City News: Your Weekly Update
June 9, 2021
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Folsom City Council Adopts Balanced Budget |
The Folsom City Council unanimously approved a $220 million structurally sound and balanced operating budget and capital improvement plan for the 2021-22 fiscal year that takes effect July 1. The spending plan approved at the May 25 City Council meeting maintains core service levels and amenities and invests in fundamental community priorities.
The budget focuses on fiscal responsibility and recovery from the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the pandemic subsides and the economy improves, the budget reflects promising economic growth and modest increases in the city’s primary revenue sources. Highlights include:
- Capital SouthEast Connector
- Sewer evaluation and capacity assurance plan
- Street resurfacing, sewer, and drainage improvements
- Contract for police body-worn cameras
- Two ambulances and a street sweeper
- Preliminary design of Fire Station 34, located in the Folsom Plan Area
- Davies Park improvements, including a turf ball field and parking lot
- Livermore Community Park improvements, including a new parking lot and walkways
- First neighborhood park in the Folsom Plan Area
- Folsom Plan Area trails
- Upgrades at the Folsom City Zoo Sanctuary and Folsom Community Center
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Folsom Water Customers Called to Conserve Amid Drought Conditions |
At its May 25 meeting, the Folsom City Council requested that the city's water customers voluntarily reduce water use by 10% amid drought conditions and directed staff to increase outreach about water conservation. The request is in response to Gov. Gavin Newsom’s May 10 emergency executive order to mitigate the effects of drought conditions in 41 of California’s 58 counties, including Sacramento County.
The City of Folsom receives its water supply from the American River at Folsom Reservoir. Reservoir storage levels are lower than historic drought conditions in 2014 and 2015, and this is currently the second driest year on record since 1977. Folsom water customers are encouraged to voluntarily conserve water by 10%, especially outdoors, where most household water use typically occurs. Customers can reduce sprinkler runoff and fix plumbing leaks to achieve significant water savings.
The City of Folsom Water Conservation Division offers a number of services and programs to help you use water wisely, including free water-wise house calls and water efficiency rebates.
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Join Us Tonight: June 9 Virtual Workshop for First Park in the Folsom Plan Area |
The Folsom Parks & Recreation Department is seeking public input for the first park in the Folsom Plan Area. The park – currently known as Neighborhood Park #3 – is located on Mangini Parkway, immediately adjacent to Mangini Ranch Elementary School, which is scheduled to open for the 2021-22 school year.
Interested community members are invited to attend a virtual workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 9 to learn more about the park site and schedule, and to provide comments regarding the potential features and amenities to be considered in the design of the park. The workshop will be recorded and available on the city’s website.
Contact Brad Nelson, City of Folsom Senior Park Planner, with questions about the virtual workshop or the design of the park.
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Folsom Public Library to Expand Hours |
Starting Tuesday, June 15 the library will be open:
- Tuesday: Noon – 7 p.m.
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Wednesday: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Thursday-Saturday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Sunday and Monday: Closed
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Fines for overdue materials and reshelving fees will resume June 15. These fines will be assessed on materials that become overdue after June 15. Library patrons are encouraged to return items before June 15 to take advantage of the fine waivers. Book drops are open 24/7. For questions about your library card account, email libcirc@folsom.ca.us.
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Friday evening concert series returns June 25 to City Lions Park
Folsom Parks & Recreation’s free Friday evening concert series returns this summer with four outstanding bands representing a variety of musical genres. The open-air concerts are held from 7 to 9 p.m. at Folsom City Lions Park. Bring blankets, lawn chairs, and your own picnic, or purchase a variety of food, beverages, and treats on site from visiting food trucks.
The concerts will also stream live on Folsom Parks & Recreation's Facebook page, so you can still enjoy the music even if you can't make it to the park.
Summer of Music featured bands and food trucks:
June 25
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Band: Island of Black and White (reggae)
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Food trucks: Cali Shore Surf & Turf, Candies Kitchen, Daisy's Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
July 9
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Band: Bobby Zoppi and The Corduroys (country hits and classics)
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Food trucks: The Wing Spot 916, Jeeroz Food Truck, Outlaw Cuisine, Daisy's Desserts, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
July 23
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Band: Dad's Impala (classic rock and power chord blues)
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Food trucks: Zintzuni Cocina Mexicana, Hefty Gyros, The Wing Spot 916, Happy Cow Ice Cream, Hella-Halo Sacramento, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
August 13
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Band: Innersoul (R&B and Latin)
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Food trucks: Hefty Gyros, The Fry Boys, Tailgater44, Local Kine Shave Ice, Pink Ice Cream Cart Company, Inc.
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Library Summer Reading Challenge Underway |
Join the Summer Reading Bingo Challenge with the Folsom Public Library! Sign up to read or listen to five books in June and July. Kids and teens completing the Bingo Challenge win a free book and entry into a drawing for a $100 Target gift card. Adults who complete the challenge also earn entry into the drawing. Pick up the Bingo Challenge game card at the library or use the library’s Beanstack app. In addition to the reading challenge, readers can log books by scanning ISBN numbers, time reading sessions, and keep records of current and past reading with the Beanstack app. Sign up at folsom.beanstack.org.
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Fire Station 38 Dedicated to Captain John Murray |
On June 1, Folsom Fire Station 38 was dedicated to Folsom Fire Captain John H. Murray, who died in the line of duty October 2, 1995. The station, located at 1300 Blue Ravine Road, is being remodeled and will reopen this summer.
Captain Murray is survived by his wife, Stephanie Murray, and daughters Ryann and Samantha, who were all presented with engraved commemorative bricks from the original Station 38.
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Safety and Noise Element Update |
The City of Folsom is updating the Safety Element—a chapter of the General Plan. The General Plan is a planning document required by the State of California that provides a framework for the long-range physical development of Folsom.
The Safety Element contains goals and policies to reduce the potential short- and long-term risks of death, injury, property damage, and economic and social dislocation resulting from fires, floods, droughts, earthquakes, landslides, climate change, and other hazards. The updated Noise Element will contain a set of goals, policies, and implementation measures to limit noise exposure, particularly in areas with nearby housing, hospital, school, or daycare center uses.
Residents will have the opportunity to provide input throughout the process. A draft of the Safety Element will be available for public review starting Friday, June 11.
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Water-Wise Tip of the Week |
A small leak in your sprinkler system can waste about 6,300 gallons of water per month—enough for seven loads of laundry every day for a month! Check your sprinklers once a month and repair, replace, or adjust any problems. The most common outdoor leaks are caused by:
- Broken or loose pipes under your lawn or garden.
- Broken sprinkler heads.
- Malfunctioning irrigation valves.
City of Folsom water customers can receive a free evaluation of indoor and outdoor water use, including an irrigation check-up. Sign up for your free water-wise house call today. For more information, contact the City of Folsom Water Conservation Team at waterconservation@folsom.ca.us or 916-461-6177.
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Funding Available for Community Projects that Improve Air Quality |
Do you have a community project that improves our air quality in Sacramento County? The Sac Metro Air District invites you to submit a Supplemental Environmental Project application. Any authorized representative of a community-based organization, nonprofit organization, public agency, academic institution, or tribal organization may apply.
Projects must fall in at least one of the following categories:
Air Pollution Prevention or Reduction: Prevent or reduce air pollution or greenhouse gas emissions.
Air Quality Related Education or Compliance Training: Assist educators, schools, and community groups to conduct training and public awareness campaigns to the business community or the public.
Community Air Monitoring: Provide tools to be used by trained members of the public for data collection and enhancement of existing air quality monitoring stations.
Environmental Restoration and Protection: Improve or restore the quality of the environment. The project must be related to air quality or climate change.
Other: Projects considered on a case-by-case basis if there is a demonstrated substantial health or environmental benefit and are consistent with the District SEP Policy.
Online applications must be submitted by Friday, July 30 at 5 p.m.
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Library Commission Meeting - CANCELED
June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Utility Commission
June 15, 6:30 p.m.
Landscaping & Lighting Districts Advisory Committee
June 17, 7 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communications Director
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