City News: Your Weekly Update
Week of May 9, 2016
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Folsom City Council Adopts $194 Million Balanced Budget
The Folsom City Council unanimously approved a $194 million balanced budget for the 2016-2017 fiscal year. The spending plan preserves the unique Folsom experience, maintains the quality of core services, invests in the future, sustains a clear and strong financial plan and bolsters reserves.
The budget reflects increases in the City's major revenue sources, a steady improvement in the economy and marks the fifth consecutive year of adding to a rainy day fund, a key to the City's long-term financial sustainability.
The budget includes a capital improvement program for the upcoming fiscal year, which will fund public infrastructure in the City, including the widening of Green Valley Road between East Natoma Street and the El Dorado County line, Rainbow and Orangevale bridge rehabilitation projects, street resurfacing projects and water and sewer infrastructure upgrades.
Nearly half of the City's budget invests in public safety, including police and fire services. The budget includes the hiring of two police officers and a records clerk, allowing the Folsom Police Department to restore service at the public counter to five days a week.
Parks and Recreation projects include the construction of Econome Family Park, Johnny Cash Trail Phase II and a disc golf course at Nisenan Park. In addition, the Folsom Public Library will receive an additional $30,000 in funding for books, technology and other materials. The City of Folsom FY 2016-17 budget takes effect July 1 and is available online at www.folsom.ca.us.
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Enjoy a New Fitness Experience at Folsom's Run with Nature
The 33rd annual Run with Nature relocates this year to provide participants with an entirely new experience! The races take place Saturday, May 14 in the beautiful Alder Creek Preserve in Folsom Ranch. Walkers will enjoy a nature hike event; runners will enjoy the challenge of the cross-country trail setting. Options include a 5K fitness trail walk, 5K & 10K competitive trail runs, and a youth half-mile trail run. All events take place entirely on unpaved dirt trails with spectacular scenery. All participants receive a commemorative finisher's medal and T-shirt. Note: due to the rugged terrain, strollers are highly discouraged; dogs are not allowed due to the sensitive environment of the nature preserve. Learn more and register at www.folsomrunwithnature.com.
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9th Annual Folsom Ride with the Mayor
Join Folsom's Mayor Steve Miklos and pro cyclist "Fast Freddie" Rodriguez on Thursday, May 12 and enjoy a scenic ride along the American River Bike Trail from Historic Folsom to Sacramento. Riders meet at 7:30 a.m. in Historic Folsom at Karen's Bakery and Café to fuel up with free coffee and pastries before the 8:30 a.m. departure. Along the 30-mile route, the group will converge with riders from Rancho Cordova and then continue to Discovery Park in Sacramento to join other cyclists from around the region for a free catered lunch provided by the May is Bike Month campaign. After lunch, the group will ride the last few miles to the State Capitol grounds to join in the Capitol Bike Fest.
This event is free, but participants are encouraged to pre-register online at http://webtrac.folsom.ca.us or call 916-355-7285 for assistance. Questions about the event can be directed to Jim Konopka at
[email protected].
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City of Folsom Open for Exploration on May 18
Climb aboard a fire engine, sit in the driver's seat of a garbage truck, meet cute animals and more at Folsom's annual City Works Day on Wednesday, May 18. The free, popular annual event is designed to educate the community about the City's many programs and services. City Works Day will be held at City Lions Park from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
The event will feature City trucks, buses, cars and construction equipment to look at, sit in, and even honk. City staff members will be stationed at each vehicle to educate the community about the profession and City service. Visitors can view the Fire Department rescue boat and fire engine, watch Curby the robot teach recycling, meet a Folsom Police Department K-9 and horse, and play fitness games with the City's Parks and Recreation team and more. Learn more at www.folsom.ca.us.
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"Flights of Fancy" Exhibit Reception May 13
The Gallery at 48 Natoma will host a free public reception on Friday, May 13 from 6 to 8 p.m. for the new exhibit featuring watercolors by Jeannie Vodden, and bronze and stone sculptures by Judi Stickney. The professional art gallery is located at 48 Natoma Street in Folsom. Regular hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with extended hours from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
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California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Regional Forum
Caltrans is holding a regional forum in Folsom on May 11 about the development of the first California State Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan. This new visionary and comprehensive policy plan will promote a multi-modal transportation system that supports active modes of transportation and creates a framework to increase safe bicycling and walking. The forum will be held at the Folsom Community Center from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at 52 Natoma Street in Folsom. For more information or to register visit www.cabikepedplan.org.
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Amgen Tour of California Returns May 20
Pro cyclists return to Folsom on Friday, May 20 for the 11th annual
Amgen Tour of California. Folsom will host the men's sixth stage, an individual time trial, and the women's second stage, a team time trial, on Friday, May 20. The Tour of California is broadcast on NBC Sports to a worldwide audience, and Folsom's approximately 12-mile course will showcase some of the city's distinctive landmarks and natural amenities as riders start and finish in the Historic District, and travel over the Rainbow Bridge and Folsom Lake Crossing. The time trials are an especially exciting event for spectators, as the world's best pro riders race all-out against the clock for the fastest times.
Hosting this event is an exciting opportunity for our community. However, it will also create traffic impacts along the race course and nearby roadways.
The race course will be open during peak morning and evening commute times, but will be
closed from approximately 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Stay informed at www.folsom.ca.us.
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City Council Meeting, May 10
City Calendar
City of Folsom Press Releases
City of Folsom Citywide Newsletter
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Christine BrainerdCommunications Manager
City of Folsom 916-351-3360 (office)
[email protected] www.folsom.ca.us |
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