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2019 Carrboro Citizens’ Academy Graduation
PURPOSE: The purpose of this agenda item is to present the graduating class of the 2019 Citizens’ Academy with their certificates and award.
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DEPARTMENT: Town Clerk
CONTACT INFORMATION: Cathy Dorando
INFORMATION: The 2019 graduates are as follows: Lisa Braden, Maria Dewees, Lindsay Griffin, Barry Groner, Melissa Loggins, Samuel Maldonado, David Markiewicz, Fiona Matthews, Melinda Miller, Jeff Rupkalvis, Jamie Tripp, Robert Vaccarelli.
Graduates attended over 28 hours of academy sessions and had contact with all town departments and functions. Participants were able to get a “behind the scenes” tour of how government works in Carrboro. Course information is shown below:
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Introduction to Town Hall - Gov 101 |
• Overview of program • Introduction of staff and elected officials • Overview of Carrboro government (Manager/Council Form, Board of Aldermen, Town Clerk, Town Manager, etc.) • Carrboro “Extra Credit” Passport • Budget • Taxes • Community Development • Local Matters • Human Services • Town Hall Tour |
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Fire-Rescue Department Location: Fire Station #1 |
• Rescue and Safety • Prevention • Drills |
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Recreation and Parks Location: (mobile tour) |
• Recreation Programs • Parks • Special Events |
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Planning, Zoning and Inspections Location: Mobile Tour |
• Planning • Zoning • Inspections • Overview of structure of the department and its functions. Review of land use and zoning frameworks (Town limits, ETJ, Planning jurisdiction, LUO/zoning map); tour of extent of jurisdiction with emphasis on nine active development projects. |
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Public Works Location: Meet at Public Works Facility |
• Public Works (streets, landscaping, solid waste) • Emergency Preparedness • Beautification • Energy Conservation |
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Police Academy Location: OWASA Community Room |
• Constitution/Bill of Rights • Division operation • Vehicle and tools demonstration • Scenario training exercises • K9 demonstration |
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Tour of OWASA Facility in Carrboro Location: OWASA Jones Ferry Rd. |
• Joint tour with Chapel Hill Academy |
FISCAL & STAFF IMPACT: The cost of the academy was included in the FY 2019-20 budget.
RECOMMENDATION:r It is recommended that the Mayor and Board award the graduates with their certificates and applaud them for the time spent earning this graduation.