Chardon Area Chamber of Commerce State of the City

Mayor Philip King City of Chardon April 8, 2014

Introduction
The 2014 budget plan, as with previous plans, strives to provide for the strong financial management of the City A desire to provide a high quality, yet cost-effective level of services to our residents within the financial resources available to our organization Commitment to the preservation of capital assets through infrastructure maintenance projects Debt service continues for the capital improvement projects that were undertaken to promote and enhance the high quality of life that is evident in Chardon. The projected expenditure total for all funds in the 2014 Annual Budget is $18,614,626; which includes General Fund expenditures of $7,039,263 The City of Chardon was named a Strategic Investment Area by the Vibrant NEO 2040 Report.

Goals
The first goal of the 2014 budget, was to retain the traditional expenditure guideline of maintaining at least 10% of available revenue in each of the four primary operating funds. This goal was met.
The General Fund, Sewer Operating Fund, Water Operating Fund, and Fire and EMS Operating Levy Fund all had 2013 closing balances in excess of 10%.

A second goal is to continue to address the facility needs of the City. The 2014 budget includes funding for the construction of the Maple Highlands Trail Bikepath and the Heritage House on the Square. Finally, the third goal is to continue efforts to implement the Thoroughfare Plan and Sanitary Sewer Master Plan. Projects included in the 2014 budget include the extension of Meadowlands Drive, constructing the South West Sanitary Sewer from Wilson Mills to Water Street, and replacement of the North Hambden Street water main. The 2014 budget also includes engineering for improvements to Washington St., Fifth Ave., Huntington St., and Goodrich Ct. that will be constructed in 2015. The City of Chardon raised their bond to AAA status, which is the highest rating given by Standard & Poors.

All Fund Revenue and Expenditures

All Funds
$25,000,000

$20,000,000

$15,000,000

$10,000,000

$5,000,000

$0 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 Budget 2013 Budget 2014

All Fund Expenditures

All Fund Revenues

Current Projects
Maple Highlands Trail

Design Phase (Completed) Property Acquisition Phase Construction Competed 2015

Center Street Trailhead

Fifth Avenue Trailhead Water Street Trailhead

* Please note: these photos are conceptual.

Maple Highlands Trail

Current Projects

Municipal Service Garage

Completed November 2013

Current Projects
Meadowlands Drive Extension

Construction began March 2014 with completion in 2015

New Businesses in Chardon

Dollar Tree 255 Meadowlands Drive

Advance Auto Parts 230 Center Street

DaBoros 510 Water Street

New Businesses
AXA Advisors 107 Water Street Top Gear Transmission 211 Cherry Avenue The Mane Shoppe 115 Main Street Desdemona Florist 115 Main Street Chardon Brew Works 200 Center Street (Re-Location) Everbodies Gym 357 Washington Street (Re-Location & Expansion)

Coming Soon..
Late Summer 2014

Coming Soon..
Mapleview Country Villas 775 South Street

70,000 Sq. ft., 100 bed, skilled nursing facility Construction to begin Summer 2014 with Opening in Summer 2015

Coming Soon.
Hibbetts Sporting Goods Summer 2014 Nu Threadz Embroidery Spring 2014 Fashion Nails Summer 2014 Love Insurance Fall 2014 Chardon Smile Center Fall 2014

 Free Day at Chardon Pool! June 6th live music!

Summer Recreation Programs

Pool Hours: 1 5 p.m. and 6:30 8:30 p.m.

Chardon Sharks Swim Program Masters Swim Team SSL Championship Meet August 2nd Concerts in the Park (Friday Nights 6/13 to 8/22) Day Camp Miniature Golf Tennis Lessons

 April
24th 27th: Maple Festival

Upcoming Events

June
6th -9/26th: Farmers Market 7th: C.S.A. Flea Market 21st: HeArt of Geauga Arts Jam 22nd: Chamber Classic Car & Bike Show 28th: C.C.A.T. Summer Jam

Upcoming Events

July
3rd: Fireworks 4th: Old Glory Day 19th: Big Rigs Day

August
3rd: C.S.A. Arts Festival 5th: National Night Out 7th: C.S.A. KidsFest & Kids Flea Market 10th: C.C.A.T. Classic Car Show

September
13th: Chardon Tomorrow BrewFest

5K Run for Suds

 Sidewalk Heritage

Program Home Program Stands at Mel Harder Park

Concession New

City Website (May 21st)

Future Goals

Synopsis
This presentation demonstrates the Citys strong commitment to quality services and a high level of maintenance of its capital assets
Continued repayment of outstanding debt, commitment to the Citys strategic plan and maintenance of targeted fund balances in the face of a severe challenge to local governments through loss of revenue and/or the poor economy

It is through this comprehensive approach to financial planning that the City has been able to retain its financial position - while at the same time continuing to maintain its reputation as a high quality, desirable community with superior services and amenities It is through the same approach that it will continue to navigate these uncertain financial times in a proactive manner to provide quality services to our community

City staff Contacts

Chardon Municipal Center Mayor/President of Council: Philip King City Manager: Randal B. Sharpe Finance Director: Mate Rogonjic Police Chief: Timothy McKenna Fire Chief: Larry Gaspar Planning & Zoning Administrator: Steven Yaney Law Director: James Gillette Director of Public Service: Paul Hornyak Street Superintendent: Steve Borawski (440) 286-2600 (440) 286-2600 (440) 286-2600 (440) 286-2470 (440) 286-6123 (440) 285-4665 (440) 286-2654 (440) 286-2669 (440) 286-2655 (440) 286-2656

Water & Wastewater Superintendent: Dan Sellitto

Lands & Buildings Supervisor: Chris Moore Director of Parks & Recreation: Joe Rodriquez

(440) 286-2657
(440) 286-2628 (440) 286-2630