehabilitation of 24 lift stations Replacement of 9 force mains Purchase of generators for lift stations Repair or replacement of broken gravity lines Upgrades to the wastewater treatment plant

10 Regional Planning Commission: Many projects receive financial matches of up 100% from federal and regional funding sources Examples of completed projects include: The Loyola/I-10 Interchange improvements Veterans Boulevard resurfacing from Salem St. to Virginia Street/Sharon Street to Salem Street Traffic signals studies Pedestrian bikeway improvements along Lake Pontchartrain Striping and signing improvements at South Kenner rail crossings

11 Jefferson Parish: Roadway Improvements at the following locations: Minden Avenue Beaujolais Drive 34 th Street Drainage Improvements at West Esplanade and California Avenue Total projects cost: $1.23 Million/100% funding from Jefferson Parish

12 Flood Control: The Army Corps of Engineers and the East Jefferson Levee District have concluded the construction at Kenner s levees to institute the 100 Year Flood Protection Program. The construction included: Earthen levee work along the Lakefront Completion of the floodwall at Williams Boulevard Completion of the West Return Floodwall at the Parish line Improvements to the Duncan and Elmwood pump stations

13 In 2013: Continued work on the Sewerage Corrective Action Plan 95% Completion of Kenner s Paths to Progress projects Kenner received $2.73 Million from Statewide Flood Control for drainage improvements to University City and Audubon Place Subdivisions in District 5. Phase I of construction is set to start in early 2014.

14 In : State Capital Outlay Projects Canary Ansas Sewer Lift Station & Force Main Idaho Avenue Drainage Improvements from 24 th to 25 th Streets Lake Trail Drive Drainage Improvements from Vintage to the Lake Total Funding Received: $435, In : West Esplanade Avenue/Duncan Canal drainage and roadway improvements from W. Esplanade Avenue to Vintage Drive have been approved with a 50% funding match. Design expected to begin in Total Funding Received: $7,000,000.00

15 In : Mississippi River levee raising (2-3 feet) was announced and scheduled to begin in 2014

16 In : Other infrastructure improvements scheduled to begin and slated for an 80% federal funding match include: Bridge Replacement by Crestview St./23 rd Street Chateau Blvd. Resurfacing (W. Esplanade Ave. to Vintage Dr.) Veterans Blvd. Lighting Improvements (Loyola Dr. to Virginia St.) Power Blvd. Enhancement Improvements (W. Esplanade Ave. to Vintage Dr.) Williams Blvd./Airline Dr. Enhancement Improvements Traffic Signal Improvements at Roosevelt Blvd./W. Metairie and W. Esplanade Ave./Chateau Blvd. Chateau Blvd. Enhancement Improvements (W. Esplanade Ave. to Vintage Dr.)

17 Since 2010, we have proudly opened the doors to many successful businesses in Kenner

18 In 2013: We proudly cut the ribbon and rolled the first film at the Grand Theatre Esplanade Mall

19 Economic Development Committee Marketing & Improving Kenner s Resources Educational Opportunities Fostering Working Relationships

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21 In 2013: The EDC s most comprehensive plan to market Kenner and improve its resources became a reality with the acceptance of Kenner 2030 and the approval of a $29 million dollar bond refinance to fund capital projects throughout Kenner.

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23 Ensuring Public Safety & Code Enforcement Implemented a fully operational Office of Emergency Management with a functional Emergency Operations Center and a full time OEM Manager. Convened the Code Advisory Committee developed and collaborated to pass stronger code regulations. Increased frequency of code sweeps

24 Access to Public Information & Services Launched a user-friendly website Activated social media avenues- Facebook and Twitter Implemented online services such as ticket payments, tax payments, leisure services registration and payments, and occupational license renewals Kenner TV expanded from Cox to include AT&T s U-Verse and YouTube Kenner Mayor s Court is home to the first paperless court in Louisiana and is the model court awarded by the LMA

25 In 2013: Community Listening Sessions were started, taking place in each council district and providing a forum for residents to voice ideas and concerns. In 2013: We launched our new pilot-recycling program, which has just undergone expansion.

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27 In 2013: The first Mayor s Youth Advisory Council was convened.

28 Rivertown Opened the Office of Motor Vehicles & Jefferson Parish Registrar of Voters Offices Achieved Cultural District status Became a Certified Local Government Next step: Main Street USA Program

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31 Cooperative working relationship has been established between the City of New Orleans and the City of Kenner regarding the Airport. Renovation of the terminals and CONRAC Working with FAA and City of New Orleans to streamline the process for airport buyout property acquisition In line with the Kenner 2030 vision, the City of New Orleans announced its plan to build a new terminal on the north side of the airport. Press Conference Video here

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33 Laketown Prosperity is a group effort by the administration, Economic Development Committee, and our community. Aggressive marketing has lured events such as the Zombie Run, Race to the Lake, and Back to the Beach. The State lease is officially amended to allow commercial development The 2014 legislative session will pass legislation to allow the beginning of the RFP process to solicit a developer

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